Category: interview

Interview with Winning Screenwriter Craig Andrews (UNTIL THE DAY)

July 2018 1st Scene Screenplay Winner.   Matthew Toffolo: What is your screenplay about? Craig Andrews: The story, set in the 1880’s, centers Christine Lockhart who has just graduated from high school. She’s the daughter of a social climbing doctor, who forces her to court, Arron, the obnoxious son of a business partner and banker.… Continue reading Interview with Winning Screenwriter Craig Andrews (UNTIL THE DAY)

Interview with Winning Screenwriter Christopher K. Jones (TV Pilot – Headcase)

July 2018 Winning Television Screenplay Winner. Matthew Toffolo: What is your TV Pilot screenplay about? Christopher K. Jones: Headcase is a one-hour drama. The overall show is about a Dr. Andrew Beck who is the “go-to” sports phycologists for elite but troubled pro athletes, otherwise know as HEADCASES. There isn’t a head he can’t fix…except… Continue reading Interview with Winning Screenwriter Christopher K. Jones (TV Pilot – Headcase)

Interview with Filmmaker Stuart Everitt (BURIED)

BURIED was the winner of BEST MUSIC at the European FEEDBACK Film Festival in June 2018. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Stuart Everitt: As I was growing up my Dad introduced me to collecting. He’s a big collector of militaria. He was born right at the end of the World War… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Stuart Everitt (BURIED)

Interview with Filmmaker Melanie Faye (PUPPETS AND PUSHPINS)

PUPPETS AND PUSHPINS was the winner of BEST MUSIC at the July 2018 FEMALE Feedback Film Festival in July 2018 in Los Angeles. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Melanie Faye : I was in my last year of Capilano University’s film program and we received a small budget to make a… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Melanie Faye (PUPPETS AND PUSHPINS)

Interview with Filmmaker Eshaana Sheth (THE BUTTER KNIFE)

THE BUTTER KNIFE played to rave reviews at the July 2018 FEMALE Feedback Film Festival in Los Angeles. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Eshaana Sheth: The film is a response to the variety of people that I encountered after moving to LA as well as the nuances of dating and socializing… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Eshaana Sheth (THE BUTTER KNIFE)

Interview with Filmmaker Emily Eaglin (SWEETER)

SWEETER played to rave reviews at the July 2018 FAMILY Film Festival in Toronto. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Emily Eaglin: A combination of babysitting & wanting to take on a true challenge as a director (hence a child-filled cast)! I also wanted to create a role for myself Samira, who… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Emily Eaglin (SWEETER)

Interview with Filmmaker Anaiis Cisco (BREATHLESS)

 BREATHLESS was the winner of BEST PERFORMANCES at the July 2018 Los Angeles FEEDBACK Film Festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Anaiis Cisco: This film was inspired by the killing of Eric Garner which was captured by Ramsey Orta. 2. From the idea to the finished product, how long did it… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Anaiis Cisco (BREATHLESS)

Interview with Filmmaker Jia Li (THE CALL)

THE CALL played to rave reviews at the July 2018 FEMALE Feedback Film Festival in July 2018 in Toronto. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Jia Li: I was planning to do a collection of horror films that only happened in one location and one night. 2. From the idea to the… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Jia Li (THE CALL)

Interview with Screenwriter Max Federman (ABANDON ALL HOPE)

ABANDON ALL HOPE was the winner of BEST SHORT SCREENPLAY at the July 2018 Screenplay Festival. Matthew Toffolo: What is your screenplay about? Max Federman: A sinister government organization investigates a mysterious, seemingly infinite stairwell after a group of college students unwittingly stumble upon it hidden on campus. Unimaginable evil lurks in the oily dark.… Continue reading Interview with Screenwriter Max Federman (ABANDON ALL HOPE)