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Getting to know the 2015 Philadelphia Phillies

The Phillies 2015 baseball season is all about who they trade and what they get in return. This team isn’t going anywhere soon for at least the next few years, and they need to move their veteran players and salaries for blue chip prospects. If you’re a Phillies fan, you’re actually in a pretty good… Continue reading Getting to know the 2015 Philadelphia Phillies

Interview with Kagan Kerimoglu, Short Filmmaker (THE WHEEL OF TIME)

Originally posted on WILDsound Festival:
It was absolutely great and exciting (seeing the FEEDBACK Video on my film). Thank you and the audience a lot. I also watched feedbacks of other works that screened. I need to admit that the audience in Toronto is much more film literate, and has a greater sense than most…

Interview with Suzanne Wilson, Winning Novelist (DISTURBED)

Originally posted on WILDsound Festival:
Suzanne Wilson is the March 2014 Winning 1st Chapter Novel Winner. WATCH the 1st Chapter Reading of her NOVEL “Disturbed”. (performed by actress Erynn Brook) Matthew Toffolo interviews Susanne Wilson: Matthew: What is your novel about? Susanne: The novel is about a young man who is being tormented by a…

Getting to know the 2015 Miami Marlins

In the last 20 years, there have been four Major League baseball franchises that have won multiple World Series championships: New York Yankess (5), San Franciscio Giants (3), Boston Red Sox (2), and…. the Florida (now Miami) Marlins (2). When you think about this franchise, your first thought is them dumping players and salaries, and… Continue reading Getting to know the 2015 Miami Marlins

Interview with Burleigh Smith, Short Filmmaker (FIXED)

Originally posted on WILDsound Festival:
It was very pleasing to hear the feedback from WILDsound. I was flattered. I’m glad our film was well-received by Canadian audiences. – Burleigh Smith, on the WILDsound experience (Review) WATCH the Audience FEEDBACK Video of “FIXED” from the February 2015 Film Festival: Matthew: What motivated you to make this…

Interview with Mark Moliterni, Award Winning Short Filmmaker (MY BUDDY)

Originally posted on WILDsound Festival:
Watching the Toronto audience discuss My Buddy was a first for me, and admittedly, a little bizarre. I’ve never had my work discussed and analyzed by strangers in a public setting. It was exciting to see that many of the themes I wanted to explore were understood, appreciated, and debated…

Getting to know the 2015 New York Mets

I have a soft spot for the Mets. In 1986, when I was 10 years old, my dad woke me up from my deep sleep on the couch to witness the Boston Red Sox finally winning the World Series. The game was basically in the bag as the Sox were up by 2 runs with… Continue reading Getting to know the 2015 New York Mets

Interview with Leanna Bonamici, Creator/Executive Producer Shorts Showcase

Originally posted on Festival Reviews:
Shorts Showcase features short films from around the world and provides exposure for filmmakers in 5.7 million homes via our PBS television show throughout Southern California; it reaches a global audience via our Online festival – and our Shorts Showcase Mobile App – which viewers may also VOTE for their…

Getting to know the 2015 Washington Nationals

The countdown to the 2015 baseball season begins. I will do my research on every team in the league. Today: Washington Nationals Prediction: Will go to the World Series. I have a soft spot for this organization because they used to be the Montreal Expos. I still have a sadness for that Expos team because… Continue reading Getting to know the 2015 Washington Nationals

Interview with Filmmaker Richard Powell (FAMILIAR Short Film)

Originally posted on WILDsound Festival:
The experience at WILDsound is always a great one! The feedback videos are a great tool to study and learn from and actually sitting in the audience during the screening gives alot of great perspective. Our upcoming short HEIR is Co-Produced by RED SNEAKERS MEDIA, a great Toronto Film team…