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 the Brazilian Film Collective “we are magnolias” (The Grenade)

“we are magnolias” made an amazing short film called “The Grenade”  that was shown at the December 2016 FEMALE Feedback Film Festival. It was awarded “Best Music” at the festival. Before I interviewed them, they wanted to introduce themselves: We are an artistic collective from Brazil, formed by three women: Barbara, Nat and Valentina. We all… Continue reading Interview with the Brazilian Film Collective “we are magnolias” (The Grenade)

Interview with director Stephanie Jaclyn (FREEMALES)

Stephanie Jaclyn directed  the comedy web series  “FREEMALES”, which was showcased at the FEMALE FEEDBACK Film Festival in December 2016. “FREEMALES” was awarded “Best Overall Performances” at the festival.  Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Stephanie Jaclyn: I wanted to see content created by women for women and while the housemate comedy genre… Continue reading Interview with director Stephanie Jaclyn (FREEMALES)

Interview with director Miriam Dehne (FALLING STARS)

Miriam Dehne directed  the artistic mystery short film “FALLING STARS”, which was showcased at the FEMALE FEEDBACK Film Festival in December 2016. “FALLING STARS” was awarded “Best Cinematography” at the festival.  Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Miriam Dehne: That two young female writers – students from university in Babelsberg (Berlin) came to me… Continue reading Interview with director Miriam Dehne (FALLING STARS)

Interview with director Vu Hoang (MARTY: A WILD WEST NEVERLAND)

Vu Hoang directed  the short film Adventure/Western “MARTY: A WILD WEST NEVERLAND”, which was showcased at the Los Angeles FEEDBACK Film Festival in December 2016. The film was awarded “Best Film” at the festival is and easily one of the best short films made in the 2016.  Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film?… Continue reading Interview with director Vu Hoang (MARTY: A WILD WEST NEVERLAND)

Interview with director Teddy Cecil (HELIO)

Teddy Cecil directed  the short film Sci-Fi/Thriller “HELIO”, which was showcased at the Los Angeles FEEDBACK Film Festival in December 2016. The film received rave reviews from the audience and was awarded “Best Cinematography” at the festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Teddy Cecil: There are a lot of stories I’ve been… Continue reading Interview with director Teddy Cecil (HELIO)

Interview with director Daniel Greenwald (A Few Rubber Bands More)

Daniel Greenwald directed  the short film Western/Comedy “A Few Rubber Bands More”, which was showcased at the Los Angeles FEEDBACK Film Festival in December 2016. The film received rave reviews from the audience and was awarded “Best Cinematography” at the festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Daniel Greenwald: Film making was… Continue reading Interview with director Daniel Greenwald (A Few Rubber Bands More)

Interview with director Patrick Cheung (TIME)

Patrick Cheung’s short film from Hong Kong “TIME” played to rave reviews at the November 2016 Under 5 Minute FEEDBACK Film Festival. It was the winner of “Best Music” at the festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Patrick Cheung: I love timelapse especially hyperlapse and I really wanted to make one… Continue reading Interview with director Patrick Cheung (TIME)

Interview with director Rodrigo Espinosa (ATOMIC COUPLE!)

Rodrigo Espinosa’s short film “ATOMIC COUPLE!” played was the winner of “BEST FILM” at the December 2016 Los Angeles FEEDBACK Film Festival. It was awarded the winner of “Best Music” at the festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? The story of the little girl with the Lego, which you have on… Continue reading Interview with director Rodrigo Espinosa (ATOMIC COUPLE!)

Interview with director Kurtis Theorin (ENCORE)

Kurtis Theorin’s short film “ENCORE” played to rave reviews at the December 2016 Los Angeles FEEDBACK Film Festival. It was the winner of “Best Music” at the festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Kurtis Theorin: We wanted to stretch ourselves and create something that felt unique. We had done projects for… Continue reading Interview with director Kurtis Theorin (ENCORE)