Author: matthewtoffolo

Filmmaker and sports fan.

CEO of the WILDsound Film and Writing Festival

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Watch Winning May 2015 TV SPEC Reading for NEW GIRL

Originally posted on TV Screenplay Festival. Submit Today.:
Watch the Winning TV SPEC Reading of NEW GIRL “Career Day” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f28EBTf5gYs Get to know writer Mellisa K. Willis: http://wildsoundfestivalreview.com/2015/05/10/tv-spec-screenplay-of-new-girl-career-day-by-melissa-k-willis-plus-interview/ SYNOPSIS: “Career Day”, an on speculation of the Fox sitcom New Girl, finds Jess in charge of the school’s Career Day activities in which she must deliver…

Interview with David Scott Paul (interview subject for German Shepherd film)

I recently chatted with David Scott Paul, the interview subject for the multiple award winning documentary/animation film ‘German Shepherd’. The film played at the May 2015 WILDsound FEEDBACK Film Festival. David’s journey is one of examining the capacity to forgive unimaginable evil acts. In the film, David explores the possibility of forgiveness to the German… Continue reading Interview with David Scott Paul (interview subject for German Shepherd film)

Tips on Negotiating when setting up a project

NEGOTIATING FILMMAKING NOTES How to Negotiate – Every aspect of producing involves negotiating, in one form or another. You always need to go in with the attitude that people already want to work with you. 12 MAJOR POINTS TO REMEMBER IN NEGOTIATIONS 1. PLAN WITH YOUR LIMITATIONS IN MIND Know you limitations. In poker they… Continue reading Tips on Negotiating when setting up a project

Directing Actors. And Actors working with Directors. TIPS

DIRECTING ACTORS FILMMAKING NOTES Film Directing and being a Film Director What Is A Film Director? How do you run an independent film casting call? How do you get the best out of the actors you’ve chosen to bring your film to life? Whether you’re running your first independent film casting call or into your… Continue reading Directing Actors. And Actors working with Directors. TIPS

May 2015 Writing Festival Summary: 16 performance readings. 3 Poetry Movies. 28 Poem Readings. 25 Twitter Stories

Originally posted on WILDsound Festival:
The month of May 2015 was the busiest and most productive yet! We performed over 70 videos for the month, not to mention our extremely successful short film festival event. Watch the best of the festival: Feature Script: ORIGINS May 2015 Reading Written by Michael Panek & Guershon Moreno http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/origins.html…

Notes on CINEMATOGRAPHY – SHOTS AND CAMERA ANGLES

LENSES FILTERS FILMMAKING NOTES Cinematography is the art of manipulating light and shadow, and capturing it as a moving image. CINEMATOGRAPHY – SHOTS AND CAMERA ANGLES QUESTIONS TO ASK: -What is the best viewpoint for filming this position of the event? -How much area should be included in this shot? SCENE defines the place or… Continue reading Notes on CINEMATOGRAPHY – SHOTS AND CAMERA ANGLES

How to Write a Screenplay. Tips for everyone

HOW TO WRITE A SCREENPLAY FILMMAKING NOTES SCREENPLAY WRITING When writing a SCREENPLAY, it’s all about CHARACTER, PLOT, and THEME – the three cornerstones to telling a great story. Below is Part One of NOTES you need to think about when writing a script. Whether you’re a seasoned script writer or just a beginner, these… Continue reading How to Write a Screenplay. Tips for everyone