Ian Schiller’s short film KONG’S played to rave reviews at the April 2017 Horror/Thriller Film Festival. It was an honor catching up with the very talented filmmaker. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Ian Schiller: I work in film but mostly documentary sports and commercials. I want to broaden my story telling… Continue reading Interview with director Ian Schiller (KONG’S)
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Interview with actress Linette Beaumont (THE PROWLER)
Linette Beaumont was the winner of “Best Performance” in her short film THE PROWLER at the April 2017 Horror/Thriller Film Festival. It was an honor to chat with her about her role and what’s next for the talented actress: Matthew Toffolo: Describe your character? How was the process in executing this performance? Linette Beaumont: Eva… Continue reading Interview with actress Linette Beaumont (THE PROWLER)
Interview with Editor Sarah Lucky (Grace and Frankie)
It was a pleasure having editor Sarah Lucky answer some questions on the editing process and the art of being a great editor. Matthew Toffolo: Tell us about the GRACE AND FRANKIE experience? How is editing the show? Sarah Lucky: I can’t say enough good things about my experience on Grace and Frankie. The… Continue reading Interview with Editor Sarah Lucky (Grace and Frankie)
Interview with Cinematographer Tobias Datum (Imposters, Mozart in the Jungle)
It was a pleasure to have the very talented Director of Photographer Tobias Datum answer some questions. Go to his website for more information: www.tobiasdatum.com Matthew Toffolo: Is there a project to date that you’ve worked on that you’re most proud of? Not really. I do love all the things I have worked on. I put… Continue reading Interview with Cinematographer Tobias Datum (Imposters, Mozart in the Jungle)
Interview with director Jake Gutwillig (SHELTERED)
SHELTERED was awarded “BEST MUSIC” at the April 2017 Horror/Thriller FEEDBACK Film Festival Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Jake Gutwillig: A lot of different things motivated me to make this film, for example thematically telling a story about how challenging parents and authority truths is important. Though the biggest factor is… Continue reading Interview with director Jake Gutwillig (SHELTERED)
Interview with director Cibele Santa Cruz (THE MAN FROM THE SWIM LANE ASIDE)
THE MAN FROM THE SWIM LAND ASIDE was the winner of “Best Performances” and “Best Cinematography” at the April 2017 Female Film Festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Cibele Santa Cruz: I received an email from a great friend with just a text, that ended up being used in the last… Continue reading Interview with director Cibele Santa Cruz (THE MAN FROM THE SWIM LANE ASIDE)
Interview with director Adrian Buitenhuis (I AM HEATH LEDGER)
“I am Heath Ledger” is a terrific documentary about the life of the talented actor and artist who left us way too early. It’s told through interviews of his good friends, interspersed with Heath’s own home videos. It was an honor to chat with the co-director of the film on the phone. The film is… Continue reading Interview with director Adrian Buitenhuis (I AM HEATH LEDGER)
Interview with documentary director Christian J. Harris (THE LONG GOODBYE)
“THE LONG GOODBYE: AN ALZHEIMER’S STORY” played to rave reviews at the Los Angeles FEEDBACK Film Festival in April 2017. Part of the best of documentary shorts program. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Christian J. Harris: I’ve always been drawn to journalistic pieces. I love human interest stories and this one… Continue reading Interview with documentary director Christian J. Harris (THE LONG GOODBYE)
Interview with director Ashton Avila (HAVE A LITTLE FAITH)
Ashton Avila’s short film played at the April 2017 Los Angeles FEEDBACK Film Festival. Part of the best of Female Director’s showcased. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Ashton Avila: I wanted to tell a story about a girl that I understood but most people don’t. Faith was that girl. From the… Continue reading Interview with director Ashton Avila (HAVE A LITTLE FAITH)
Interview with director Pauline Mabille (RIGHT HERE OF OVER THERE)
The French film “RIGHT HERE OF OVER THERE” was awarded BEST FILM at the April 2017 FEMALE FEEDBACK Film Festival. It was an honor chatting with the extremely talented director Pauline Mabille. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Pauline Mabille: Since I was a little girl I wanted to be an actress… Continue reading Interview with director Pauline Mabille (RIGHT HERE OF OVER THERE)
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