Jovanna Burke’s THE TRAP played to rave reviews at the October 2016 ACTION/CRIME Short Film Festival. It was the winner of “Best Overall Performances” at the festival. It was a pleasure sitting down and chatting with her about the film and what’s next for the very talented actor turned writer turned upcoming director! Matthew Toffolo:… Continue reading Interview with Actor/Screenwriter Jovanna Burke (THE TRAP)
Category: directing a film
Interview with Director Brooke Goldfinch (RED ROVER)
Brooke Goldfinch’s short film RED ROVER played at the Sci-Fi Short Film Festival in September 2016 to amazing success. It was an honor to interview her and talk about her experiences making the film and what’s next for her: Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Brooke Goldfinch: The first scene of Red Rover… Continue reading Interview with Director Brooke Goldfinch (RED ROVER)
Interview with Director Marc-Andre Morissette (20:15)
20:15, the award winning short film directed by Marc-Andre Morissette at the WILDsound Best of Sci-Fi/Fantasy Short Film Festival in September 2016. It was a pleasure sitting down to chat about his film and career. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? From the beginning I knew that I wanted to make my… Continue reading Interview with Director Marc-Andre Morissette (20:15)
Interview with Director Kirill Proskura (A SHADOW OF DARA)
A SHADOW OF DARA, the award winning short film directed by Kirill Proskura played at the WILDsound Best of Sci-Fi/Fantasy Short Film Festival in September 2016. It was a pleasure sitting down to chat about his film and career. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Kirill Proskura: It was the drive to… Continue reading Interview with Director Kirill Proskura (A SHADOW OF DARA)
Interview with Filmmaker Michelle Brand (A SMALL VOICE)
Michelle Brand’s short film A SMALL VOICE played to rave reviews at the August 2016 Under 5 minute FEEDBACK Film Festival. It was an honor chatting with her: Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Michelle Brand: The film ‘A Small Voice’ is based on a personal experience of the time when I… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Michelle Brand (A SMALL VOICE)
Interview with Filmmaker Chenxin Yang (SEA OF INK)
Chenxin Yang’s short film SEA OF INK was the winner of BEST FILM at the August 2016 ANIMATION FEEDBACK Film Festival. It’s a two-minute animation about an artist struggling with his creative block and his journey under the sea. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Chenxin Yang: This animation is more like… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Chenxin Yang (SEA OF INK)
Interview with Filmmaker Leon Williams (HOWELL)
Leon Williams’ short film “HOWELL” played at the July 2016 Under 5min. FEEDBACK FIlm Festival. It’s mystery meets supernatural meets comedy with a great twist at the end. A must see short film. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Leon Williams: Nothing in particular. I simply had the idea one day and with… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Leon Williams (HOWELL)
Interview with Filmmaker Veronique Vanblaere (BOTTOMLESS)
Veronique Vanblaere’s short film “Bottomless” played at the August 2016 Animation FEEDBACK FIlm Festival. It’s a documentary meets comedy meets animated work that both funny and heart warming. Terrific film. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Veronique Vanblaere: My good friend and filmmaker Jen West and I have really fast conversations. We… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Veronique Vanblaere (BOTTOMLESS)
Interview with Filmmaker Oscar Lewis (1916)
Oscar Lewis’s amazing short film “1916” was the winner of Best Animation at the August 2016 Animation FEEDBACK Film Festival. It’s a terrific portrayal of our memories during a dramatic moment in our life. This film should be seen by everybody! Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Oscar Lewis: ‘1916’ was my… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Oscar Lewis (1916)
Interview with Filmmaker Alex Giannoulis (LUCY)
Alex Giannoulis’ short film “Lucy” was the winner of “Best Overall Performances” at the August 2016 Family FEEDBACK Film Festival. It’s a terrific short filled with many layers about the love of a childless married couple who lose their dog. It’s a film I’ve been fortunate enough to watch a few times and each time… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Alex Giannoulis (LUCY)
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