Author: matthewtoffolo

Gjurmë (Trails), 14min,. Netherlands, ExperimentalDirected by Gentian Doda, Dimo Kirilov MilevThe compression of space and timeThe loss of long-term memoryThe erosion and the trails… Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? On one hand the space itself, on the other hand just the desire to do something, to create.… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Dimo Kirilov Milev (Gjurmë (Trails))

FEELING SPECIAL, 5min,. USA, AnimationDirected by Carlos HoffmanAnimated film adaptation of the children’s book, Feeling Special, about a Turtle who believes that all his friends are special, but that he is just ordinary, and finally realizes that he is special too. http://www.jenniferkurani.com/https://instagram.com/jenniferkuranihttps://facebook.com/jenniferkurani Get to know writer Jennifer Kurani: 1. What motivated you to make this… Continue reading Interview with Writer Jennifer Kurani (FEELING SPECIAL)

BO|U|NDS, 5min., France, DanceDirected by Emeline Rochefeuille, Jakub JakooubekA short story about breaking out of constrictions, a never-ending quest of self-expansion. Our perception of Love, entwined with the values of curiosity, courage and connection to others…freedom. Get to know the filmmakers: 1. What motivated you to make this film?We have been invited to the 10th… Continue reading Interview with Filmmakers J’Em (Jakub and Emeline) (BO|U|NDS)

OKAY, 22min., Egypt, HorrorDirected by Seif Sayed Abdel RaoufA young man experiences strange events when his parents send him to their newly bought house. Get to know the filmmaker What motivated you to make this film? We wanted to highlight the huge impact parents have on their children. In the film we focus more on… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Seif Sayed Abdel Raouf (OKAY)

ALTERED, 10min., USA, DramaDirected by Jenn MarinelloAnne is ten minutes away from walking down the aisle. The world around her has other plans. https://www.facebook.com/alteredshortfilmdsuhttps://www.instagram.com/alteredshortfilm/ Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film?As someone who was a wedding photographer/videographer for a few years, I wanted to capture the fast paced environment… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Jenn Marinello (ALTERED)

THE AIR YOU BREATHE, 4min., Columbia, Music VideoDirected by Sara Lucia Birceño, Leonardo JuradoThe air you breathe is inspired by those couple conversations in which there is nothing left but the breakup. Between disagreements, fights and wounds we try to rebuild memories that are no longer common between two people. It is a reflection on… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Sara Lucia Birceño (THE AIR YOU BREATHE)

MOVING VIOLATION, 4min., USA, ComedyDirected by Eric BergemannA traffic stop triggers relationship issues. Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film?My brother was visiting and he reminded me about a time we got pulled over and I turned to him and said “I think I’m getting arrested.” In that case,… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Eric Bergemann (MOVING VIOLATION)

THE IMAGINATION OF UNFULFILLED DREAMS, 3min., Costa Rica, ExperimentalDirected by Susana Sánchez-CarballoThe series “Imagination of Unfulfilled Desires” revolves around the idea of the unwanted maternity. This audiovisual creation opens up the possibility to reflect on the fact that the desire of not having children or getting an abortion is a silent scream: Nobody acknowledges this… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Susana Sánchez-Carballo (THE IMAGINATION OF UNFULFILLED DREAMS)

CLEAR, 5min., USA, Music VideoDirected by Jedidiah RobersonClear is about the clarity that our environment is in danger and understanding what side you are on. It’s proof that anyone can be changed to respect nature’s beauty, you just have to see it for yourself. It’s the urgency that something has to be done now, and… Continue reading Interview with Musician Jonathan Bareford (CLEAR music video)