Author: matthewtoffolo

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Filmmaker Aubrey Scott (ENTER YOUR NAME)

ENTER YOUR NAME, 3min., USADirected by Aubrey ScottEnter Your Name is a surreal fantasy film that serves as an allegory to the experiences of a pre-transition trans person, with horror elements to allude to the complex emotions and inner turmoil that one can go through. https://enteryournamenull.wixsite.com/enteryournamehttps://twitter.com/enteryourfilmhttps://www.instagram.com/enteryournamefilm/ Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you… Continue reading Filmmaker Aubrey Scott (ENTER YOUR NAME)

Filmmaker Eduardo Rivera Salas (ENAMORADO)

ENAMORADO, 20min,. USADirected by Eduardo Rivera SalasAs a fateful meeting at a Liquor store leaves Damian longing for Izan, the relationship between the two blossoms out of innocence and fantasy, yet nothing ever more than that. Get to know the filmmaker: What motivated you to make this film? What motivated me the most to make… Continue reading Filmmaker Eduardo Rivera Salas (ENAMORADO)

Filmmaker Camille Ora-Nicole Elston (PASSION OF X)

PASSION OF X, 18min., USADirected by Camille Ora-Nicole ElstonPassion of X is a visual poetry anthology highlighting the joy, freedom and expanded understanding of being a trans, nonbinary, or genderqueer person of color. It is made up of five parts, each featuring an original poem created by trans, genderqueer, and/or nonbinary writers. Each part delivers… Continue reading Filmmaker Camille Ora-Nicole Elston (PASSION OF X)

Filmmaker Rebecca Demeter (HAPPINESS IS AN ILLUSION)

HAPPINESS IS AN ILLUSION, 13min., USA, DramaDirected by Rebecca DemeterA woman tries to figure out modern relationships, but realizes she might have missed the most important relationship she could ever have. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=660045165https://www.instagram.com/rebecca.demeter/ Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? – As a 30 something single woman living in a… Continue reading Filmmaker Rebecca Demeter (HAPPINESS IS AN ILLUSION)

Filmmaker Jeffrey Van Davis (ALL MY TOMORROWS)

ALL MY TOMORROWS, 52min., Germany, DramaDirected by Jeffrey Van DavisA widowed lawyer seeks solace in the company of a beautiful hispanic prostitute whom he becomes quickly endeared to, complicating their initial business arrangement. Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? I received a request from a low budget producer… Continue reading Filmmaker Jeffrey Van Davis (ALL MY TOMORROWS)

Filmmakers Sander van Iersel, Tim Visser (THE DARK SIDE OF BRIGHT NIGHTS)

THE DARK SIDE OF BRIGHT NIGHTS, 50min., GermanyDirected by Sander van Iersel, Tim VisserWhen light pollution causes the night to disappear, a fundamental clock for life on earth is thrown out of balance. Get to know filmmakers Sander van Iersel & Tim Visser: 1. What motivated you to make this film? Answer: Many nature films… Continue reading Filmmakers Sander van Iersel, Tim Visser (THE DARK SIDE OF BRIGHT NIGHTS)

Filmmaker Jaewook Lee (ANA MEDIETA IF)

ANA MENDIETA IF, 4min., USADirected by Jaewook Lee“Ana Mendieta if” (2023) is a 3D animation, riveting cinematic homage to the influential Cuban-American artist, Ana Mendieta. This film masterfully traces the trajectory of her pioneering work in performance art, especially her profound connection with nature. http://www.jaewooklee.com/jennythe-metahttps://www.instagram.com/jenny_the_meta/ Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to… Continue reading Filmmaker Jaewook Lee (ANA MEDIETA IF)

Producer Valentyna Nesterova-Ashakhmetova (RECEDING)

My daughter, Sophia, served as my main source of inspiration. She displayed incredible strength as she coped with the progression of alopecia. After she began working with Adriana Kostetska, an acting mentor, she approached me with the idea of sharing Sophia’s story, shedding light on alopecia and its consequences. I agreed wholeheartedly. The journey from… Continue reading Producer Valentyna Nesterova-Ashakhmetova (RECEDING)