Jane Eakin’s short film “101 Cupcakes” played to great acclaim at the Family FEEDBACK Film Festival in August 2016. The film has many different layers about family, love, and connection through food and the afterlife. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Jane Eakin: I’d just finished making a really intense suspense thriller,… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Jane Eakin (101 CUPCAKES)
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Interview with Filmmaker Jonathan Brooks (GHOSTBOY)
Jonathan Brooks’ short film “Ghostboy” played to rave reviews at the Family/Animation Short Film Festival in August 2016. An animation with a twist of unique comedy and a valuable life lesson. It’s safe to say that Jonathan is an filmmaker and storyteller on the rise. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Jonathan… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Jonathan Brooks (GHOSTBOY)
Interview with Filmmaker Pepijn Claus (INSIDE)
Pepijn Claus’s short film “Inside” played to rave reviews at the Family/Animation Short Film Festival in August 2016. His film is a classic animation/comedy – something this Generation Xer loved, as it reminded me of my childhood watching Saturday morning cartoons. It was an honor sitting down with him to talk about his short film.… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Pepijn Claus (INSIDE)
Interview with Filmmaker Emeline Castaneda (KADDISH!)
Emeline Castaneda’s short film KADDISH! was the winner of “Best Film” at the 2016 FEEDBACK Horror/Thriller Film Festival. The film was a master in nailing the tone of comedy & horror while telling an engaging story. It was an honor chatting with her about this short and what’s next for the award winning filmmaker: Read… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Emeline Castaneda (KADDISH!)
Interview with Filmmaker Sorrel Brae (A FILM BY VERA VAUGHN)
Sorrel Brae’s short film “A Film By Vera Vaughn” played to rave reviews at the August 2016 Horror/Thriller FEEDBACK Film Festival. It was an honor to sit down and chat with him about his film and what’s next for the talented filmmaker. Matthew Toffolo What motivated you to make this film? Sorrel Brae: Mostly creative… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Sorrel Brae (A FILM BY VERA VAUGHN)
Interview with Filmmaker Dan Robinette (DRAWN TO FEAR)
Dan Robinette’s short film DRAWN TO FEAR was voted “Scariest Film” at the August 2016 Horror FEEDBACK Film Festival. Quite the achievement when you look at all of the other excellent and scary films that were also showcased. It was an honor to interview Mr. Robinette and chat about his film and what’s next! Matthew… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Dan Robinette (DRAWN TO FEAR)
Interview with director Lior Sperando (PEOPLE OF NOWHERE)
PEOPLE OF NOWHERE, directed by Lior Sperando, was the winner of Best FILM at the July 2016 Under 5min. FEEDBACK Film Festival. It was one of the most popular films that has ever played at the festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Lior Sperando: I have heard and read different opinions about… Continue reading Interview with director Lior Sperando (PEOPLE OF NOWHERE)
Interview with director Kyran Davies (STEPHEN THE TIME TRAVELLING DOG)
STEPHEN THE TIME TRAVELLING DOG, directed by Kyran Davies is perhaps one of the most loved films that was ever played at a WILDsound Festival. The audience attending the July 2016 Under 5 minute FEEDBACK Film Festival LOVED this film. It was a pleasure interviewing the director, especially because his answers were all funny. Matthew Toffolo:… Continue reading Interview with director Kyran Davies (STEPHEN THE TIME TRAVELLING DOG)
Interview with director Nicola Balhuizen Hepp (WALK)
WALK, directed by Nicola Balhuizen Hepp played to rave reviews at the Under 5 Minute FEEDBACK Film Festival in July 2016. It was an honor to interview her: Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Nicola Balhuizen Hepp: In dealing with my father’s ageing process, my films are exploring themes and issues that have… Continue reading Interview with director Nicola Balhuizen Hepp (WALK)
Interview with director Lisa Svelmoe (DREAMS OR DEMONS)
DREAMS OR DEMONS, directed by Lisa Svelmoe played to rave reviews at the Under 5 minute Film Festival in July 2016. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Lisa Svelmoe: I was asked to make a film about a relevant media subject and I chose body image. MT: From the idea to the finished… Continue reading Interview with director Lisa Svelmoe (DREAMS OR DEMONS)
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