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Actor. Singer. Aerobic Goddess. Terminated by Arnold...and it still hurts. ❌⭕️❌⭕️♥️‼️

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Bess and Martha! We go waaayyyy back! We’re so fortunate ❤️

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🕶📑⚔️ Terminator I & II Expanded Coming Soon, Be Apart Of Cinema History If You Wish To !!. 🎞

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🕶⚔️ Terminator I & II Expanded Coming Soon, Be Apart Of Cinema History If You Wish To !!.

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Marlon Brando, Jimmy Dean, on the cover of a magazine

Congratulations to Team @summertwunks for being nominated across multiple categories including Best Film and taking home two awards for acting. I’m always so grateful for every opportunity to get in front of the camera and bring a character to life and to have that work be recognized (out of 140 other films) is humbling.

48 Hour Film Project is a unique acting challenge because @bessmotta and I got the script the morning of filming and then just had to trust each other as scene partners to make the scene come to life. Luckily we were in good hands with director @andrewhuebscher behind the camera, Jason Oclaray’s great script, and @chaosbewell as producer.

Thank you, @48hourfilmla 🙏🏼
What a ride!

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✨ THE SPOTLIGHT CONTINUES… ✨

We are thrilled to introduce the 2026 Best Actress nominees of the Los Angeles 48 Hour Film Project! 🏆🎬

⭐ Bess Motta Exit Interview — Summer Twunks

⭐ Grace Lacey Losing You — Placebo Effect Pictures

⭐ Julia Valentine Larson Bathwater — Baby Bird Worldwide

⭐ Koni McCurdy It’s a Wonderful Divorce — Mandi Eats A Muffin

⭐ Lexie Di Chellis The Space Between — Team Friendship

⭐ Molly Flanagan The Party — Damn Good Team

⭐ Nyoka Boswell Divorce Planner — Finished in 47

⭐ Tiffany Shepis Capture — MDT Films

These remarkable performers brought unforgettable characters to life—all within the pressure, creativity and exhilaration of making a film in just 48 hours.

Join us as we celebrate 25 years of fearless filmmaking and reveal the winners at the Best of Los Angeles Screening & Awards Ceremony on Sunday, September 13 at Regal North Hollywood. Tickets are going quickly, so don’t wait! 🎟️ Link in bio.

Congratulations to all eight nominees! 👏✨

Best Actor nominees will be announced next—stay tuned!

#48HourFilmProject #LA48HFP #BestActress #ActingNominees #LosAngelesFilmFestival

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#jobifit #cqp #lesmillsfrance

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🎬🔥 ROUND 2 IS HERE! 🔥🎬

For Your Consideration: 2026 LA 48HFP Trailer Contest!

“Exit Interview” by Summer Twunks made it through Round 1 and is officially one of our Top 10 Trailers! 🎥🏆

🎞️ SEE THE FILM ON THE BIG SCREEN! 📅 Sunday, AUGUST 22 • 6:30PM 📍 Regal North Hollywood
Block I

Now it’s YOUR turn to help decide who moves on!

❤️ VOTE WITH A LOVE! Every ❤️ = one vote.

The Top 5 trailers with the most ❤️ votes will advance to the FINAL ROUND, where our judges will select the 2026 LA 48HFP Best Trailer! 🏆

Watch. Vote. Share. And show your favorite trailer some LOVE! ❤️

🎟️ And don’t forget — LA 48HFP Premiere Screenings start August 15 at Regal North Hollywood! Ticket link in bio!

#LA48HFP #48HourFilmProject #TrailerContest #LA48HFP2026 #losangelesfilmmakers

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Bess Motta @bessmotta and the iconic 20 Minute Workout! The 80s at its finest!

#80s #fitness #workout #retro #aerobics

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Peak 80s right here. When aerobics hit mainstream television and people could workout at home. The 20 Minute Workout. Nicole Nardini leads the way along with Bess Motta @bessmotta and Arlaine Wright.

#80s #retro #fitness #aerobics #leotard

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Only in America!

But what the…..

@bessmotta you know for the scene that you was in for The Terminator how fresh was the actual food you carried and did you eaten it after filming?

#terminator #theterminator #theterminator1984 #likesforlikes #jamescameron

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Happy Homo Month Everyone!!!!

>> Kelly releases a remix EP alongside a video homage to the 20 Minute Workout featuring MANifesto members Twaine and Dionisio with legend Kitty Neptune bringing it all together 💜💙💚💛🧡❤️

TANLINES (mixes for gay dancing) features 4 remixed songs from Kelly’s album I AM YOUR DISTRACTION in time for Pride dance floors and rooftop party moments.

The Motta Mix of MIDTOWN IS WARMER features production, keys, sax and vox by Kelly with harmonies from Janet Whiteway, Christie Ulicny, Emily Vick Agnew , Twaine Ward and Dionisio Silva. Mix by Spencer Sunshine.

Add to your summer playlist, your workout playlist or your big club speakers.

Bess Motta Forever 💗.
Made in Canada.
Make it Gay <<

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#pride #gaypride #pridemonth #20minuteworkout #bessmotta

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It’s 1984, and you changed the channel just in time for The 20 Minute Workout! Some good advice from our friend Bess Motta @bessmotta.

#80s #retro #workoutmotivation #fitness #fitnessinspo

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