Author: matthewtoffolo

1. What is your screenplay about? It’s about a page. (Heh.) Story-wise, it’s about the recriminations a couple goes through when they’re not on the same page (pun intended). 2. What genres does your screenplay fall under? Humor and fantasy. 3. Why should this screenplay be made into a movie? Well, if a movie was… Continue reading Interview with Screenwriter Lee Nordling (AGAIN)

1. What is your short story about? It’s a story about reflecting on life. 2. What genre(s) would you say this story is in? Personal Narrative 3. How would you describe this story in two words? Inspective thoughts 4. What movie have you seen the most in your life? My Cousin Vinny 5. Do you… Continue reading Interview with writer Daniel Lombardi (FLY AWAY)

1. What motivated you to make this film? I’m a huge fan of contemporary dance. Every time a company hits town I’ll be the first in line, so when I first heard the song “Where tears, perhaps” I immediately thought about a dance duet. For me, the song expresses a lot without words and I… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Walter Escamilla (WHERE TEARS, PERHAPS)

What motivated you to make this film? I have always had the desire to turn poetic texts into animated films. That is why my attention was drawn to the book Les Chansons de Bilitis by Pierre Louys , when it was published for the first time in Bulgaria after the political changes in 1989. When… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Pencho Kunchev (ROSES IN THE NIGHT)

1. What motivated you to make this film? In Australia we are having a commission of enquiry into defense and veterans suicides. This is a culmination of many years of a lack of action on this difficult issue. Most families are touched by war in some way. I wished to look at the issue of… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker William (Wil) Bryant Allen (FAR AWAY MAN)

1. What motivated you to make this film? I had a simple structure to animation in mind where the main focus was just on 2 faces and the expressions they can carry. 2. From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for you to make this film?/B> About 2 years. 3.… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Richie Valentino (MI AMORE)

What motivated you to make this film? The initial spark came from David Born’s team. They knew what he was capable of as a Robin Williams impersonator and approached us about possibly making a film to showcase his abilities. We also knew he was an incredible actor from his previous work and his latest role… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Adam Castillo & JD Karpicke (A SPARK OF MADNESS)

1. What motivated you to make this film? I personally think I’ve been to funerals more often as a kid, compared to my friends. The funerals I’ve experienced were either with heavy silence or full of wailing. Of course, I did not like it. Those emotions of the people at the funerals were highly contagious,… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Jaehee Cheong (STILL ALIVE)

1. What motivated you to make this film? The original idea for the film was born out of a conversation with an ex-girlfriend of mine. This conversation occurred after we broke up – and I was heartbroken at the moment. I was motivated by the idea of writing a script that could help me confront… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Daniel Pradilla De Bedout (LET’S PRETEND I’M TALKING ABOUT YOU)

1. What motivated you to make this film? As with all of our projects as Filmmakers, we have a goal to create stories that inspire, empower, raise important issues and bring beauty to this world. “Time is Eternal” is very meaningful to us because it tells the story of two highly significant women who changed… Continue reading Interview with Filmmakers Daniel M. Lir & Bayou Bennett