SNIP played to rave reviews at the August 2018 Young Filmmakers Film Festival i Toronto. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Ken Clark: I like to tell stories that entertain but also prick the conscience of the viewer. Due to illness I spent some time in hospital and in my ward was… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Ken Clark (SNIP)
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Interview with Filmmaker Daniel Bergeson (UNEARTHED)
UNEARTHED was the winner of BEST PERFORMANCES at the August 2018 Young Filmmakers Film Festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? I had been wanting to write a part for a strong female lead and to work with a very young actor. I’ve also found that the best way to empathize with… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Daniel Bergeson (UNEARTHED)
Interview with Filmmaker Mischa Livingstone (CUBICLE)
CUBICLE played to rave reviews at the September 2018 Under 5 Minute Film Festival in Toronto Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Mischa Livingstone: One day at work I happened to wander into an area of the third floor that I hadn’t been in before. Lo and behold, I discovered a recently… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Mischa Livingstone (CUBICLE)
Interview with Filmmaker Peta Milan (RIGHT TO BE FORGOTTEN)
RIGHT TO BE FORGOTTEN played to rave reviews at the August 2018 FEMALE Film Festival in Toronto. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Peta Milan: I have a close working relationship with Victim Support Europe and they wanted me to create a film for them on cybercrime. I had read over the… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Peta Milan (RIGHT TO BE FORGOTTEN)
Interview with Filmmaker Shinya Isobe (FOR REST)
FOR REST was the winner of BEST FILM at the August 2018 Experimental Film Festival in Toronto. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Shinya Isobe: Filmmaking is my life’s work, so there is no special motive in this film. If anything, it is to make better film than the previous. 2. From… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Shinya Isobe (FOR REST)
Interview with Filmmaker Sam South (EAT JEREMY)
EAT JEREMY was the winner of BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY at the August 2018 Comedy Film Festival in Toronto. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Sam South: Comedy has always been my favourite genre to write and this idea has been floating around for quite a while. I’ve made 4 short films so far… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Sam South (EAT JEREMY)
Interview with Filmmaker Larissa Pruett (GET HOME SAFE)
GET HOME SAFE was the winner of BEST FILM at the September 2018 Comedy FEEDBACK Festival in Los Angeles. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Larissa Pruett: I was journaling on this concept of two women competing to see how far they could make it down an alley before they died. I… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Larissa Pruett (GET HOME SAFE)
Interview with Filmmaker Steve Socki (HALLOWSTIDE)
HALLOWSTIDE played to rave reviews at the September 2018 Under 5 Minute Film Festival in Toronto. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Steve Socki: Want to create moving paintings with visual interest. 2. From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for you to make this short? 1… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Steve Socki (HALLOWSTIDE)
Interview with Filmmaker Jessica Champneys (STAR WARS: DRESCA)
STAR WARS: DRESCA was the winner of BEST PERFORMANCES at the September 2018 FAN FICTION Festival in Toronto. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Jessica Champneys: I love Star Wars! But also, the character of Dresca is one that I came up with when I was just 12 years old. Growing up… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Jessica Champneys (STAR WARS: DRESCA)
Interview with Filmmaker Sean Wehrli (GLENDALE)
GLENDALE played to rave reviews at the August 2018 Experimental Film Festival in Toronto. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Sean Wehrli: I have a major passion for visual storytelling, with film and music videos at the top of that list. This project specifically came out of a major draw to the… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Sean Wehrli (GLENDALE)
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