Just wrapped post on a short film and off it goes to festivals. Send me more work, universe!
Andy Rattinger
@rattinger.bsky.social
Geek filmmaker who loves dogs, roller coasters, and Halloween.
Send me some good vibes. Just applied to a dream position.
Had the great pleasure of having the amazing singer-songwriter Laura Veirs onto Secretly Sporty to discuss her new album Temple Songs and her love of weightlifting classes, among other things. Thanks to @rattinger.bsky.social, as always, for co-editing with me. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...
Laura Veirs: Lifting Pulse, Tempo Rides, and Temple Songs
Podcast Episode · Secretly Sporty · August 17 · 27m
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Horror authors, critics, filmmakers, and artists of BlueSky: do you have workout routines that inform or influence your work in some way? Would you be open to be interviewed for a podcast about creativity and fitness? Drop a line!
Was just informed that MIDNIGHT CITY, a short film I edited, written by the amazing @yurilowenthal.bsky.social, starring Yuri and @taraplatt.bsky.social, and directed by super talented @bill-watterson.bsky.social, won Best Short Film at GenCon 2026!
Four years ago today I published a spec trailer for M.A.S.K. Unlike a lot of fans of the franchise who use AI to make fan trailers, I searched for clips the old school way for months, relied on simple After Effects work, and painstakingly assembled everything over weeks. No prompts. Trailer below.
I’m at Glacier National Park in Montana. Drove past a group of white supremacists waving confederate flags and doing the salute. You know which salute.
I knew it I knew it I knew it. The M.A.S.K. comic is doing something very similar to what I did when I worked on my screenplay. What this tells me is great minds think alike. I love it.
Client found out my age and stopped short and stared in awe. “I would’ve guessed you were at least ten years younger. AT LEAST.” I’ve been riding this high all evening.
You know it’s love when your girlfriend stops at a random vintage toy store to ask if they have any M.A.S.K. items. They only had a toddler shirt from the 80s, but really, it’s that she thought about me that counts.
New M.A.S.K. issue! They didn’t have the cover I wanted but happy to get Vanessa since she’s one of my favorite characters.
Went to see Hitchcock’s FRENZY at the Academy Museum, with a masterclass by Guillermo Del Toro. What a treat.
I can’t wait for this movie! Wait… it’s a trailer for a #comicbook Kickstarter!?! WTF! #America
I can’t even begin to tell you how happy this makes me. For years I’ve wanted to see M.A.S.K. back in the spotlight. We had a brief ten-issue comic run in 2017, but I want more. Now to get myself the gig writing the film (my idea is not too far off from this comic so far, even the T-Bob tease!).
Congratulations to Smaug! He plays a vital role in our world with his innovation and work ethic. Now if you’ll excuse me, it seems Esgaroth is somehow on fire.
Last year I took these photos and posted them to all the Facebook M.A.S.K. groups I’m a member of. Several other fans were pissed and insulting, but the moderators kept the images up because they support the message—and I support the LGBTQ+ community. Happy Pride!🏳️🌈
FIFTEEN (QUINCE) at LALIFF this Thursday at 9:30pm at TCH Chinese Theatres.
Los Angeles friends: get your tickets for FIFTEEN (QUINCE), the horror comedy I cowrote showing at the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival! tinyurl.com/FIFTEENLALIFF
The film I wrote, FIFTEEN (QUINCE) will be showing at the Los Angeles International Film Festival next month! laliff2026.eventive.org/schedule/69d...
Some of you never watched THE NEW SCHMOO and it shows.
Revisiting an old classic. It’s been almost 35 years. I’m laughing quite a bit.
Pro tip: Do not put your steaming hot coffee next to the bowl of pistachios you are absent-mindedly snacking on. You WILL put your fingers in.
My gf is sick so yesterday I drove over to sneakily drop flowers and soup at her door. I could hear her on a work call but she spotted me through the window and thought “I know that hat!” She poked her head through the door as I reached my car. Her smile and joy at seeing me will feed me for days.