Category: directing a film

Interview with Filmmaker Parker Alexander Meyers (AND-1139)

AND-1139 played to rave reviews at the April 2020 LGBT Feedback Film Festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Parker Alexander Meyers: I really wanted to tell an emotional story that would show a different side of technology. We always see the negative sides of what could be, but I wanted to… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Parker Alexander Meyers (AND-1139)

Interview with Filmmaker Christina Hibner (UNIFIED THEORY)

UNIFIED THEORY was awarded BEST SOUND & MUSIC at the April 2020 Animation Feedback Film Festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Christina Hibner: This was a student thesis film I created as a final project for graduate school at SVA. I feel there are not enough scientific cartoons that explain how… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Christina Hibner (UNIFIED THEORY)

Interview with Filmmaker Kevin Barwick (SERPENDIPITY)

SERPENDIPITY was awarded BEST CHARACTERS at the April 2020 ANIMATION Feedback Film Festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Kevin Barwick: I was motivated by the fresh take on the well known character of Medusa. With this film it was exciting to explore the boundaries between grounded and fantasy storytelling. 2. From… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Kevin Barwick (SERPENDIPITY)

Interview with Filmmaker Léwuga Benson (TIME TO LEAVE)

TIME TO LEAVE played to rave reviews at the April 2020 NEW YORK FEEDBACK Film Festival. The film was awarded BEST SOUND & MUSIC. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? I was motivated by my own personal experiences of being black in a country that is hostile, suspicious, and judgemental of me… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Léwuga Benson (TIME TO LEAVE)

Interview with Filmmaker Bjarke de Koning (RENOVATION)

RENOVATION played to rave reviews at the April 2020 LGBT Film Festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Bjarke de Koning: I had an apartment that I was unable to finish renovating and I felt like having a creative outlet and occupy my mind with something meanwhile. The love story is fiction… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Bjarke de Koning (RENOVATION)

Interview with Filmmakers Kellie Etling & Caitlyn Johannes (QUEERLY BELOVED)

QUEERLY BELOVED played to rave reviews at the April 2020 LGBT Film Festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Kellie: What really motivated me to make this film was the lack of representation or education on queer identities that weren’t “Gay”. It took me a long time to realize my sexual orientation… Continue reading Interview with Filmmakers Kellie Etling & Caitlyn Johannes (QUEERLY BELOVED)

Interview with Filmmaker Claire Downey (&YOU)

&YOU played to rave reviews at the April 2020 Documentary Film Festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Claire Downey: A long list of things, but the short answer would be a feeling of injustice. I saw Caroline’s case fall apart in real time. It broke my heart. I felt like my… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Claire Downey (&YOU)

Interview with Filmmaker Hendricksen Armand (STATE OF FLOW)

STATE OF FLOW played to rave reviews at the April 2020 Documentary Film Festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Hendricksen Armand: I found this wonderful art browsing on social media and I never thought of Hula Hooping being more than keeping a plastic circle from falling off your waist. I immediately… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Hendricksen Armand (STATE OF FLOW)

Interview with Filmmaker Marni Little (THE TALK)

THE TALK was the winner of BEST PERFORMANCES at the April 2020 Under 5 Minute Film Festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Marni Little: We started a project called Three In Three where I am given three prompts (a characters, a location and a word) and have to write a three… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Marni Little (THE TALK)

Interview with Filmmaker Grace Wagner & Lisbet Byler (AFRAID)

AFRAID was the winner of BEST FILM at the April 2020 Under 5 Minute Film Festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Grace Wagner: We wanted to create a film that shows the anxiety and fear we feel doing everyday tasks, like when we are walking to our car alone at night.… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Grace Wagner & Lisbet Byler (AFRAID)