Category: feedback film festival

Interview with Director Michael Brims (THE SOUNDS OF STREET VENDORS)

MT: What were your initial reactions when watching the Toronto audience talking about your film in the feedback video?

MB: I absolutely loved it. I wish I had been there!

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 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 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 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 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)

Interview with Filmmaker James Ersted (MONTH TO MONTH)

Month to Month was the opening film at the June 2016 FEEDBACK Film Festival. The audience really responded to this short film. It’s a little bit musical, with a splash of dramatic character study, and a twist of fantasy. It was an honor to chat with the director James Ersted: Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker James Ersted (MONTH TO MONTH)