Frank Aron Gårdsø’s short film O was the winner of BEST FILM at the October 2016 Horror/Thriller Film Festival. It was a pleasure to interview him about his film and what’s next: Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Frank Aron Gårdsø: I wanted to see if I was capable of making a… Continue reading Interview with director Frank Aron Gårdsø (O)
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Interview with Story Artist Chris Paluszek (Robot Chicken, The LEGO Movies)
What fun it was to sit down with the extraordinarily talented artist Chris Paluszek. In many ways his career is just getting started as he’ll be helping create all of the upcoming LEGO Movies in the next few years. Enjoy! Matthew Toffolo: What job has been your most valuable experience so far? Chris Paluszek: I… Continue reading Interview with Story Artist Chris Paluszek (Robot Chicken, The LEGO Movies)
Interview with Supervising Sound Editor Wylie Stateman (The Hateful Eight, Home Alone, JFK)
Wylie Statement is a gem. It’s a simple as that. This is truly one of my favorite interviews. In my subjective opinion, it’s a must read for anyone in the industry and for those attempting to get into the industry. His answers were entertaining, educational, and there is a theme that ties it all together. See if you can figure it out. Hope you enjoy.
Interview with director Patrik Bergh (THE APOLOGY)
Patrik Bergh’s short film THE APOLOGY played to rave reviews at the October 2016 Action/Crime FEEDBACK Film Festival. His film is a perfectly executed short with a great twist, some thrills, and some great laughs. It’s simply what a short film is all about. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Patrik Bergh:… Continue reading Interview with director Patrik Bergh (THE APOLOGY)
Interview with Storyboard Artist Yoriaki Mochizuki (The Lego Movie, Storks)
It was definitely an education chatting with story artist Yoriaki Mochizuki. He chats about working storyboarding animation movies and how it can be a much more creative process than working on live action films, and so much more…. Matthew Toffolo: How was your storyboard experience working on STORKS? When did you come aboard the film?… Continue reading Interview with Storyboard Artist Yoriaki Mochizuki (The Lego Movie, Storks)
Interview with The Newton Brothers (Composers – Ouija: 2, The Runner)
What a great time I had chatting with the extremely talented Newton Brothers (Andrew Grush & Taylor Stewart). A composing team that has already “scored” an impressive resume. I talked with them while they were in the midst of promoting their composing work on the horror film “Ouija: Origin of Evil.” Matthew Toffolo: You guys… Continue reading Interview with The Newton Brothers (Composers – Ouija: 2, The Runner)
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 Sound Mixer Tony Dawe (Return of the Jedi, Alice in Wonderland, Troy)
George Lucas was very involved in the making of “Revenge of the Jedi”, and spent a lot of time on the sets. I got on very well with George, and we had many discussions about the use of computers in film making and where that was going to go. Looking back, of course he was absolutely right. He is a most incredible person and visionary and I really loved working with him.
However, working on “Revenge of the Jedi” (which was its original title), was very intense and not one of my favourite experiences.
Interview with Stunt Performer Lisa Dempsey (Titanic, Sully, Minority Report)
I did a stunt that required me to cartwheel off a balcony and land feet first into boxes – I ended up in the ER with a broken tibia, fibula and ankle. I had three surgeries and that derailed my career for a while. I rehabbed like a pro athlete and feel bionic now. I am reinforced, realigned and will live with my titanium tibial rod forever. That was nine years ago, today. October 7.
Interview with Sound Editor Piero Mura (The Accountant, 500 Days of Summer)
Piero Mura has worked in the sound department on over 100 films in the last 25+ years. His list of credits include Ben Hur, Fast & Furious 6, Skyfall, Warrior, War of the Worlds, and Training Day to name a few. It was an honor talking to him about his career and sound in general.… Continue reading Interview with Sound Editor Piero Mura (The Accountant, 500 Days of Summer)
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