Author: matthewtoffolo

MISSING STRING, 11min., Canada, DramaDirected by Hugo RemyMarie is a young woman who sees black strings coming out of people’s heads. She is the only one who sees them and she can guess people’s inner emotions by looking at their string. Everyone has a string, except her. Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Hugo Remy (MISSING STRING)

A TIGER IN THE SUBWAY, 9min,. USA, Thriller/DramaDirected by James AbramsAn agoraphobic painter reflects on an old white lie his mother told him as a child. https://www.caramelhippostudios.com/https://www.facebook.com/CaramelHippoStudioshttps://www.twitter.com/NAhttps://www.instagram.com/caramel_hippo_studios Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film?Like a lot of people, I was doing a lot of writing and sitting on my… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker James Abrams (A TIGER IN THE SUBWAY)

SLOANE and the COSMIC SCHLEP, 26min., USA, Animation/Sci-FiDirected by Derek FredericksonIntergalactic taxi driver Sloane takes a fun-loving fare to a planet supposedly having the most epic party…only to find everyone drained of life! Since it’s the big Peace Day celebration back home, she finds herself in a race against time to save her friends…and the… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Derek Frederickson (SLOANE and the COSMIC SCHLE)

ONE HAPPY VAN, 6min,. Canada,Directed by Eden WassermannA father and a son embark on an unforgettable road trip in a 1977 Westfalia camper van through southern Ontario, sharing memories and discovering family values that will live on past the van’s life. https://www.bftv-docs.com/2022-one-happy-van.htmlhttps://www.facebook.com/onehappyvandochttps://www.instagram.com/onehappyvan_doc Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film?… Continue reading Interview with Director Eden Wassermann (ONE HAPPY VAN)

ISIS, 5min., Germany, ExperimentalDirected by Annekatrin MeyersAfter Osiris´ death Isis travels the entire country in search of her beloved’s mortal remains. With her boundless love and her magic skills, she wants to overcome death and bring Osiris back to life for one night. https://meyers-buero.de/https://www.instagram.com/fee_meyers/ Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Annekatrin Meyers (ISIS)

JALEBI NIGHTS, 13min., UK, Drama/RomanceDirected by Ganesh SharmaJalebi Nights follows the journey of a young heartbroken man, named Krishan. He was about to propose to the love of his life, however her mother intervened. 6 months later, Krishan still can’t get over his ex, so his best friend Harry comes up with a plan to… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Ganesh Sharma (JALEBI NIGHTS)

SYPARIO, 24min., Italy, MusicalDirected by Fabio SelvafioritaSypario is a film based on the music score of Sypario by Sylvano Bussotti.The Sypario’s score and the mise en scene on film realized by Fabio Selvafiorita consist of 15 micro-operas. http://www.elenacasoli.come/https://www.facebook.com/ElenaCasolihttps://www.instagram.com/ElenaCasoli Get to know the filmmaking team:Fabio Selvafiorita.film director, musicianElena Càsoli,musician, performerRocco Quaglia, assistant director, dancer 1. What… Continue reading Interview with “SYPARIO” filmmaking team

M4, 24min., Russia, DramaDirected by Kirill Andreevich EgorovA young couple Sasha and Katya, living their last days, in connection with the upcoming, inevitable catastrophe, learn about Katya’s pregnancy. What will they do in this situation? Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? I have dreamed of trying myself as… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Kirill Andreevich Egorov (M4)

THE HAIRCUT, 5min., USA, Dark ComedyDirected by George DickinsonAndrew just got the best haircut of his life, but will his roommates notice? Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film?One time, my hair got cut, but you know what my hair didn’t get? Compliments! And the insecure side of me… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker George Dickinson (THE HAIRCUT)

  THE USELESS GLASSBLOWER, 15min., GermanyDirected by Holger E. MetzgerA fascinating short documentary on a traditional glassmaker deep in the southern German Black Forest, and his thoughts and feelings about what this 7000-year-old craft has taught him about life. Get to know the filmmaker and doc subject Dirk Bürklin 1. What motivated you to make… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Holger E. Metzger & Subject Dirk Bürklin (THE USELESS GLASSBLOWER)