BODIES OF WATER was the winner of BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY at the February 2019 LGBT Film Festival in Toronto. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? David Lykes Keenan: The story is based on a pivotal moment in my life. As shown in the film, it was the moment when I found the courage… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker David Lykes Keenan (BODIES OF WATER)
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Interview with Filmmaker Michael Davis (HINDSIGHT)
HINDSIGHT was the winner of BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY at the February 2019 ROMANCE Film Festival in Toronto. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Michael Davis: What motivated me was getting the opportunity to tell a story that plays backward. I also thought it was a really interesting character study on people and relationships.… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Michael Davis (HINDSIGHT)
Interview with Filmmaker Katie Garibaldi (STAR IN THE EAST)
STAR IN THE EAST played to rave reviews at the February 2019 Experimental Film Festival in Los Angeles. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Katie Garibaldi: “Star in the East” is a song I wrote about the Biblical story of the three kings who follow a star to welcome the newborn baby… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Katie Garibaldi (STAR IN THE EAST)
Interview with Writer/Actor/Producer Judith Eisenberg (THE SECRET LIVES OF TEACHERS)
THE SECRET LIVES OF TEACHERS played to rave reviews at the February 2019 ROMANCE Festival in Toronto. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Steve Anderson: I was a high school history teacher and I wanted to make a short film about my years of teaching. I was lucky enough to retire early… Continue reading Interview with Writer/Actor/Producer Judith Eisenberg (THE SECRET LIVES OF TEACHERS)
Interview with Filmmaker Cameron Kostopoulos (PERSON(A))
PERSON(A) was the winner of BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY at the February 2019 Experimental FEEDBACK Film Festival in Los Angeles. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Cameron Kostopoulos: I was fascinated by the idea of the persona, and the separation of the persona from the body. I wanted to portray the human identity as… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Cameron Kostopoulos (PERSON(A))
Interview with Filmmaker Danja Politis (ANIMUS PER MACHINA)
ANIMUS PER MACHINA played to rave reviews at the January 2019 Female FEEDBACK Film Festival in Toronto. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Danja Politis: I always wanted to make an animation that was longer than three minutes on my own. At the time I was still at school and was given… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Danja Politis (ANIMUS PER MACHINA)
Interview with Filmmaker Kayden Phoenix (PENANCE)
PENANCE played to rave reviews at the January 2019 LGBT Feedback Film Festival in Los Angeles. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Kayden Phoenix: I grew up in a Catholic church, my mom even sang choir. I’m not religious but the church has always been a powerful influence People turn away from… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Kayden Phoenix (PENANCE)
Interview with Filmmaker Raghuvir Joshi (YAMAN)
YAMAN was the winner of BEST MUSIC at the Janaury 2019 LGBT Feedback Film Festival in Los Angeles. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Raghuvir Joshi: Yaman was a personal story to begin with. The struggle to separate from my soulmate after having discovered my sexuality was the most excruciating yet rewarding… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Raghuvir Joshi (YAMAN)
Interview with Filmmaker Aimiende Negbenebor Sela (UTOPIA)
UTOPIA was the winner of BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY at the January 2019 LGBT Feedback Film Festival in Los Angeles. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Aimiende Negbenebor Sela: I would say what motivated me to make Utopia was my own struggle with race, identity, and self-acceptance. I am Nigerian (African American) and though… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Aimiende Negbenebor Sela (UTOPIA)
Interview with Filmmaker Damien Starr (I’LL BE FINE)
I’LL BE FINE was the winner of BEST FILM at the December 2018 COMEDY Festival in Los Angeles. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Damien Starr: This was a student project and the restriction was to have it within 3 minutes. I wanted to challenge myself in a couple of ways, firstly… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Damien Starr (I’LL BE FINE)
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