Author: matthewtoffolo

Filmmaker and sports fan.

CEO of the WILDsound Film and Writing Festival

www.wildsound.ca

Interview with Larry Laboe, Executive Director, NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA)

Originally posted on Festival Reviews:
Founded in 2007, the non-profit 501(c)3 organization NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) has established itself as a strong gathering place for cinema with over 60,000 subscribers in the Los Angeles community, screening 950+ films from over 57 countries. In addition to fostering the advancement of emerging filmmakers and our members in…

Interview with Claire Barnes, Festival Co-Ordinator for Toronto Short Film Festival

Originally posted on Festival Reviews:
The Toronto Short Film Festival. Hosting filmmakers from many countries in one of the world’s great film cities makes for an amazing festival full of talent, enthusiasm, and dozens of fabulous films. http://www.torontoshort.com/ Matthew Toffolo Interviews Festival Co-Ordinator Claire Barnes: Matthew: What is the goal of your film festival? Claire:…

Review of Al Michaels Book: You Can’t Make This Up

While on my vacation, I quickly ready through Al Michaels book on his nostalgic viewpoints on the landscape of Sports. He’s had a front row seat to tons of events, including some of the greatest Super Bowls every played (including the one on Sunday where he called an almost perfect broadcasting game), and of course… Continue reading Review of Al Michaels Book: You Can’t Make This Up

Submit your First Scene Screenplay by Feb. 5th. Watch past winning readings

Originally posted on WILDsound Festival:
Get your script performed (at least 40 winners) by professional actors: Get your works showcased at 2015 festival events. Submit the first stages of your film, get it performed at the festival, and get full feedback! http://www.wildsound.ca/firstscenescreenplaycontest.html Watch Winning 1st Scene Readings: http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/1st_scene_readings.html WATCH past 1st Scene Festival readings: 1st…

Attending an NBA Game

Last night I attended a Toronto Raptors vs Milwaukee Bucks game. Had great seats too (see pic I shot) as I sat 12 rows back from the action. The Raptors were playing their 5th game in 7 days, which included two intense overtime games, while the Bucks were well rested. You can see the sluggishness… Continue reading Attending an NBA Game

ACTION Feature Screenplay Loglines and Pitches Part 1

Originally posted on WILDsound Festival:
Read today’s ACTION feature script pitches from writers from all over the world. Do you have a logline pitch? Send it in for FREE to the Logline Festival. Any type or genre: http://www.wildsound.ca/logline.html Read today’s ACTION pitches PART 1: Title: NAVY ONE http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/navy_one_by_pedro_vasquez.html Written by: Pedro Vasquez Genre: Action/Adventure Thriller…

Interview with Kelly Michael Stewart, Festival Director for Blood in the Snow Canadian Film Festival

Originally posted on Festival Reviews:
A weekend long festival celebrating the best in contemporary Canadian horror filmmaking. http://bloodinthesnow.ca/ Matthew Toffolo Interviews Artistic Director Kelly Michael Stewart: Matthew: Why is the city of Toronto the perfect fit for what you’re showcasing at the festival? Kelly: In many ways I don’t think Blood in the Snow (BITS)…

Tom Brady could be the most loved/hated athlete in history

And now what is Tom Brady’s legacy? What will happen with DeflateGate? Will he go down as the Bill Clinton of athletics? Brilliant and talented and one of the greats, but whose image is tarnished because of a lack of integrity. Brady is so great. I’d trade lives with Brady in a heartbeat. Greatest NFL… Continue reading Tom Brady could be the most loved/hated athlete in history

Top 100 Super Bowl Moments of All-Time

The Super Bowl. For this Generation X Canadian raised kid, this is something I’ve always looked forward to. I am a sports nerd in many ways as I used to watch all the pre-game shows leading up to the game. From ESPN (and later NFL Network) to the network that carries the game show that… Continue reading Top 100 Super Bowl Moments of All-Time