Author: matthewtoffolo

THE STORY SO FAR, 33min., USA, DocumentaryDirected by Bill Brassow, Jack SchwitzA camera crew jumps into the life of Wade, a 43 year old living in Arizona that was recently diagnosed with an incurable brain cancer known as Glioblastoma. http://www.thestorysofarmovie.com/ Interview with filmmaker Jack Schwitz: 1. What motivated you to make this film? After Wade… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Jack Schwitz (THE STORY SO FAR)

DRIFTING OF A LEAF, 2min., USA, AnimationDirected by Wenpei LiIf you could have another life, do you hope to become a tree? A little leaf becomes a bird flying in the world. Is it a leaf or a bird? It does not know where its root is. Maybe the root is all this world. http://wenpeili.com/https://twitter.com/wplyeyeyehttps://www.instagram.com/wenpei.art/… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Weinpei Li (DRIFTING ON A LEAF)

THE WALLPAPER MAN, 7min., USADirected by Amit GuptaBased on the popular short story, “The Wallpaper Man”, this film is about a young girl who moves into a new home with her abusive father after the tragic death of her mother. There, living within the walls is a creature who offers Emma the ultimate deal: he… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Amit Gupta (THE WALLPAPER MAN)

I DREAM MY DREAM, 4min., Netherlands, MusicDirected by Monique van Kerkhof, Bo OudendijkI dream My dreamExploring and dreamingUnearthing freedoms, instinctivelywith consciousness and unconsciousness intertwinedCircles define as if nothing be somethingSome moves for true nearness, I give groundbut my dream after the real you, is real. http://mmondesign.com/https://www.facebook.com/mmondesignhttps://twitter.com/oudendijkbohttps://www.instagram.com/mmondesign Get to know filmmaker Monique van Kerkhof: 1. What… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Monique van Kerkhof (I DREAM MY DREAM)

A SUNRISE, 5min., ItalyDirected by Matteo MedriOn one side fantasy reigns. Beauty. The pleasure of contemplation.On the other, the everyday life, the routine, the passing of time.Two different worlds that, for a dazzling moment, touch each other creating a vision, an opportunity. “A Sunrise” is about an epic encounter, interpreted by the elegance and skill… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Matteo Medri (A SUNRISE)

A LONG WAY TO GO, 20min., USA, ThrillerDirected by Mario Alberto Zamarripa, Jose Guadalupe ZamarripaA former cop goes on a rampage to hunt down three suspects who may have committed the crime of kidnapping her sister. But, as the night progresses, things spiral out of control about who the culprit is. Get to know the… Continue reading Interview with Filmmakers Mario Alberto Zamarripa, Jose Guadalupe Zamarripa (A LONG WAY TO GO)

STILL LIGHT, 3min., USA, ExperimentalDirected by Aparna SharmaStill Light is an experimental short made of photographic stills. The film explores the relation of light to perception. It is entirely shot and edited on a mobile phone. Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? Over a few years I had… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Aparna Sharma (STILL LIGHT)

SLAW SOAKER, 5min., USADirected by Tyler CouncilThis ain’t no backyard toy! This, is a water gun that shoots coleslaw!https://www.facebook.com/Reelidiotshttps://twitter.com/theReelidiotshttps://www.instagram.com/the_reel_idiots/ Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? Myself and a buddy Slappy were just saying weird things to each other through text. I said “slop slippers” he said “slaw soaker”… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Tyler Council (SLAW SOAKER)

LILY, 10min., USA, DocumentaryDirected by Chloe Stafford, Suneina BadoniDesperate for a cure for their daughter’s illness, a California couple finds hope from an unexpected source. Get to know the filmmakers: 1. What motivated you to make this film? – I think what motivated us to make this film was the story of Lily. Suneina is… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Chloe Stafford, Suneina Badoni (LILY)

JUNKIN’, 17min., USADirected by Andy HeckMike Heck seeks redemption after suffering most of his life with alcoholism, depression, and hoarding disorder. https://www.andyheckfilms.com/junkinhttps://www.instagram.com/andyheckfilms Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? When I found out that my father had the opportunity to attend a rehab program instead of going to prison,… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Andy Heck (JUNKIN’)