Author: matthewtoffolo

MARBLE ME FREE, 7min., USA Directed by Diane Leslie Kaufman How do we cope and what do we do when physical and emotional pain, obstacles, and hardship block our way forward? This “dark night of the soul” journey is powerfully depicted in the “Marble Me Free” animated film. https://www.marblemefree.com/ Get to know the director: 1.… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Diane Leslie Kaufman (MARBLE ME FREE)

DESERTED MIND, 15min., Mexico, USA Directed by Fadia Monserrath In the depths of a doomed marriage, a wife attempts to find herself in the light of a new cycle. Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? I went through an intense breakup with someone I really loved, followed up… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Fadia Monserrath (DESERTED MIND)

DANCE. DANCE. DANCE., 2min., USA, Dance Directed by Karen Mueller Bryson A collage film about the joy of dance made with images in public domain. 1. What motivated you to make this film? I was interested in exploring dance from an historical perspective as well as expressing the joy of dance. 2. From the idea… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Dr. Karen M. Bryson (DANCE. DANCE. DANCE.)

EVERLASTING HAPPINESS, 11min., Australia, Experimental Directed by Deborah White ‘The tongue-in-cheek antics of spiritual anarchists fighting for a utopian desire in a battle against the pathology of the post-truth world.’ Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? With the re-emergence of far-right politics and the associated bigotry, I became… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Deborah White (EVERLASTING HAPPINESS)

ONE SHILLING, 6min., UK, Dance Directed by Monica Nicolaides One Shilling. A contemporary dance film where four strangers from different backgrounds escape everyday life for one night, drinking and dancing in one of London’s underground bars during the Blitz. Get to know the director: 1. What motivated you to make this film? The idea came… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Monica Nicolaides (ONE SHILLING)

20/20, 8min., New Zealand, Experimental Directed by Jae Ellis Filmed entirely within the boundaries of my home, 20/20 explores camera AI, various viewpoints, multiple mantis characters and animation to explore the idea of sight and information processing via an eyesight testing stage. The only voice that is real is the optometrist, and even he’s long… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Jae Ellis (20/20)

THE END OF BLINDNESS, 55min., Documentary Directed by AJ Martinson Dr. Samuel Bora is the only ophthalmologist for over 3 million people living in rural Ethiopia. His mission: end all preventable blindness in the country. http://www.theendofblindness.com/ Get to know the director: 1. What motivated you to make this film? Initially, I went to Ethiopia with… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker AJ Martinson (THE END OF BLINDNESS)

CRACKS IN THE FOUNDATION, 9min., USA, Drama Directed by Tessie McCoy, Tajianna Okechukwu Cracks in the Foundation is a short drama that explores generational trauma through the lens of a Black woman as she strives to prevent toxic cycles from happening within in her family. 1. What motivated you to make this film? I was… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Tessie McCoy (CRACKS IN THE FOUNDATION)

HOW TO EAT A KIWI, 18min., USA, Drama Directed by Chowoo Lee Soo-Ah and Jae-Hee decide to eat kiwi together. 1. What motivated you to make this film? I only remembered the overall appreciation after relationships ended. I spent a lot of time talking nonsense, but I couldn’t think of the specifics. It was definitely… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Chowoo Lee (HOW TO EAT A KIWI)

1) What is the theme of your poem? If it has a theme it is not an overly serious theme. As bad as things may seem to be, they can always get worse, or better. You never know. Sometimes things look grim and there seems like nothing good up ahead, but that is just a… Continue reading Interview with Poet K.C. Wilson (Drop me off in the Wilderness)