Category: short film

Interview with Filmmaker Greg Osei (SEARCHING FOR WONDER)

SEARCHING FOR WONDER was the winner of BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY at the July 2020 Experimental Film Festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Greg Osei: I had several experiences in 2016 that really inspired me to make this film. Two of the biggest inspirations were Beyoncé’s Lemonade and Taylor Mac’s A 24-Decade History… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Greg Osei (SEARCHING FOR WONDER)

Interview with Filmmaker Johan Stavsjö (SAY YES)

SAY YES played to rave reviews at the June 2020 ROMANCE Feedback Film Festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Johan Stavsjö: I wanted to tell a modern love story and drew influences from my past. The film is a combination of three love stories from my personal life. The goal was… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Johan Stavsjö (SAY YES)

Interview with Filmmaker Claire Campbell (WINTER’S BLIGHT)

WINTER’S BLIGHT was the winner of BEST VISUAL DESIGN at the April 2020 ANIMATION Feedback Film Festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Claire Campbell: I’d been wanting to make another stop motion film for a few years, because stop motion animation and production design is what I’m really passionate about. Prior… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Claire Campbell (WINTER’S BLIGHT)

Interview with Filmmaker Sophie Francey (BECOMING______)

BECOMING_____ played to rave reviews at the June 2020 LGBT Film Festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Sophie Francey: I am a graduate student at Texas State University, and in my first semester we were asked to make a documentary for our final project in my digital storytelling class. I had… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Sophie Francey (BECOMING______)

Interview with Filmmaker Dara Bratt (I THINK I’LL MAKE IT)

I THINK I’LL MAKE IT played to rave reviews at the June 2020 LGBT Film Festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Dara Bratt: I met Kat in one of her fitness classes and really loved her boisterous energy, and her relentless passion. When she mentioned she had written a memoir, “I… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Dara Bratt (I THINK I’LL MAKE IT)

Interview with Filmmaker Peter Chapman (A KEPT BOY)

A KEPT BOY was the winner of BEST PERFORMANCES at the June 2020 LGBT Film Festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Peter Chapman: To be honest, my original motivation to create this film was to rid myself of the story. “A Kept Boy” is based on a relationship I experienced with… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Peter Chapman (A KEPT BOY)