Author: matthewtoffolo

BARWON MANSION, 12min,. Australia, Drama Directed by Mia de Rauch Claire has found the strength to leave her unsafe environment and now needs a home that will take her through her journey of trauma. Barwon Mansion is that place. A place that calls to the people who need it’s protection most – for as long… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Mia de Rauch (BARWON MANSION)

METAMORPHOSIS, 48min., USA, Thriller/Horror Directed by Jonathon Kimble Directed, shot, and performed solely by Jonathon Kimble, “Metamorphosis” was filmed during the COVID lockdown of Spring/Summer 2020 in Toledo, Ohio. A man is quarantined alone in his house while his wife is intubated in an ICU. As his whole world is reduced to being trapped inside… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Jonathon Kimble (METAMORPHOSIS)

SPACE JUNK, 9min., USA, Black & White/Experimental Directed by Adam Peltier An astronaut returns to Earth so he can meet his newborn baby girl…and attend his wife’s funeral. https://instagram.com/bigduckpix Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? As an actor I’m waiting on an audition. As a writer I’m waiting… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Adam Peltier (SPACE JUNK)

THE LOVE SONGS OF OEDIPUS REX, 21min., Canada, Documentary Directed by Luke Sargent Documentary about musician Benjamin Hackman (The Holy Gasp) processing personal loss and heartbreak, through creating a massive concept album. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3303039/?ref_=fn_al_nm_2 Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? -I think the motivation was fairly spontaneous. I’m familiar… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Luke Sargent (THE LOVE SONGS OF OEDIPUS REX)

ATARAXIA, 15min., USA, Drama Directed by Haley Seppa Ataraxia is a film about 32-year-old female-bodied, queer identified photographer, Mickey, who, due to experiences with trauma and rape as a teenager, has built her adult life around making “safe” choices and hiding behind the lens of her camera. Until she meets Olivia, a 30 year old… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Haley Seppa (ATARAXIA)

MIRACLE IN MISSOULA, 39min,. USA, Documentary Directed by Dawson Ahrenstorff A documentary featuring the greatest comeback in Brawl of the Wild history and the unbridled passion for football between the University of Montana and Montana State. Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? I was a student working as… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Dawson Ahrenstorff (MIRACLE IN MISSOULA)

BROCA, 21min., Canada, Comedy Directed Luis Oliva BROCA is a psychological dark comedy about an anxiety ridden actor named Vernon. He is haunted by his negative self talk. After an audition, hope appears for the first time in his life and career. Will he keep it together for his callback or will things get out… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Chris Cavener (BROCA)

TOMARO, 17min., Nigeria, Documentary Directed by Kimberly Cecchini Bring out the voices and offer an honest, intimate glimpse into the complexities of life in a riverine community outside of the city in Nigeria. Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? As a teacher, I believe in the power of… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Kimberly Cecchini (TOMARO)

HOUSE AFTER, 16min,. Canada, Drama/Historical Directed by Dustin McGladrey House After is an Indigenous story that takes place in the 1940s in the middle of the second world war in a cabin on the west coast of Canada. We follow a grieving widow and her child as they experience the duality of living an Indigenous… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Dustin McGladrey (HOUSE AFTER)

ONE ON ONE, 5min., USA, Drama Directed by Jack Wolf Perry A fierce acting coach uses intense techniques to get a performance out of his shy new student. Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? Over the summer I attended Berridge Programs which includes a filmmaking course in Normandy… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Jack Wolf Perry (ONE ON ONE)