Interview with producer Artin John (2BR02B: TO BE OR NAUGHT TO BE)

Artin John’s short film played at the January 2017 Sci-Fi/Fantasy Film Festival. It was awards “BEST FILM” at the festival and could be the best film played at the festival in the last 12 months! Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Artin John: Derek Ryan (my producing partner) and I, met on the… Continue reading Interview with producer Artin John (2BR02B: TO BE OR NAUGHT TO BE)

Interview with director Zack Russell Bartlett (QUESTIONS)

Zack Russell Bartlett’s short film played at the January 2017 Sci-Fi/Fantasy Film Festival. It was also the winner of “BEST MUSIC” at the festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Zack Russell Bartlett: I love superheroes and I’m particularly fond if the characters that call themselves “The Question”. The persona is really fun,… Continue reading Interview with director Zack Russell Bartlett (QUESTIONS)

Interview with director Ferdinand Koerner (Star Wars “Revengant”)

Ferdinand Koerner’s short film played at the January 2017 Sci-Fi/Fantasy Film Festival. It passed the ultimate test – the fanboys who love Star Wars.  Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Ferdinand Koerner: The very intrinsic motivation were the Lucasfilm Star Wars Fan Film Awards 2016. For the first time you could participate… Continue reading Interview with director Ferdinand Koerner (Star Wars “Revengant”)

Interview with director Xavier Pijuan (MARIA FERNANDA IN TIME)

Xavier Pijuan’s short film played at the January 2017 Sci-Fi/Fantasy Film Festival. It was the one of the funniest short films that has played at the festival to date. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Xavier Pijuan: The principal motivation was that I had to do a short film as my final… Continue reading Interview with director Xavier Pijuan (MARIA FERNANDA IN TIME)

Interview with Stunt Performer Alex Armbruster (Suicide Squad, X-Men: Days of Future Paste)

 Alex Armbruster is one of the most sought after stunt performers working in Canada today. When Hollywood makes an action film, Alex is generally on-set working is various stunt skills and expertise. He has worked on over 60 movies and TV shows in just the last 7 years along. It was an honor to chat… Continue reading Interview with Stunt Performer Alex Armbruster (Suicide Squad, X-Men: Days of Future Paste)

Interview with director Jon James Smith (DO NOT DISTURB)

Jon James Smith’s short film “DO NOT DISTURB” played to great success at the August 2016 HORROR Film Festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Jon James Smith: My motivation for making the film boils down to two things. Firstly I had a story and ideas I desperately wanted to share with… Continue reading Interview with director Jon James Smith (DO NOT DISTURB)

Interview with director Oliver McMillan (WHAT’S WEARING MUMMY)

Oliver McMillan’s short film “WHAT’S WEARING MUMMY” played to rave reviews at the December 2016 FAMILY Short Film Festival. Tt was an honor to interview the director: Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Oliver McMillan: My motivation to create What’s Wearing Mummy stemmed from how the script resembled aspects of my own childhood. This… Continue reading Interview with director Oliver McMillan (WHAT’S WEARING MUMMY)

Interview with director/animator Mads Johan Øgaard (I AM DYSLEXIC)

Mads Johan Øgaard’s short film “I AM DYSLEXIC” was the winner of Best Film at the December 2016 Animation Short Film Festival. Perhaps one of the best films to show at the festival in 2016. A film that received great acclaim from the audience Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Mads Johan Øgaard:… Continue reading Interview with director/animator Mads Johan Øgaard (I AM DYSLEXIC)

Interview with director/animator Patrick Jenkins (PHANTOM CITY)

Patrick Jenkin’s animation short film “Phantom City” played to great acclaim at the December 2016 Animation Short Film Festival. This is one of those films that needs and deserves multiple views as there is so much going on. I felt the audience feedback video didn’t truly do this film’s justice as people were just taking… Continue reading Interview with director/animator Patrick Jenkins (PHANTOM CITY)

Interview with director Irene Garces (THERE WAS A PLACE)

Irene Garces directed  the comedy web series  “THERE WAS A PLACE”, which was showcased at the FEMALE FEEDBACK Film Festival in December 2016. “THERE WAS A PLACE” was awarded “Best Film” at the festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Irene Garces: For a long time I have tried to find my own voice… Continue reading Interview with director Irene Garces (THERE WAS A PLACE)