NOSTOMANIA is an experimental film from Canada that played to rave reviews at the April 2017 FEMALE FEEDBACK Film Festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Paige K. Boudreau: I’ve long had an interest in urban exploration, particularly from my roadtrips across rural Saskatchewan. The biggest find I ever had was the… Continue reading Interview with director Paige K. Boudreau (NOSTOMANIA)
Category: short film
Interview with director Ruth Pickett (LE BELLE FOLIE)
LE BELLE FOLIE was awarded BEST MUSIC at the April 2017 FEMALE FEEDBACK Film Festival. It was an honor to interview the director of the unique and imaginative comedy. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Ruth Pickett: I’ve been writing for a long time, working on various different projects, almost all comedic… Continue reading Interview with director Ruth Pickett (LE BELLE FOLIE)
Interview with director Paul Zehrer (BEING SEEN)
Paul Zehrer’s short film “BEING SEEN” was the winner of BEST FILM at the March 2017 DOCUMENTARY Short Film Festival Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? My cinematographer, Chikara Motomura, and I were approached by the director of Lifehouse Agency in Marin, CA, to create a video that would help the community… Continue reading Interview with director Paul Zehrer (BEING SEEN)
Interview with director John Mollison (THE GENTLEMAN NEXT DOOR)
John Mollison’s short film played at the March 2017 DOCUMENTARY Short Film Festival Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? I believe that old warriors have great insight into life. From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for you to make this short? 45 days. How would you… Continue reading Interview with director John Mollison (THE GENTLEMAN NEXT DOOR)
Interview with director/animator Boubaker Boukhari (KAROUMA)
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)
Interview with director James Peaty (APPRAISAL)
James Peaty’s short film “APPRAISAL” was the winner of “Best Performances” at the Action/Thriller Festival in February 2017. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? James Peaty: My main motivation for making the film was to test myself in relation to how I work with actors. In the main, I hadn’t worked with… Continue reading Interview with director James Peaty (APPRAISAL)
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 Paula Neves (PUMPKIN)
Paula Neves’ short film “PUMPKIN” 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? Pumpkin is my thesis film in school. I saw the opportunity to make something good… Continue reading Interview with director Paula Neves (PUMPKIN)
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