Iván Sáinz-Pardo’s short film SAVE played to rave reviews at the October 2016 Horror/Thriller Film Festival. It was a pleasure to interview him about his film and what’s next: Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Iván Sáinz-Pardo: Just wanted to work with actors again and I needed to tell a new story.… Continue reading Interview with director Iván Sáinz-Pardo (SAVE)
Category: short film
Interview with Director Marc-Andre Morissette (20:15)
20:15, the award winning short film directed by Marc-Andre Morissette at the WILDsound Best of Sci-Fi/Fantasy Short Film Festival in September 2016. It was a pleasure sitting down to chat about his film and career. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? From the beginning I knew that I wanted to make my… Continue reading Interview with Director Marc-Andre Morissette (20:15)
Interview with Filmmaker Steve Socki (SPARROW DUET)
Steve Socki’s short film SPARROW DUET played to rave reviews at the August 2016 Under 5 minute FEEDBACK Film Festival. It was an honor chatting with her: Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Steve Socki: INSPIRATION FROM PLAYFUL MOVEMENTS IN NATURE, ESPECIALLY IN THE TIMING & CHOREOGRAPHY. REINTERPRETING & EXPERIMENTING THOSE OBSERVATIONS… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Steve Socki (SPARROW DUET)
Interview with Filmmaker Michelle Brand (A SMALL VOICE)
Michelle Brand’s short film A SMALL VOICE played to rave reviews at the August 2016 Under 5 minute FEEDBACK Film Festival. It was an honor chatting with her: Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Michelle Brand: The film ‘A Small Voice’ is based on a personal experience of the time when I… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Michelle Brand (A SMALL VOICE)
Interview with Filmmaker Leon Williams (HOWELL)
Leon Williams’ short film “HOWELL” played at the July 2016 Under 5min. FEEDBACK FIlm Festival. It’s mystery meets supernatural meets comedy with a great twist at the end. A must see short film. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Leon Williams: Nothing in particular. I simply had the idea one day and with… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Leon Williams (HOWELL)
Interview with Filmmaker Dan Robinette (DRAWN TO FEAR)
Dan Robinette’s short film DRAWN TO FEAR was voted “Scariest Film” at the August 2016 Horror FEEDBACK Film Festival. Quite the achievement when you look at all of the other excellent and scary films that were also showcased. It was an honor to interview Mr. Robinette and chat about his film and what’s next! Matthew… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Dan Robinette (DRAWN TO FEAR)
Interview with director Lior Sperando (PEOPLE OF NOWHERE)
PEOPLE OF NOWHERE, directed by Lior Sperando, was the winner of Best FILM at the July 2016 Under 5min. FEEDBACK Film Festival. It was one of the most popular films that has ever played at the festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Lior Sperando: I have heard and read different opinions about… Continue reading Interview with director Lior Sperando (PEOPLE OF NOWHERE)
Interview with director Kyran Davies (STEPHEN THE TIME TRAVELLING DOG)
STEPHEN THE TIME TRAVELLING DOG, directed by Kyran Davies is perhaps one of the most loved films that was ever played at a WILDsound Festival. The audience attending the July 2016 Under 5 minute FEEDBACK Film Festival LOVED this film. It was a pleasure interviewing the director, especially because his answers were all funny. Matthew Toffolo:… Continue reading Interview with director Kyran Davies (STEPHEN THE TIME TRAVELLING DOG)
Interview with director Tim Butcher (CLEAN BREAK)
CLEAN BREAK, directed by Tim Butcher was the winner of Best Overall Performances at the July 2016 Comedy Short Film Festival. It was an honor to sit down with him to chat about his film and filmmaking career. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Tim Butcher: I wanted to make a film… Continue reading Interview with director Tim Butcher (CLEAN BREAK)
Interview with Director Jarek Zabczynski (JACK IS PRETTY)
I really loved how vocal and astute the audience was. People were picking up on little details and pointing them out and I couldn’t help but smile as I sat in the back of the theater. I kinda liked that no one knew that I was there until after the feedback session, really assured me the comments were real and genuine, not at all influenced by my presence at the festival.
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