Nyan Kyal Say’s short film played to rave reviews at the March 2017 ANIMATION Short Film Festival. “KARMOUMA” is a multiple award winning animated short film. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Boubaker Boukhari: I received a classic letter from a friend. She described me as the little boy who had wings and… Continue reading Interview with director/animator Boubaker Boukhari (KAROUMA)
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Interview with director/animator Nyan Kyal Say (MY LIFE I DON’T WANT)
Nyan Kyal Say’s short film was the winner of BEST FILM at the March 2017 ANIMATION Short Film Festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Nyan Kyal Say: The reality that I saw and heard in my surroundings, and the news that I read, and my friends’ experiences what I felt together,… Continue reading Interview with director/animator Nyan Kyal Say (MY LIFE I DON’T WANT)
Interview with director Brendon Rathbone (MARAUDER)
Brendon Rathbone’s short film “MARAUDER” was the winner of “Best Musical Score” at the Action/Thriller Festival in February 2017. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Brandon Rathbone: A lot of the shorts that I had made before Marauder had been thrown together for 48 hour film fests and even though I’m happy… Continue reading Interview with director Brendon Rathbone (MARAUDER)
Interview with director Aslak Danbolt (LAST BASE)
Aslak Danbolt’s short film “THE LAST BASE” was the winner of “Best Cinematography” at the Action/Thriller Festival in February 2017. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Aslak Danbolt: I was motivated to finish something I started several years ago; In 2008 I made a documentary about a group of base-jumpers that failed… Continue reading Interview with director Aslak Danbolt (LAST BASE)
Interview with Composer/Musician Michael Abels (GET OUT)
Michael Abels is an African-American composer known for his orchestra works Global Warming, Delights & Dances, and Urban Legend, and choral pieces such as Be The Change and Limitless. “GET OUT” was his first foray as a composer in the film industry, and it definitely won’t be his last. It was great interviewing this extremely… Continue reading Interview with Composer/Musician Michael Abels (GET OUT)
Interview with director Paul Jerndal (INDIGO)
Paul Jerndal’s short film “INDIGO” was the winner of “BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY” and “BEST MUSICAL SCORE” at the February 2017 FEEDBACK Film Festival. His film is a true example of a cinematic experience. An honor to chat with him. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Life. Life motivated me. I see people every… Continue reading Interview with director Paul Jerndal (INDIGO)
Interview with director Nathalie Cusson (SUNDAY AFTERNOON)
Nathalie Cusson’s short film “SUNDAY AFTERNOON” played to raves reviews at the February 2017 Romance FEEDBACK Film Festival. It was an honor chatting with her about her short film and what’s next. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? The initial motivation was to see if I could produce a sensual film without… Continue reading Interview with director Nathalie Cusson (SUNDAY AFTERNOON)
Interview with director Raynor Arkenbout (RUN FREE)
Raynor Arkenbout’s short film “RUN FREE” played to raves reviews at the February 2017 Romance FEEDBACK Film Festival. It was an honor chatting with him about his short film and what’s next. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? It’s a story that originated from two sources that interested me a lot. One… Continue reading Interview with director Raynor Arkenbout (RUN FREE)
Interview with director/actor Nicole Jones (FOUR DAY WEEKEND)
Nicole Jones’ short film “FOUR DAY WEEKEND” was the overwhelming winner of “BEST FILM” at the February 2017 Romance Film Festival. She not only directed the film, but also starred in it as well. A definite true talent. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? I was motivated by a desire to see… Continue reading Interview with director/actor Nicole Jones (FOUR DAY WEEKEND)
Interview with Production Designer Maria Djurkovic (Oscar Nominated – The Imitation Game)
Maria Djurkovic is one of the most talented Production Designers in the industry today. She has created a multitude of worlds in many critically acclaimed movies and TV shows, including: Sliding Doors (1998), Billy Elliot (2000), The Hours (2002), Mamma Mia! (2008), Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011), and Gold (2017). Matthew Toffolo: Is there a… Continue reading Interview with Production Designer Maria Djurkovic (Oscar Nominated – The Imitation Game)
