Author: matthewtoffolo

VIOLAR, 26min,. USA, HorrorDirected by Sarah GorasA young pregnant wife encounters her abusive past and unleashes a sinister presence that puts those around her in danger. http://www.firedrivefilms.com/https://instagram.com/firedrivefilms/ Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? Originally, it was supposed to be a proof of concept for a feature screenplay but… Continue reading Filmmaker Sarah Goras (VIOLAR)

NIGHT RIDE FROM LA, 5min,. Germany, ExperimentalDirected by Martin Gerigk‘Night Ride from LA’ is based on a real car ride at night from downtown LA to the desert near Palm Springs a few years ago. The footage was taken from the car by continually shooting single long exposure photos to document the ride of about… Continue reading Filmmaker Martin Gerigk (NIGHT RIDE FROM LA)

PASSION, 7min., USADirected by Hyonok KimMourning on lost beloved one is depicted by dance movements inspired by Italian Renaissance Paintings and sculpture Pieta. A woman is lamenting at the edge of madness, a man is supporting and watching over for not letting her be fallen. Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to… Continue reading Filmmaker Hyonok Kim (PASSION)

VIVIDREAM, 10min., Denmark, DanceDirected by Matteo Di LoretoBetween dream and reality a girl finds herself in the audience of a theatre (Royal Danish Theatre) to find out there are other people there with her. While events between the dancers unfold, a voice guides them on a journey of surreality where the relation between the audience… Continue reading Filmmaker Matteo Di Loreto (VIVIDREAM)

DIRT DON’T HURT, 4min., USADirected by Orlando TorresAfter seeing the red flags more clearer, BEEBO builds up the courage to finally leave her boyfriend, regaining control to her life & valuing her self worth within her own beautiful skin. https://www.instagram.com/otcinema Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? Beebo and… Continue reading Filmmaker Orlando Torres (DIRT DON’T HURT)

CONSTELLATIONS, 4min,. USADirected by Blanca PalomoMusic video for “Constellations”- a single written, co-produced, and performed by Sól. https://instagram.com/solmusiic?igshid=Mzc1MmZhNjY= Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film?Sól is my daughter and has been my muse her entire life. In my mind’s eye, I automatically see films when I hear Sól’s music.… Continue reading Filmmaker Blanca Palomo (CONSTELLATIONS)

NUBBINWOOD, 10min,. USADirected by Tim GranbergAn unfortunate actor follows his dream of being in the movies. Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? I wrote a screenplay for a feature-length animated movie a long time ago, and decided that I was going to go through all the steps in… Continue reading Filmmaker Tim Granberg (NUBBINWOOD)

DEPARTURE, 5min., JapanDirected by Takayuki YoshikawaIn a world where God has departed, leaving only religion behind, a lonely robot is left behind in a closed, deserted church.She longs to leave and explore the world outside, but her abilities are limited due to her immaturity, narrow field of vision, and difficulty in moving her body. Get… Continue reading Filmmaker Takayuki Yoshikawa (DEPARTURE)

THE MONSTER, 15min., CanadaDirected by Gabriel DesprésAlice keeps drawing a monster that seems to terrify her. Everyone in the family has a different opinion about this monster. Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? I saw a similar movie in 2016 from a group of students and it shook… Continue reading Filmmaker Gabriel Després (THE MONSTER)