Author: matthewtoffolo

TRUE REVIEWS, 40min. USA, Comedy Directed by Dan Bruhl, Megan Rosati, Carrie Stett, Sergio Abuja Rodriguez With the help of our grizzled host, we re-enact real-life yelp reviews and hear from the reviewers themselves. Home https://www.instagram.com/rollingorangemedia 1. What motivated you to make this film? It was an idea that was inspired while on a double… Continue reading Interview with writer/actor/producer Grace Dambier (TRUE REVIEWS)

SHATTERED: How Women Broke the Glass Ceiling In Oregon Politics, 38min., USA, Documentary Directed by Jodi Gwen Garber-Simon Oregon is filled with female firsts, from the nation’s first openly lesbian speaker of any state house in 2013 to the country’s only female-majority state house in 2021. For more than four years, Oregon’s major metro county… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Jodi Gwen Garber-Simon (SHATTERED: How Women Broke the Glass Ceiling In Oregon Politics)

JERK, 7min., USA Directed by Christopher Leon Price When Roy’s older brother Nick pays him a rare visit their attempts at reconnecting are stifled by Roy’s new “occupation”. Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? My previous short film entitled ‘VISCOUS’ came out in March 2020, right as the… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Christopher Leon Price (JERK)

GOODBYE, SAM, 29mi., USA, Dark Comedy Directed by Michael Dufek After being caught up in an unexpected love triangle, Sam must find out who she is on her own. Get to know the filmmaker: What motivated you to make this film? I always wanted to make a film like this. I first loved the idea… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Michael Dufek (GOODBYE, SAM)

THE INTERROGATION, 13min,. Canada, Drama Directed by Zenghiok Ng Kai’s war against social LGBTQ discrimination, a journey of internal redemption for themselves. https://www.hiokpictures.com/projects/theinterrogation Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? The famous Canadian actor Eliot Page came out as a trans man in late 2020. At the time, many… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Zenghiok Ng (THE INTERROGATION)

CULICIDAE, 7min., Australia, Drama Directed by Greg Moran A late night intrusion leads to a life and death struggle. http://www.gregmoran.com.au/ Get to the filmmaker: What motivated you to make this film? I’ve been a high-level quadriplegic since I was 15 as a result of a rugby accident. I have had many late night, frustrating battles… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Greg Moran (CULICIDAE)

Motus Avium: A Mission to Save California’s Last Wetlands, 14min., USA, Documentary Directed by Rob McAllister Less than 5% of California’s historical wetlands remain, but there is hope in the world’s most productive agricultural valley. Discover why tracking the movement of shorebirds could dramatically improve conditions for the entire pacific flyway. But capturing the necessary… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Rob McAllister (Motus Avium: A Mission to Save California’s Last Wetlands)

PINK BOOTH CONFESSIONS, 29min., USA, Experimental Directed by Millie Heckler Pink Booth Confessions relishes in what it means to be woman: dark, whole, broken, bent, drunk, woke, silent, brash, slutty, strong, prude, wise, forever-changing and deeply committed to humanity and love. Through a pressurized “pink booth,” performers testify to their experiences as women, illuminating their… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Millie Heckler (PINK BOOTH CONFESSIONS)

REFLECTION, 14min., Ukraine, Drama Directed by Stefania Marshalenko Professional Photographer accidentally falls into the apartment of woman. He notices combination of her attractive appearance with her caring for children and understand what beauty is. Instead taking pictures of capricious star, he makes article about this woman – about Mother. Get to know the filmmaker: 1.… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Stefania Marshalenko (REFLECTION)

IN THE VALLEY OF THE MOON, 29min,. USA, Crime/Action Directed by Luca Massimiliano Pizzoleo In the Valley of the Moon, follows a young man working as a hitman for the Italian mob in 1977. He takes a job in Petaluma, California, posing as a potential buyer at an open house to confront the realtor who… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Luca Massimiliano Pizzoleo (In the Valley of the Moon)