JP LeRoux

I’m trying to be a prop comic on a mime budget. Screenwriter. Creative Director. AFF winner. Looking for representation. (He/Him)

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How is this real life?!?!? My bloody romcom script, The Psycho Killer’s Guide to Love is now a winner @austinfilmfest. Someone pinch me, or develop it. Please. I’m unemployed, give me some money! #AFF29 #austinfilmfestival

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My 3-year-old’s been saying “Salty New Year” tonight and honestly that’s how I’m approaching 2025. Salty New Year to you all!

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Probably gonna keep this account, but taking a serious step back from Twitter. Might try Bsky more I’m at @wordsbyjp there too. Or not, while I love connecting to all you fine folks, the internet has just been a lot to say the least, so we’ll see what my brain has space for.

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@ThatChristinaG 👏🤘🙌

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@kevinkoljack Someone was just whistling in the hallway at 2:13 this morning, so I’d go with horror.

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Got in at 2 AM, quick nap at La Quinta, now fueled up, and ready for #AFF31!

[JP LeRoux @WordsByJP]

-It’s a marathon! There’s lots to do so if you go hard the first night, you’ll miss out the next day. Consider switching to water at some point in the evening.
-Have fun! Can’t wait to see people!

What other tips do people have for #AFF?

4/4

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Advice/packing list for #AFF31:
-Biz cards. It’s the easiest way to swap info and you can pretend you’re collecting Pokémon.
-Comfy shoes. There’s a ton of walking.
-Snacks. There’s little time between things. Get food in your belly—especially before the parties start.

1/4

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-Spend any additional moment you have at the Driskill. Even though the festival is centered at the Omni, most still gravitate towards the historic bar.
-Bring some hydration packets, it’s hot, there’s alcohol, stay hydrated!

3/4

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Who do I know who's going to Austin this year? I wanna catch up with as many of you as possible!
#AFF #screenwriting #AFF31

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The parenting sleep deprivation has made it a challenge to determine what's real vs. a dream. Are you all seeing this, too?

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Woke up to my 3-year-old singing in his room:
Don’t say fucking
I’ll say fucking
Don’t say fucking
I’ll say fucking
Fucking!

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Welp, it looks like this *cough* unrepresented screenwriter *cough* with a previous win *cough-cough* is returning to @austinfilmfest with a grounded sci-fi short film script now in the semifinals. #AFF #screenwriting #AFF31

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Happy to announce that a short film script I wrote with 🎞️@oldmattymatt made it to the 2nd round at AFF. This was a really fun one that I’m hoping sees the light of day. I’m also really proud because this is the 4th year in a row where I’ve placed (with one win) at the festival!

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@cstegman Whoop! Whoop!

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Forget old-timey general, I just realized I’m cousin Greg! The words “as it were” slipped out of my mouth today unironically without me giving it second thought until MUCH later.

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I’ve noticed the more sleep deprived I am the more I sound Iike an old-timey general. So far today I’ve used the words: muster, privy, and thus far.

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@stevemoth @austinfilmfest Woo! Woo! Woo!

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Well I had a dream that I wrote a script that was an I start hit…only I woke up and can’t remember what the script was about. Something about a washed up rocker and vampires or maybe zombies. Dang it!

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@kateohfive *glassy sunken eyes

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Just listening to my inner robitussin and making life decisions with a head full of COVID. No biggie.