SHELTERED was awarded “BEST MUSIC” at the April 2017 Horror/Thriller FEEDBACK Film Festival Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Jake Gutwillig: A lot of different things motivated me to make this film, for example thematically telling a story about how challenging parents and authority truths is important. Though the biggest factor is… Continue reading Interview with director Jake Gutwillig (SHELTERED)
Month: May 2017
Interview with director Cibele Santa Cruz (THE MAN FROM THE SWIM LANE ASIDE)
THE MAN FROM THE SWIM LAND ASIDE was the winner of “Best Performances” and “Best Cinematography” at the April 2017 Female Film Festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Cibele Santa Cruz: I received an email from a great friend with just a text, that ended up being used in the last… Continue reading Interview with director Cibele Santa Cruz (THE MAN FROM THE SWIM LANE ASIDE)
Read the best of NEW Interviews with Directors
NEWS Interviews: Interview with Adrian Buitenhui (I Am Heath Ledger) – A chat with the director of the successful documentary on the legendary actor. Interview with Paul Verhoeven (promoting Golden Globe winning film “ELLE”) – A chat with the legendary director who gave a very candid interview on his process and favorite films. Interview… Continue reading Read the best of NEW Interviews with Directors
Interview with director Paul Verhoeven (promoting Golden Globe winning film “ELLE”)
As of this writing, “ELLE” was the winner of 2 Golden Globe Awards (Best Actress, Best Foreign Film), and the lead actress Isabelle Huppert was just nominated for an Oscar for Best Actress. A must see film from a legendary director. Paul Verhoeven is a director from my childhood. My friends and I used to… Continue reading Interview with director Paul Verhoeven (promoting Golden Globe winning film “ELLE”)
Interview with director Adrian Buitenhuis (I AM HEATH LEDGER)
“I am Heath Ledger” is a terrific documentary about the life of the talented actor and artist who left us way too early. It’s told through interviews of his good friends, interspersed with Heath’s own home videos. It was an honor to chat with the co-director of the film on the phone. The film is… Continue reading Interview with director Adrian Buitenhuis (I AM HEATH LEDGER)
Interview with documentary director Christian J. Harris (THE LONG GOODBYE)
“THE LONG GOODBYE: AN ALZHEIMER’S STORY” played to rave reviews at the Los Angeles FEEDBACK Film Festival in April 2017. Part of the best of documentary shorts program. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Christian J. Harris: I’ve always been drawn to journalistic pieces. I love human interest stories and this one… Continue reading Interview with documentary director Christian J. Harris (THE LONG GOODBYE)
Interview with director Ashton Avila (HAVE A LITTLE FAITH)
Ashton Avila’s short film played at the April 2017 Los Angeles FEEDBACK Film Festival. Part of the best of Female Director’s showcased. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Ashton Avila: I wanted to tell a story about a girl that I understood but most people don’t. Faith was that girl. From the… Continue reading Interview with director Ashton Avila (HAVE A LITTLE FAITH)
Interview with director Paige K. Boudreau (NOSTOMANIA)
NOSTOMANIA is an experimental film from Canada that played to rave reviews at the April 2017 FEMALE FEEDBACK Film Festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Paige K. Boudreau: I’ve long had an interest in urban exploration, particularly from my roadtrips across rural Saskatchewan. The biggest find I ever had was the… Continue reading Interview with director Paige K. Boudreau (NOSTOMANIA)
Interview with director Pauline Mabille (RIGHT HERE OF OVER THERE)
The French film “RIGHT HERE OF OVER THERE” was awarded BEST FILM at the April 2017 FEMALE FEEDBACK Film Festival. It was an honor chatting with the extremely talented director Pauline Mabille. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Pauline Mabille: Since I was a little girl I wanted to be an actress… Continue reading Interview with director Pauline Mabille (RIGHT HERE OF OVER THERE)
Interview with director Ruth Pickett (LE BELLE FOLIE)
LE BELLE FOLIE was awarded BEST MUSIC at the April 2017 FEMALE FEEDBACK Film Festival. It was an honor to interview the director of the unique and imaginative comedy. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Ruth Pickett: I’ve been writing for a long time, working on various different projects, almost all comedic… Continue reading Interview with director Ruth Pickett (LE BELLE FOLIE)
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