Author: matthewtoffolo

Noche de Amor (Night of Love), 18min., USADirected by Sean-Paul CardamoneA young woman experience’s love, betrayal and metamorphosis traveling through the ever changing rapids of east Los Angeles. Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? Star crossed love and hubris. 2. From the idea to the finished product, how… Continue reading Filmmaker Sean-Paul Cardamone (NOCHE DE AMOR (NIGHT OF LOVE))

PAGAN VIRTUES, 5min., AustraliaDirected by Kaylia Jade McGarryThis is a very selfish experimental film reflecting on my lust for shiny things in every way, shape or form. This project explores the virtues of divinity, devotion and despair; natural forces worshipped religiously in the human condition. I aimed to capture the energy of a pagan fire… Continue reading Filmmaker Kaylia Jade McGarry (PAGAN VIRTUES)

WE DANCE FOR LIFE, 11min., UKDirected by Ian George SciacalugaA community comes together to express the many affectations of living with cancer and to herald the science that will one day find a cure. Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? I’ve been wanting to get involved in community… Continue reading Filmmaker Ian George Sciacaluga (WE DANCE FOR LIFE)

FROZEN HARVEST, 3min., USADirected by Mark FlemingFor centuries, the people of Maine have upheld the tradition of ice harvesting. Our team had the opportunity to join volunteers at the Thompson Ice House and witness firsthand this once-thriving industry’s remarkable but vulnerable legacy.As one of the few remaining ice harvests in the world, the ice house… Continue reading Filmmaker Mark Fleming (FROZEN HARVEST)

ASHES, 10min., CanadaDirected by Charles-Antoine ThériaultOver time, nature wilfully and circumstantially adapts to its environment, but when the cyclical clash between evolution and cataclysm occurs, nature’s fight to reclaim its place often leaves scars that endure for many seasons. “Ashes” recounts the tale of a Heron and the 62 Lakes under his watchful eye, of… Continue reading Filmmaker Charles-Antoine Thériault (ASHES)

REBIRTH, 12min., USA, Animation/DocDirected by Frank KilpatrickRebirth: Intended to foster environmental climate change awareness by children, Rebirth is A Child’s Environmentally-Friendly Fairytale — a 12-minute animated musical suite depicting the respective seasons in four movements: The mini-symphony features (recorded-live) violins, cellos, clarinet, oboe and timpani, among other instruments, as it gathers momentum to provide a… Continue reading Filmmaker Frank Kilpatrick (REBIRTH)

SAINT, 10min., USA, DanceDirected by Yi – Han Audrey ChouSaint seeks to present a process of evolution that is about spiritual change, technology, and identity of a human being. Through the transformation in 3 layers of clothings, which represent the past, present, and future in time, the identity of the dancer was exposed through the… Continue reading Filmmaker Audrey Chou (SAINT)

STEP BY STEP, 5min,. UKDirected by Andrew MargetsonA portrait of star ballerina, Lauren Cuthbertson, returning to dance after having a baby. http://margetson.com/https://www.instagram.com/andymargetson Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? I was interested in the idea that top dancers and elite athletes can come back even stronger after having a… Continue reading Filmmaker Andrew Magetson (STEP BY STEP)