Author: matthewtoffolo

Originally posted on WILDsound Festival:
Hearing the Toronto audience’s responses compelled me to raise the bar of what I should have expected from myself in making this film. The feedback video is a great concept and I cannot express how important it was to have it as a record of the viewing experience at time…

Originally posted on WILDsound Festival:
I have never done or heard of such an opportunity. I am hoping to learn about myself and my writing once I hear what it sounds like being read my another person. I want to see if what I am writing, is what will be felt by the audience. –…

Originally posted on WILDsound Festival:
The Natural Gazette of Poetry and Art reblogged one of my poems and WILDsound was mentioned in that issue. I was very intrigued by the excellent poetry published and since I believe that poems were meant to be read aloud (I always do that before posting/publishing) I could not resist…

Originally posted on WILDsound Festival:
Initially a hoot getting my unpublished poem dramatized. On reflection, gratifying if viewers took my serious message to heart. – John David Lionel Brooke on why he submitted to WILDsound WATCH Poetry Reading of EXCALIBUR Matthew Toffolo interviews John David Lionel Brooke: Matthew: What is the theme of your poem?…

Originally posted on WILDsound Festival:
HELLCAT is a detective story about a blackmail plot gone wrong, where many elements of the investigation lead back to a mysterious woman with a notorious past. (As a teenager, she partially castrated her rapist.) The book explores the cultural effect of her vengeance as well as the effect it…

Originally posted on Festival Reviews:
Ascona FIlm Festival was founded four years ago, as a passionate project of four movie buff friends. after years of attending the magnificent Festival del FIlm Locarno, which takes place in the neighbouring city of Locarno, on a beautiful Summer night open air projection on the Piazza Grande, one of…

Originally posted on Festival Reviews:
If you like sports films this is the place for you! Their aim is to be one of the best sports film festival around the world! Their vibe and philosophy is simple! The present your film, and show it to their audiences! Showcasing the very best sport films made during…

Originally posted on WILDsound Festival:
WILDsound began 2015 with a bang! Overall, 49 story videos were completed using the top acting talent in North America today. Plus, we made 3 short films: One adapted from a novel and two poems. To submit your story or script to the festival and be showcased for future events,…

Originally posted on Festival Reviews:
Short Com is a short comedy film programme that has toured throughout the UK, playing in cities such as Manchester, Bristol, London, Edinburgh and Glasgow. Short Com supports the best in new independent comedy filmmaking talent and the suicide prevention charities CALM and SAMH. Our very homemade website can be…