Author: matthewtoffolo

What motivated you to make this film? This film is loosely based on my own experience upon my arrival in the US for the first time in 2019. I found it very hard to adapt to the new environment. Everything was so different. I had a rough time making friends and completely felt like an… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Nippich Suppasiripoka (APPETHAI)

IDEAS ARE WELCOME, 5min., USA, Comedy Directed by LaDerrian Meredith A filmmaker, during a pitch session, witnesses his story face drastic changes according to the producer’s liking while the character in his story reacts to those changes. Tweets by ideasarewelcom1 Interview with the writer: Motivation to make the film: I feel like everyone feels some… Continue reading Interview with Writer/Editor Sreyash Myneni (IDEAS ARE WELCOME)

1. What motivated you to make this film? A close friend of mine had seen another short film of mine and asked if I was writing anything new and needed a kid. Her son wanted to become an actor and needed some footage for his reel. I’ve known him since he was born and know… Continue reading Interview with Filmaker Andrew Hawtrey (MARK & SEBASTIAN)

REALITY CHECK, 24min., Spain, Fantasy/Drama Directed by Sandro Hernández Ortiz Reality Check follows Salvador, a young patient suffering from delusional disorder, who during one of his therapy sessions starts experiencing dangerous levels of reality distortion that make him question everything in his life. https://www.instagram.com/subliminalproductions/ 1. What motivated you to make this film? When it comes… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Sandro Hernández Ortiz (REALITY CHECK)

1. What motivated you to make this film? The strength of Anjela and her persistence to keep on working in the field of art, even though her condition makes this really hard. Over the years, I saw many of my colleagues give up on art, they were healthy, but psychologically not ready for the challenges.… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Vilma Kartalska (ANJELA)

A CHALET AT THE FOOT OF THE FIZ, 36min., France, Documentary Directed by Godefroy de Maupeou An elderly woman returns to her chalet at the foot of the Chaîne des Fiz and finds the draft of a letter she had written years earlier. 1. What prompted you to make this film? I live in Passy,… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Godefroy de Maupeou (A CHALET AT THE FOOT OF THE FIZ)

OFFSHORE, 14min., Iceland Directed by Karel Candi A short documentary about an Icelandic couple and their relationship to the sea. 1. What motivated you to make this film? This film was made as a part of my MA studies in film practice. During my thesis research I studied “Transcendental Style in Filmmaking” as described by… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Karel Candi (OFFSHORE)

1. What motivated you to make this film? As more people become more reliant on electronics, I reflect on all the good times and lessons I have had without such conveniences. Perhaps the thing that motivated me the most was trying to help people imagine how their lives could be if modern electronic conveniences were… Continue reading Interview with Filmmake Justin Vu (SOLSTICE)

Directed by Sean L. Restivo After the recent death of her mother, Alex is left with the responsibility of taking care of her brother, Jakob. After Jakob starts a fight at school. Alex makes a potentially fatal decision, that puts her in a conflict with the Questioner, a manifestation of her guilt. 1. What motivated… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Sean L. Restivo (TOGETHER)

MESSAGES FROM THE MARSH – PARTS 1-3, 3min., USA, Experimental Directed by Amy Kaczur Messages from the Marsh, 2021 to current, is an immersive experience with multiple video projections, sound art, and mapping. The project focuses on marsh locations on the east coast, and the work is developed via site-specific research, video documentation, and in-person… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Amy Kaczur (MESSAGES FROM THE MARSH)