Month: June 2017

HIGHLIGHTS, WINNERS & VIDEOS: June 2017 COMEDY FEEDBACK Film Festival

Originally posted on Comedy FESTIVAL:
AUDIENCE FESTIVAL AWARDS Best Film: SAY WHAT!: A GERIATRIC PROPOSAL Best Performances: NOVAK Best Cinematography: NOVAK Funniest Film: NOVAK Best Music: The music from SAY WHAT!: A GERIATRIC PROPOSAL Take a look at the Audience Feedback Videos from the COMEDY Film Festival. Some of the best short films in the…

Interview with director David Holechek (CRADLE)

Short Film played at the June 2017 Sci-Fi FEEDBACK Film Festival in Los Angeles. WINNER of BEST FILM at the festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? David Holechek: Short films are an amazing way to push yourself creatively and to venture into new territory as a filmmaker and ‘Cradle’ provided a… Continue reading Interview with director David Holechek (CRADLE)

Interview with Director Tom Skowronski (NOVAK)

Short Film played at the June 2017 Comedy FEEDBACK Film Festival in Los Angeles Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Tom Skowronski: This script was written by Matt Wexler and was a great example of how nothing is more painful than watching really bad stand-up. That combined with the idea of capturing… Continue reading Interview with Director Tom Skowronski (NOVAK)

Interview with Director Aaron Weinstein (SAY WHAT!: A GERIATRIC PROPOSAL)

Short Film played at the June 2017 Comedy FEEDBACK Film Festival in Los Angeles Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Aaron Weinstein: Money. It’s been said time and time again: The easiest way to earn a fortune is by making an animated short about a jazz violinist. From the idea to the… Continue reading Interview with Director Aaron Weinstein (SAY WHAT!: A GERIATRIC PROPOSAL)

Watch Highlights & Videos from the May 2017 EUROPEAN FILM FESTIVAL

Originally posted on WILDsound Festival:
AUDIENCE FESTIVAL AWARDS Best Film: CARGO Best Performances: STATE OF EMERGENCY Best Cinematography: SEEDS Best Music: The music from EAT ME! WATCH Videos from each short that played at the festival: STATE OF EMERGENCY MOTHERF***ER!, 5min, Belgium, Political/Satire WATCH Audience FEEDBACK EAT ME!, 20min, Bulgaria, Drama/Musical WATCH Audience FEEDBACK FAREWELL,…

Interview with director Marina Meijer (CARGO)

Marina Meijer’s short film “CARGO” was the winner of “BEST FILM” at the May 2017 European Film Festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Marina Meijer: I needed to make a film about the importance of women and love, in an environment where she is absent. So I went looking for places… Continue reading Interview with director Marina Meijer (CARGO)

Interview with director Urs Kälin (FAREWELL)

Urs Kälin’s comedy “FAREWELL” played to rave reviews at the May 2017 European Film Festival.  Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Urs Kälin: I created the script to this film in a workshop. In my head were ideas about a road movie with dark humor. After I finished the script it wasn’t… Continue reading Interview with director Urs Kälin (FAREWELL)

Interview with director Sébastien Petretti (STATE OF EMERGENCY MOTHERF***ER!)

Sébastien Petretti’s short film “STATE OF EMERGENCY MOTHERF***ER!” was awarded “Best Overall Performances” at the May 2017 EUROPEAN Film Festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Sebastien Petretti: From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for you to make this short? « State of emergency motherfucker! »… Continue reading Interview with director Sébastien Petretti (STATE OF EMERGENCY MOTHERF***ER!)