Author: matthewtoffolo

STATIC, 5min., USA, Music VideoDirected by Jamin Mears“Static”, the first part of a trilogy, tells the story of Qira and Dr Calvin Pilgrim trying to reconnect as the EPOCH Corporation is hunting them down. Can they complete their quest before time runs out? https://facebook.com/farewellfortunehttps://twitter.com/farewellrockshttps://instagram.com/farewellfortune Get to know the producer/actor Don Huffman: 1. What motivated you… Continue reading Producer/Actor Don Huffman (STATIC)

A DEER CAUGHT IN THE HEADLIGHTS, 22min., Netherlands, ThrillerDirected by Anil Wagemans, Idzi WagemansA woman’s night turns sinister when she fears the charming stranger she went home with has very different intentions. Get to know filmmaker Anil Wagemans: 1. What motivated you to make this film?Due to the on-going pandemic at the time I didn’t… Continue reading Filmmaker Anil Wagemans (A DEER CAUGHT IN THE HEADLIGHTS)

OCEAN CITY MONSTER BUILDING, 90min., USA, Crime/MysteryDirected by Chris LaneThe year is 1984, in a small sleepy town in upstate New York. The former mayor of the city is found dead on the backseat of his car with a local 15 year old girl. In the aftermath, his wife of 30 years and his adopted… Continue reading Filmmaker Chris Lane (OCEAN CITY MONSTER BUILDING)

THE NAME, 4min., USA, DramaDirected by Phillip WhaleyParker, a person who stutters, faces the undeniable fear of having to introduce himself to people, which leads to a whirlwind of thoughts inhibiting him even more. https://www.instagram.com/phiillip_1 Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? The thought that I could help anyone… Continue reading Filmmaker Phillip Whaley (THE NAME)

EVOLUTION, 1min,. USA, AnimationDirected by Romina SchwedlerHumanity finds itself caught up in circles as life leads to progress and progress to self-destruction. http://rominaschwedler.com/https://facebook.com/rominaschwedlerhttps://instagram.com/rominafilmhttps://twitter.com/rominaschwedler Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? The idea sparked during the pandemic. As we all did during that time, I messaged my friends to ask… Continue reading Filmmaker Romina Schwedler (EVOLUTION)

THE FAUN HEALWOOD, THE EDGE, 16min., FranceDirected by Stephane ArtusDuring a walk in the forest, a young woman, Jane, meets a wounded stranger pursued by strange hunters. She asks her to help her reach a dolmen in order to bring a magical object. Jane is reluctant to accept the adventure for which she seems destined.… Continue reading Filmmaker Stephane Artus (THE FAUN HEALWOOD, THE EDGE)

METHOD OF HEALING, 7min., USADirected by Jordan Lee Douglas SimsAfter his daughter’s suicide, a mourning father goes to a new therapist. However, things are not as they appear. https://www.amanwithfriends.com/methodofhealing Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film?I’ve always loved surprising people. That’s always been one of my favorite parts of… Continue reading Filmmaker Jordan Lee Douglas Sims (METHOD OF HEALING)

MUSIKA, 5min., USADirected by Alberto HerreraA delightfully harmonic tale of the origin of music Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? As a sickly child with panic attacks, I would have many episodes of fever induced dreams. As a five year old with a vivid imagination, I would see… Continue reading Filmmaker Alberto Herrera (MUSIKA)

THE WORLD OF MAMA BUTTERFLY, 4min., ChinaDirected by Yuqian CaoA minor ethnic group, Miao, in Guizhou, China, holds butterfly as their totem and applies the symbol in their embroidery. https://www.instagram.com/yu.qi.an Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? When I returned to China in the gap year before the epidemic,… Continue reading Filmmaker Yuqian Cao (THE WORLD OF MAMA BUTTERFLY)