Month: February 2016

Interview with Director/Production Designer David Hackl (SAW Franchise)

I’m very proud of the Saw franchise and feel grateful to have had the opportunity to work on it. It a piece of cinema history now. I also have a real fondness for Outlander as it was one of the most epic projects that I’ve done. I had to research it like crazy and learn everything about viking architecture, culture, weaponry etc. We had to build everything, weaponry and huge sets that included a viking village with 22 buildings and an 80 foot Viking ship that was fully practical. The craftsmanship from the whole crew was outstanding in every department. I’ve always loved viking stories and would love to direct a viking feature now.

Watch the 32 Winning Feature Screenplay Readings

Originally posted on WILDsound Festival:
Since May 2013, the WILDsound Festival has performed 32 feature screenplays at the festival, using over 200 of the top professional actors working today. Watch full readings and winning feature script readings. Over 600 hours to watch! Submit your Feature Screenplay to the Festival today. FULL FEEDBACK: http://www.wildsound.ca/screenplaycontest.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONcJDjmjcbs&list=PL-0CVDAfvxioVN3VeTtqOV7Jrv-RGiK6L Watch…

Cinematography Interviews and Production Notes

Read the best of Director of Photography interviews and Cinematography notes from the to people working in the industry today:  Interview with Cinematographer Chad Griepentrog (The Bachelor Reality TV Series) https://matthewtoffolo.com/2016/02/17/interview-with-cinemtographer-chad-griepentrog-the-bachelor-reality-tv-series/ Interview with Cinematographer Albert Arthur (Better Call Saul, Breaking Bad) https://matthewtoffolo.com/2016/02/16/interview-with-cinematographer-albert-arthur-better-call-saul-breaking-bad/ Notes on CINEMATOGRAPHY – SHOTS AND CAMERA ANGLES https://matthewtoffolo.com/2015/06/01/notes-on-cinematography-shots-and-camera-angles/ Photography in Film. The art of Cinematography https://matthewtoffolo.com/2015/05/14/photography-in-film-the-art-of-cinematography/… Continue reading Cinematography Interviews and Production Notes

Deadline TODAY. FREE – TWITTER VERY SHORT STORY FESTIVAL

Originally posted on WILDsound Festival:
Submit your 140 character story and have it performed. Deadline February 22nd Watch Recent Winners: https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PL-0CVDAfvxio3dUjGkHMjlqiCxCb-qcM7&v=gjKQprUgXpQ Submit for FREE to the Twitter-sized very short story festival. Get your story performed by a professional actor and made into a YouTube movie for 1000s to see. Example of a 140 character very…

February 2016 TV Pilot/Spec Screenplay Winners

Originally posted on TV Screenplay Festival. Submit Today.:
Deadline for Television Pilot/Spec Screenplay Festival: http://tvfestival.org/ Watch the 2 TV Screenplay Winners for February 2016: TV PILOT Screenplay – MINDWALKER February 2016 Reading Written by Thorsten Loos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OM6AYMoiLAg SYNOPSIS: Andrew Kinderman, a loner and scifi geek without any friends, witnesses the murder of his neurobiology professor and is…

Interview with Costume Designer Linda Muir (The Witch, Bitten)

What a terrific honour it was sit down with the talented costume designer Linda Muir, who is based in Toronto, Canada. She has worked in the industry for the last 30 years, on many successful films and TV shows, which she talks about in the interview. A must read for anyone working or wanting to work in the industry today:

Interview with the Brooklyn Short Film Festival

Originally posted on Festival Reviews:
Brooklyn Short Film Festival brings together the world’s best short films in an engaging atmosphere for the purpose of developing connections and building new relationships in the film industry. brooklynshorts.com/ Matthew: What is your Film Festival succeeding at doing for filmmakers?  Showcasing the world’s best short films.  We consider ourselves New York’s premiere…