Author: matthewtoffolo

BACK TO OUR ROOTS, 11min, Panama, Documentary Directed by Martin Cervino, Vernny Arguello Set in the paradisiacal Cahuita, by the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica, Back to our Roots invites you to discover how the Calypso, a musical rhythm with African roots, became the voice and symbol of protest of African-American people that straggles against… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Martín Cerviño (BACK TO OUR ROOTS)

THINGS WE SHOULDN’T TALK ABOUT, 11min,. USA, Documentary Directed by Robbie Kruithoff The mental health impact of religion on the LGBTQIA+ community is unchecked and misunderstood. Alone and largely ignored, queer individuals from conservative, religious communities commit suicide at alarming rates. How many must die before we start talking about it? https://thingsweshouldnttalkabout.com/ Get to know… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Robbie Kruithoff (THINGS WE SHOULDN’T TALK ABOUT)

WE’RE NOT GOING BACK!, 79min., USA, Documentary Directed by Pamela Torrance Pro-choice documentary film to promote awareness of what’s at stake before and now that Roe v Wade has been overturned. https://torranceproductions.com/were-not-going-back-1 https://www.facebook.com/RoeRoeRoeYourVote https://www.instagram.com/roeroeroeyourvote/ Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? I wanted to do something impactful to support… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Pamela Torrance (WE’RE NOT GOING BACK!)

YANNIS, 9min., Australia, Drama Directed by James Elazzi Yannis, a first-generation Greek/ Lebanese Australian older teenager has been rejected by his family for being gay and now lives under a bridge, working the local beats as a sex-worker. Omar, his best friend, once in the same situation as Yannis, is now determined to better his… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker James Elazzi (YANNIS)

CLOSURE, 9min., USA, Action Directed Gui Agustini A detective. A mercenary. Of course it didn’t work out but when a relationship ends messy, can you ever really have Closure? http://www.imdb.com/title/tt13954882/?ref_=nm_knf_i2 https://www.instagram.com/nycstagecombat Get to know the writer/producer Kaitlyn Farley: 1. What motivated you to make this film? This project began as part of a stage combat… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker writer/producer Kaitlyn Farley

OUR VOICE NOW, 56min., Documentary Directed by John Redlinger An in-depth examination of youth incarceration and probation in Los Angeles County. The film highlights organizations such as The Arts for Healing and Justice Network and the Antirecidivism Coalition, as well as testimonials from real victims of the justice system. Get to know the filmmaker: 1.… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker John Redlinger (OUR VOICE NOW)

MONOLOG 2, 10min., Austria, Documentary Directed by Nils Roling Christoph Schoefegger has been skiing longer than he can remember, it’s his biggest love and his whole life circles around it. But what happens if somehow you loose the foundation of this passion? What happens when you don’t go skiing for yourself anymore but because of… Continue reading Intervie with Producer/Key Cast Member Christoph Schöfegger (MONOLOG 2)

GURGLE: PULLING WATER, 57min., USA, Documentary Directed by Richard Van Kleeck A documentary featuring courage, teamwork, adventure, and life lessons explored through the lens of the sport of rowing. Featuring Tori Murden McClure, the first woman to row solo across the Atlantic; archeologist, author, and rower John Hale; the amazing story of Oksana Masters, the… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Richard Van Kleeck (GURGLE: PULLING WATER)

DEAR AMERICA, 7min., USA, Documentary Directed by Mary Louis Dear America digs deeper into the physiology of homeless African American’s in America. Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? I have always had the burning passion to help the less fortunate within my community and I noticed how their… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Mary Louis (DEAR AMERICA)

THE TEMPTATION OF TREES, 43min., USA, Documentary Directed by Andrea Sparrow New Studies reveal that growing our existing forested lands to capture carbon, preserve biodiversity and protect water, animals and people is one of the best tools we have for fighting climate change and rebuilding a thriving planet. Experts with a deep understanding of forests,… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Andrea Sparrow (THE TEMPTATION OF TREES)