Author: matthewtoffolo

SPARROW STREET, 93min,. USADirected by Billy JackA typical suburban neighborhood is plunged into a nightmare as an invisible, monstrous force begins picking the neighbors off, one by one. The terror outside the house is no match to the terror that forms inside the house where survival, isolation, and hunger all play tricks of the mind… Continue reading Director Billy Jack & Writer Justin Cole (SPARROW STREET)

CENSURE – 39min, UKDirected by Richard Bazley When introvert, Aaron, finds himself struggling under the weight of a revelation, he dreams of escaping to the only place he can breathe. But escape has a cost, and he must ask himself if it is a price he is willing to pay. https://rmbazley.wixsite.com/censurehttps://www.facebook.com/Censure-105527732039739https://twitter.com/BazleyFilmshttps://www.instagram.com/bazleyfilms/ Get to know the… Continue reading Filmmaker Richard Bazley (CENSURE)

EXILE, 17min., USADirected by Corey GilbertWhen an assassin decides she wants out, she is put to the ultimate test. Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? The script, written by Frank Ziede. It was an action thriller, but he based on strong character development. 2. From the idea to… Continue reading Filmmaker Corey Gilbert (EXILE)

FLOAT ON HOPE, 5min., USADirected by Debra DeNicola, John DeNicolaFloat on Hope reflects on our feelings of how we are leaving planet Earth to our children and fellow beings. We thought the idea could be illustrated through the eyes of a young mouse that lives in the Amazon rainforest near Manaus, Brazil. The Mouse from… Continue reading Filmmaker John Denicola & animator Jenna Shot (FLOAT ON HOPE)

VARIANCE PROPAGATION, 4min., USADirected by Brian Alexander“Variance Propagation” is an ongoing exploration in observation, meditation, and artistic research. Why do we stare and slowly decompress at the sight of light on water, a distant flock of birds or an empty bag hovering in an alley ? There is an apparent gray area of experience where… Continue reading Filmmaker Brian Alexander (VARIANCE PROPAGATION)

MISSING IN THE MIDWEST, 18min., USA, DocumentaryDirected by Harper BrockFilmmaker Harper Brock journeys back to her roots to learn what happened to her cousin Joelle Lockwood whose 2014 abduction case shocked southwestern Indiana. http://missinginthemidwestdocumentary.com/https://www.instagram.com/missinginmidwest/ Get to know the filmmaker; 1. What motivated you to make this film?My family, both my parents and extended family in… Continue reading Filmmaker Harper Brock (MISSING IN THE MIDWEST)

THE SEAL OF DEATH 2, 18min., USADirected by Harris JoseyWhen Tony Han, a former detective, receives a “Seal of Death” letter threatening his honor and life, he ventures out to New York to take down the one person responsible, Shang Lee, The Head of the Yakuza. He joins forces with NYPD Captain Winnie Ford, the… Continue reading Filmmaker Harris Josey (THE SEAL OF DEATH 2)

BETTER THAN A HARLEY DAVIDSON, 23min,. South KoreaDirected by Seung Yeon YouYoung Joo’s heart beats whenever she sees a motorcycle. However, it is not easy to ride a motorcycle in the atmosphere of the family that ignores Young Joo just because she is a daughter. One day, Yong Seok, Young Joo’s father, recklessly buys “Harley… Continue reading Filmmaker Seung Yeon You (BETTER THAN A HARLEY DAVIDSON)

MAKING A FRIEND, 13min,. CanadaDirected by Anthony CarnielloJonathan Cooper is an autistic young man who craves acceptance. In a meet-and-greet event, he finds the courage to talk to Grim Andrews. However, his friendship gets threatened when Jonathan gets into an altercation at the event. https://carnielloa.myportfolio.com/making-a-friend Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to… Continue reading Filmmaker Anthony Carniello (MAKING A FRIEND)

THE HUNTER’S EXCHANGE, 10min., CanadaDirected by Aidan ByrneThis 8-minute action film throws an experimental twist on the fight scene genre while taking new directions with popular tropes from fantasy and science fiction films, telling a story about the price of power, with no dialogue. Get to know the filmmaker: What motivated you to make this… Continue reading Filmmaker Aidan Byrne (THE HUNTER’S EXCHANGE)