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Written by Elena Rossini ⁂ on 2025-01-22 at 10:36

My profile's bio may need to be tweaked soon. I'm thinking of coming out of filmmaking retirement to make promotional videos for the #Fediverse.

I just rewatched a video I made years ago to criticize Big Tech and oh my goodness it's so tame when you consider the horrors we are facing today: https://vimeo.com/292544650

Images from Monday's spectacle (feat. Big Tech oligarchs) would be PERFECT as promotional material for the Fediverse.

Oh my, I'm so tempted to make a video. Talk me out of it 🙃

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Written by Elena Rossini ⁂ on 2025-01-22 at 10:51

Thank you for your encouraging responses 😊

For context: I spent a decade making films for progressive causes (and freelance corporate gigs on the side, for clients that aligned with my values).

I stopped in 2022 because of: lack of time / schedule incompatible with caring for an infant.

When I was making films professionally I could work for 10+ hours, uninterrupted. Not anymore.

At most I have 4-5 hours now. And it's so hard to get in a state of flow and get everything done (cont')

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Written by Elena Rossini ⁂ on 2025-01-22 at 10:55

Still, I keep having a recurrent thought that if I don't make videos now, to help promote the Fediverse, I would regret it in the future.

Yes my daily schedule makes it a challenge to do videos. But this is a good challenge, for a GREAT cause.

I'm so frustrated and angry and disgusted by Big Tech barons and their horrid behavior... I need to channel this rage somewhere... into a creative project 🎥

Please be patient with me (making videos is SOOO time consuming). But do know I'm on your side.

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Written by Elena Rossini ⁂ on 2025-01-22 at 11:22

Thank you again for your sweet, encouraging messages. I’m typing this as I go pick up my child from daycare.

So yes I will definitely make a video soon. It will take time. Weeks possibly. But on the upside: as soon as I finish the English version, I could get to work on French and Italian ones for maximum impact. One of the perks of being a polyglot ✌️

I’ll be mostly offline for the rest of the day, thanks again ❤️

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Written by Elena Rossini ⁂ on 2025-01-23 at 14:15

So it is decided. Yes, I will make promotional videos for the #Fediverse: explaining what it is, how to use various software... and setting it up in contrast to the current horrors of Meta and X.

Anger and frustration have been building up in me since November. This week has been a hell of a ride. I gotta channel all these negative feelings somewhere and turn them into something positive instead. Promoting the Fediverse and resuming making films seem like the perfect match...

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Toot

Written by Elena Rossini ⁂ on 2025-01-23 at 14:19

I can feel tremendous momentum building for the Fediverse. There has never been a better time to convince people to abandon the closed silos of Big Tech, in favor of something open and ethical.

I spent six months writing articles about the Fediverse (https://blog.elenarossini.com/tag/the-future-is-federated/) and I'm super grateful for the positive responses here. That said, I realize that in our post-literate society, videos may be more effective and persuasive.

So: game on! (just be patient please) 😅

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Descendants

Written by Elena Rossini ⁂ on 2025-01-23 at 14:30

The coming days will be interesting.

I will be spending half the day reading Peppa Pig books to my child, drawing and building DUPLO and LEGO sets with her...

and half the day writing a script that aims to inflict the maximum damage imaginable to the perception of Meta and X. While of course promoting the Fediverse in contrast to the dystopia of Big Tech.

I reckon I need 20 hours to make a first video. Please be patient but know I'm extremely motivated, time constraints and all 🤗

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Written by Elena Rossini ⁂ on 2025-01-24 at 08:36

🎥 officially entering pre-production for my video series about the #Fediverse 🎬

THANK YOU for encouraging me to do this. It feels really energizing ❤️

I’m often thinking about this brilliant quote by filmmaker Ava DuVernay: “If your dream is only about you, it’s too small.”

My dream / lofty goal: for everyone to know about the #Fediverse and why / how to join it.

Striving to create an easy to follow, persuasive video explainer.

P.S.: I changed my bio 👀 (I’m no longer a “filmmaker on hiatus”)

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Written by Elena Rossini ⁂ on 2025-01-24 at 12:20

Taking a 5 min break from script writing for an important note.

There is already a FANTASTIC video series about the Fediverse with high production values: The Fediverse Files by the amazing @docpop: https://youtu.be/QzYozbNneVc

You should watch it and share it widely.

I feel like creating something new to address this brave new world and the dangers posed by tech oligarchs and centralized platforms. So this is what will set my video apart. Infinite respect to @docpop!

Now back to ✏️

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Written by Elena Rossini ⁂ on 2025-01-24 at 14:02

🎬 Fedi video update 🎥

First draft of the script = done ✅

I also bought a Notion video template, which will save me TONS of time managing every aspect of shooting and post-production.

I signed up for an Envato Elements monthly plan, to get access to high-quality stock videos, music and sound effects (I found it essential when I was making films).

I plan to fine-tune the script this weekend, make a shot list and start filming + gathering B-roll on Monday.

Happy weekend everyone! ✨

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Written by nimi@norrebro.space on 2025-01-23 at 16:37

@_elena it might be worth highlighting that the pixelfed kickstarter reached its funding goal in only 13 hours: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pixelfed/pixelfed-foundation-2024-real-ethical-social-networks/posts/4297866

The internet community is fed up with the Big Tech platforms.

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Written by Michel Lind :fedora: :debian: on 2025-01-23 at 16:45

@_elena aww, our kid has the same tastes too

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Written by Dale Hagglund on 2025-01-23 at 17:43

@_elena looking forward to seeing what you have to say on X and Meta, I'm sure it will be great.

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Written by Elena Rossini ⁂ on 2025-01-23 at 17:51

@DaleHagglund thank you Dale ❤️

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Written by wakest ⁂ on 2025-01-23 at 19:01

@_elena really excited to see how this initiative evolves. I have been so impressed with your dedication to understanding the fediverse these past 6 months and I can't wait to see what the next 6 bring!

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Written by Elena Rossini ⁂ on 2025-01-23 at 20:00

@liaizon awww thank you for the kind words ❤️ as you know I love the Fediverse and I wanna do all I can to help promote it 🤗

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Written by Daniel Supernault on 2025-01-24 at 08:39

@_elena Super pumped for this!

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Written by Elena Rossini ⁂ on 2025-01-24 at 08:42

@dansup awww thank you Daniel ❤️ it means a lot coming from you 🥰

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Written by millennial falcon on 2025-01-24 at 08:39

@_elena dope as hell! do you have a good toot consultant, because I know somebody on here who will freelance

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Written by Elena Rossini ⁂ on 2025-01-24 at 08:43

@falcennial what’s a toot consultant? 👀😅

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Written by millennial falcon on 2025-01-24 at 08:49

@_elena just being silly! have a brilliant time making this thang 💪💪

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Written by Elena Rossini ⁂ on 2025-01-24 at 08:51

@falcennial haha thank you! I’m feeling so much pressure LOL 😅

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Written by millennial falcon on 2025-01-24 at 08:55

@_elena well then it's good you have everything you need. the skills, the values, the motivation, the creativity, and the unconditional support of the community. we're really with you on this no matter what.

it's a very cool announcement and I think a lot of people will be interested in where you take it.

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Written by Elena Rossini ⁂ on 2025-01-24 at 09:05

@falcennial awww thank you! Day = made 🥹🥰

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Written by Elena Rossini ⁂ on 2025-01-24 at 09:06

@falcennial I’m printing out this message and putting it on my desk for motivation during post-prod struggles 😅❤️

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Written by George Saich on 2025-01-24 at 08:55

@_elena @falcennial

It is going to be great!

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Written by bitzero on 2025-01-24 at 09:06

@_elena

Oh wow. Yessss!

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Written by Code of Amor 💘 on 2025-01-24 at 09:09

@_elena YASSSSS! Pour out that passion project!! I am also a (music) video passion project tragic.

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Written by Chuck Miller on 2025-01-24 at 11:52

@_elena I'm looking forward to seeing this series. I'm already sharing @molly0xfff blog series on my blogroll, so when you start making these videos, I can share them on my blog as well.

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Written by Elena Rossini ⁂ on 2025-01-24 at 12:22

@chuckthewriter thank you Chuck! Hoping to make something good that people will like / find useful @molly0xfff

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Written by nate mcmullin on 2025-01-24 at 12:51

@_elena @docpop great video! I've been using it when I can't explain being #fediredi :)

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Written by lps on 2025-01-24 at 16:02

@_elena @docpop wow, this video should be on the front page of every fediverse platform:) Or part of a welcome video every time some on signs up, I'm only half kidding.

This is how many complicated software applications work, with start up links to video tuts to get started.

Maybe someone would consider making a series of short tutorials, 1 min or so 🤷‍♂️

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Written by Fediverse Frank :superman2025: on 2025-01-24 at 12:40

@_elena That's so exciting. Looking forward to seeing this!

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Written by Ellie Kennard on 2025-01-24 at 14:08

@_elena

This all sounds amazing! Enjoy your weekend with your little one.

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Written by Elena Rossini ⁂ on 2025-01-24 at 14:22

@elliek thank you Ellie ❤️

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Written by Franz Graf on 2025-01-24 at 14:13

@_elena

I'm really curious!

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Written by Pen on 2025-01-24 at 15:55

@_elena That was fast! Can't wait to see it.

In the meantime, here's my standard shoutout to the #CreativeCommons search portal for material (e.g. stock images, audio, music, etc.) that uses Creative Commons licenses:

https://search.creativecommons.org/

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Written by Damtux (Mastodon) on 2025-01-24 at 15:58

@_elena Hello Elena, I think it's amazing what are you doing! Thank you so much for your time and effort! 🙏

(About Notion) I'm just wondering if something similar can be achieved with an Anytype or Appflowy template (two open source alternatives to Notion). It would be good to have a free alternative too.

Enjoy your weekend, too! ✨

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Written by grosser_mensch :verified: on 2025-01-24 at 14:34

@_elena I‘m really looking forward to this! You sharing how you approach the fediverse has really created an itch to try a few of these things myself 😊

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Written by Elena Rossini ⁂ on 2025-01-24 at 14:42

@grosser_mensch thank you ☺️

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Written by Jorge Bejarano on 2025-01-24 at 14:50

@_elena your efforts are admirable! Keep going!

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Written by Elena Rossini ⁂ on 2025-01-24 at 15:33

@guayabito thank you Jorge ☺️

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Written by Seth is a Perpetual Startup ⁂ on 2025-01-25 at 14:22

@_elena so excited

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Written by mkj on 2025-01-24 at 18:13

@_elena Looking forward to seeing the results!

Oh, and please do be sure to make it clear just how many different things fall under the Meta umbrella. I've lost count of how many times I've said things like I'm not on Facebook and people respond with "but this is Messenger, not Facebook".

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