Matthew Toffolo's Summary

PSYCHE OBSCURA, 8min., USA, Experimental DanceDirected by Craig OtyA young woman, captive in a delusional state of mind, is drawn into the depths of a psychotic abyss. Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? — The artistic impulse to express an inner vision of life. 2. From the idea… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Craig Oty (PSYCHE OBSCURA)

THE GIRAFFE, 9min., Barcelona, Action/AdventureDirected by Alex Balcells QuerolThe first real action of the Mirage F1 was impressive. At the very beginning of its operational life, the Iraqi Mirage F1 entered the “hall of fame” by killing some Iranian F14 Tomcats, by using the new Super Matra 530F missiles and the “Giraffe” maneuver. Get to… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Alex Balcells Querol (THE GIRAFFE)

COMPLEX, 13min., USA, DocumentaryDirected by David TaylorCOMPLEX depicts the vast system of privately operated prisons which incarcerate migrants and refugees under contract with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the United States. In 2019 the average daily population in ICE custody reached 50000 with upwards of 70% incarcerated in for-profit facilities. Narrated entirely by refugees… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker David Taylor (COMPLEX)

REQUIEM. GENERATION. BREAKER., 7min., USA, Animation/MusicalDirected by Derwin HaydenAfter a father witnesses a murder, Myck, and his family become targeted by an inter-dimensional demon. Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? I was motivated by a book called “Man’s Unconquerable Mind” by Gilbert Highet. I wanted to write a… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Derwin Hayden (REQUIEM. GENERATION. BREAKER.)

COMMITTING TO BURGLARY, 25min., USA, ComedyDirected by JJ DuffyTwo friends attept to rob a house for the first time and it doesn’t go as planned. https://actorjj.com/https://www.instagram.com/actorjjduffy/https://www.facebook.com/JJDuffy.100https://www.twitter.com/ActorJJDuffy Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film?The very deep and insightful answer is that I thought it was really funny. I love toying… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker JJ Duffy (COMMITTING TO BURGLARY)

DAY FLIPPERS, 16min., USA, Dark ComedyDirected by Isaac CushmanThe production of a home renovation TV series is disrupted by the presence of a malevolent spirit. Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? Honestly, it was my buddy Alex Royston, who was the Production Designer on the film. I first… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Isaac Cushman (DAY FLIPPERS)

THE ALAN SONG, 4min., Singapore, Music VideoDirected by Susan Mey Lee Lim, Matthieu Eymard, Christina Teenz TanShot in the snow capped mountains of Courchevel 1850, the ALAN Song Music Video features the ALAN Team members, all together, in this fun-filled, uplifting theme song of a new album Alan’s Fantasy. It is about a fictional companionship… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Susan Lim (THE ALAN SONG)

TAEKKYON REIGN, 1min., South Korea, Music/DanceDirected by Jaye WynnTaekkyeon Reign is a non-verbal music video showcasing the different forms of the South Korean Traditional martial art of Taekkyon fused with a dub-step music. Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? Taekkyon is a martial art that’s older than Taekwondo… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Jaye Wynn (TAEKKYON REIGN)

HOT OR ICED?, 3min., USA, ActionDirected by Anthony ChircoA man’s decision-making process is illustrated through a surreal fight between two opposing sides of his brain in a coffee shop. Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film?My daily indecisions as an overthinker . Sometimes it feels like an internal battle.… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Anthony Chirco (HOT OR ICED?)

PERSISTENCE, 12min., Canada, DramaDirected by Krista BarzsoPersistence is a story about what happens when romantic intentions cross over into stalking. The ?lm explores what happens when trusts are broken but laws aren?t, and just how much damage can be done to someone’s life in that space between. https://www.persistenceshortfilm.com/https://www.facebook.com/PersistenceShorthttps://instagram.com/persistenceshortfilm Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Krista Barzso (PERSISTENCE)