Author: matthewtoffolo

NEMORISE, 6min., SpainDirected by Vladi HaivoronskiA scientist tries to put his consciousness into the AI drone. http://haivoronski.co/https://twitter.com/haivoronskihttps://www.instagram.com/haivoronskis/ Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? Having some fun was the general motivation. I just wanted to do some sci-fi with a lot of CGI and offered the idea to my… Continue reading Filmmaker Vladi Haivoronski (NEMORISE)

PINWHEEL HORIZON, 14min., USADirected by Ian EbrightOn a barren planet, three elite warriors learn their final confrontation- a gang of 40- is waiting for them nearby. Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? After a personal loss, I became interested in exploring the topic through characters with different reactions… Continue reading Filmmaker Ian Ebright (PINWHEEL HORIZON)

NEW MOON – SEASON 1, 30min,. USADirected by Ken FormanAlan Twombley wins a vacation on the moon, but when the companies that send him go bankrupt, he’s stuck there. https://www.newmoonseries.com/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552358982046 Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film?The ridiculousness of the stories along with the rosy predictions about returning to… Continue reading Filmmaker Ken Forman (NEW MOON – SEASON 1)

MOTHERS: OUT OF A PANDEMIC, 27min,. CanadaDirected by Shonna FosterA look into the experiences of motherhood and womanhood for three women during the pandemic. The film centers on their challenges, learning experiences and growth during this time. https://www.instagram.com/mothersoutofapandemic/ Get to know the filmmaker: 1.What motivated you to make this film? I was surrounded by many… Continue reading Filmmaker Shonna Foster (MOTHERS: OUT OF A PANDEMIC)

PARADISO, 12min., USADirected by Jonna VolzParadiso is a glimpse of a day in the life of an unhoused couple looking for shelter for the evening. As they find paradise in a vacant apartment they start dreaming big with possibility, until they are caught. https://www.instagram.com/paradiso_short_film/ Get to know the actor & producer Lenny Hernandez: 1. What… Continue reading Actor/Producer Lenny Hernandez (PARADISO)

BEYOND, a R.Evolucion Latina, 23min,. USADirected by Claudia Mulet“Beyond” is a Documentary inspired by the Beyond Workshop Series, an adult training program created for young latinx performers in New York City. The documentary follows five young performers looking to develop their skills in order to “make it” to the Broadway Stage and understand the importance… Continue reading Filmmaker Claudia Mulet (BEYOND, a R.Evolution Latina)

A CHANCE, 16min., USADirected by Jillie Simon, Ange ArabatzisWhen Mia and Caroline reunite in a city park, they soon find out that the past is not always quite past. Conflicts are resurrected, sparks fly – and then things get complicated. http://www.facebook.com/AChancehttps://instagram.com/jilliesimon Get to know the filmmakers: 1. What motivated you to make this film?JILLIE: I’d… Continue reading Filmmakers Jillie Simon, Ange Arabatzis (A CHANCE)

Melodia: a short film in rondo form, 9min., TaiwanDirected by A T BeauneA rendezvous in Taiwan’s capital city. A musician gives voice to the day as contrasting lives intersect. https://linktr.ee/melodia.shortfilmhttps://facebook.com/melodia.shortfilmhttps://instagram.com/melodia.shortfilm Get to know the filmmaker: What motivated you to make this film? I love music and people who make it. In this case, the music… Continue reading Filmmaker A T Beaune (MELODIA)

LAST CALL, 12min., USADirected by Vitor Lopes, Stephen BrownA bartendress embroiled in a small-town romance is on the skeleton crew of a late-night dive bar when she encounters a mysterious patron who implores her to clean up an act of violence he has committed. Get to know filmmaker Stephen Brown: What motivated you to make… Continue reading Filmmaker Stephen Brown (LAST CALL)