Author: matthewtoffolo

SUMMER FLAMINGO WINTER FLAMINGO, 3min., ExperimentalDirected by David AndersonA man figuratively lives a double life as a Summer flamingo and a Winter flamingo. This is only part of his struggle of living with mental illness. As a Summer flamingo, he’s vibrant, social, and expressive. As a Winter flamingo, he’s sad, alone, and emotionally exhausted. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm14114016/?ref_=rvi_nmhttps://www.instagram.com/david_anderson_lgbtfilm/… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker David Anderson (SUMMER FLAMINGO WINTER FLAMINGO)

WEIRD ANIMAL – TIMOTHY BAILEY & THE HUMANS, 5min., USA, Music VideoDirected by Rachel KleinmanMusic Video – official https://www.timothybaileyandthehumans.com/https://www.instagram.com/timothybaileyandthehumans/ Get to know the director: 1. What motivated you to make this film?Inspired by the lush production and melancholy on Timothy Bailey’s complex song, I wanted to produce a visual that would deepen and twist the… Continue reading Interview with Rachel Kleinman (WEIRD ANIMAL music video)

BLACK UNIFORM, 90min., USA, HistoryDirected by Robert DarwellIn the early 1900s, African Americans struggled to have the honor to fight in World War I, but a century later minorities are disproportionately called up to serve, defend, and die for their country.The United States cherishes the hard-fought glories of soldiers battling for the land they feel… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Robert Darwell (BLACK UNIFORM)

RATS IN THE HOUSE, 13min,. USA, Drama/FamilyDirected by Francesca Brice-MartinA cheating hysband tries to fix his marriage while dealing with his mistress who threatens to reveals the truth at Thanksgiving dinner. https://www.instagram.com/francescabricemartin/ Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? Well, I needed something for my intermediate film project to… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Francesca Brice-Martin (RATS IN THE HOUSE)

RACHEL AND RAHA, 16min., Canada, RelationshipDirected by Nedda SarsharRachel and Raha is a short film about second chances, and how the people in your past make reappearances at strange moments in your life. Rachel is a grad student living in her parents house in North York and enjoying her summer break, when her old best… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Nedda Sarshar (RACHEL AND RAHA)

THREE GIFTS, 7min., USADirected by John PalaganasJulie invited her friend Marta to her cottage, only to unravel their true intentions. https://www.johnpalaganas.com/https://www.instagram.com/john_palaganas/ Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film?I’m a big fan of the horror genre. Whether by watching it or shooting it. I’ve always wanted to direct one so… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker John Palaganas (THREE GIFTS)

MOSAIC, 8min., Canada, DocumentaryDirected by Myriam VaudryA short documentary film bold and touching where the director, dealing with physical malformations, asks an artist to illustrate her syndrome in a drawing of herself. This process will help her see it from a different perceptive and grow toward self-acceptance. Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Myriam Vaudry (MOSAIC)

OUTPATIENT, 26min., USA, DramaDirected by Joseph Samuel MeyersonTwo young men attend weekly meetings in the basement of a church to satisfy the conditions of their parole. https://instagram.com/outpatientfilm Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? It was an idea I’d had kicking around my head for some time. But I… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Joseph Samuel Meyerson (OUTPATIENT)

CANCER/EVOLUTION Episode 1: The Dustbin of History, 60min., USADirected by Maggie Jones, Brad JonesThe newest hope for cancer is actually one of the oldest.Buried for a century, the metabolic theory of cancer is overturning entrenched dogma and reshaping the future of cancer treatment.Episode 1 of this 5-part docuseries addresses the history of the metabolic theory… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Maggie Jones (CANCER/EVOLUTION Episode 1)