Author: matthewtoffolo

ANGEL NEGRO, 8min,. USA, DramaDirected by Eduardo ZamoraIn “Angel Negro,” Eduardo Zamora plays a skilled hitman who specializes in taking out troublesome husbands at the request of their wives. Based in Los Angeles, California, Angel is a highly sought-after assassin who operates in the shadows and has built a reputation for his discretion and efficiency.… Continue reading Filmmaker Eduardo Zamora (ANGEL NEGRO)

MERCY, 7min., GermanyDirected by Olaf Kollmannsperger, Filipa Cavaco“Education shall be directed to the full development of the human personality and to the strengthening of respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. It shall promote understanding, tolerance and friendship among all nations, racial or religious groups, and shall further the activities of the United Nations for… Continue reading Filmmaker Olaf Kollmannsperger (MERCY)

MI NINA/MY LITTLE GIRL, 7min., USA, ExperimentalDirected by Emanuel LoarcaLaura takes us by the hand on a moving journey through time with her mother. You experience how love overcomes suffering and builds lasting memories that give meaning to life and strengthen the soul. Interview with Director/Producer Emanuel Loarca & Writer/Producer Laura Isabel Figueroa 1. What… Continue reading Filmmakers Emanuel Loarca & Laura Isabel Figueroa (MI NIÑA (MY LITTLE GIRL)) 

THE LOST JEWS OF PAKISTAN, 12min., USADirected by Alexander NilsenImagine a scenario where a teenage boy’s compassion shines through for a religious community that was forgotten, transforming a neglected graveyard into a place of beauty and solace. That’s the heartwarming story we captured in our documentary: The Lost Jews of Pakistan. It’s a tale that… Continue reading Writers Eric Brionez & Zeineddine Zuberi (THE LOST JEWS OF PAKISTAN)

VELA, 15min., Canada, Drama/HorrorDirected by Esteban PowellYoung Xime hopes to restore her family by arranging a Día de Los Muertos altar – meanwhile a looming presence closes in. https://www.instagram.com/vela_shortfilm/ Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film?A: What motivated me to make this film was my personal experience with grief,… Continue reading Filmmaker Esteban Powell (VELA)

DELTA LOVERS, 5min., USA, RelationshipDirected by Natasha C. SmithIn “Delta Lovers,” a woman driven to the brink of revenge by a betrayal from her partner, must confront the demons of her own psyche as she navigates a complex, love-hate relationship. Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? I was… Continue reading Filmmaker Natasha C. Smith (DELTA LOVERS)

THE TOOL, 50min., SpainDirected by Alvaro MendozaThe way the different wild species use tools may help us to understand how the animal mind works… And it does not go exactly as we have come to believe! http://www.generadocwildlife.com/ Get to know the filmmaker: What motivated you to make this film?I think people have a confused idea… Continue reading Filmmaker Alvaro Mendoza (THE TOOL)

IT’S A BEAUTIFUL WORLD, 47min., CanadaDirected by Victor KushmaniukJoin Global Heroes and adventurer Jeff Fuchs on a thrilling expedition deep into the heart of Colombia’s lush and vibrant Amazon rainforest. https://www.globalheroes.com/its-a-beautiful-world/https://www.facebook.com/globalheroesmag/https://twitter.com/Global_Heroes_mhttps://www.instagram.com/global_heroes/ Get to know the documentary host Jeff Fuchs: 1. What motivated you to make this film? A great desire to peer into places and… Continue reading Documentary Host Jeff Fuchs (IT’S A BEAUTIFUL WORLD)

MANUFACTURING THE THREAT, 82min., CanadaDirected by Amy MillerFor the first time ever, a feature-length documentary is examining the issue of agent provocateurs and entrapment in Canada’s national security apparatus. Manufacturing the Threat is a thrilling and emotional film, which examines a deeply disturbing episode in Canadian history, when an impoverished couple was coerced by undercover… Continue reading Filmmaker Amy Miller (MANUFACTURING THE THREAT)