LOVE IS WILD was the winner of BEST MUSIC at the February 2019 Experimental Film Festival in Los Angeles. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Michael McCallum: I have worked with talented singer/songwriter, Jen Sygit, for many years. She had two songs in my first feature film, Fairview St., and it won… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Michael McCallum (LOVE IS WILD)
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Interview with Filmmaker Greg Tudéla (BREAKDOWN)
BREAKDOWN was the winner of BEST FILM at the January 2019 EUROPEAN Short Film Festival in Toronto. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to do this movie? Greg Tudela: I wanted to do a dark comedy against a backdrop of crisis. There has been a social divide in France for years, people are more and more… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Greg Tudéla (BREAKDOWN)
Interview with Filmmaker Greedy Goons (Seth Scott™ – elxr Track3 v2 3)
Seth Scott™ – elxr Track3 v2 3 played to rave reviews at the March 2019 Experimental Film Festival in Toronto. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Greedy Goons: The music video is part of a whole a/v product that was created from Seth Scott TM’s music. It’s a visual analysis of technologies,… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Greedy Goons (Seth Scott™ – elxr Track3 v2 3)
Interview with Filmmaker Hadi Moussally (POSITIVE)
POSITIVE played to rave reviews at the February 2019 Experimental Film Festival in Los Angeles. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Hadi Moussally: Adina, one the models, was telling me about her association with ANIDA – This organization has one aim: to make the public aware about the Albinos worldwide, especially in… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Hadi Moussally (POSITIVE)
Interview with Filmmaker Tim Jockel (HYPRA)
Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Tim Jockel: To collaborate with another creative (the dancer). To express myself visually and try out new animation techniques. 2. From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for you to make this short? about 6months. 3. How would you describe your… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Tim Jockel (HYPRA)
Interview with Screenwriter Jerry Nield (CATCH!)
Matthew Toffolo: What is your screenplay about? Jerry Nield: A historical madcap comedy drama depicting family values, romance, morals, religion, gambling, corruption and revenge. 2. What genres does your screenplay fall under? Historical, biographical, drama, action, comedy. 3. Why should this screenplay be made into a movie? Because it’s an entertaining, must see, four quadrant… Continue reading Interview with Screenwriter Jerry Nield (CATCH!)
Interview with Screenwriter Mark Thiru (BLACK LIVES MATTER)
Matthew Toffolo: What is your screenplay about? I’m not going to choose black nor will I choose white because I’m a human being and that’s all that matters and all lives matter. The love I have for human progress is more than the hate I have for human hatred. I fight for all and not… Continue reading Interview with Screenwriter Mark Thiru (BLACK LIVES MATTER)
Interview with Poet Clay Witkofsky (SIMPLE TRUTH)
1) What is the theme of your poem? Simplify 2) What motivated you to write this poem? Unknown 3) How long have you been writing poetry? This is the only thing I’ve ever wrote 4) If you could have dinner with one person (dead or alive), who would that be? family 5) What influenced you… Continue reading Interview with Poet Clay Witkofsky (SIMPLE TRUTH)
Interview with Screenwriter Daniel Fishbayn (Adventure Time)
Matthew Toffolo: What is your screenplay about? Daniel Fishbayn: My screenplay is a spec script for the beloved Cartoon Network show, Adventure Time. I chose to spec Adventure Time as I was looking for an animated series I connected with not just creatively, but also on a more emotional/personal level. Plus, I’ve been a fan… Continue reading Interview with Screenwriter Daniel Fishbayn (Adventure Time)
Interview with Screenwriter Alex Alvarez (WILL)
Matthew Toffolo: What is your screenplay about? Alex Alvarez: It’s about a middle aged gay man struggling to balance his love life with the full time responsibility of being a caregiver. 2. What genres does your screenplay fall under? Drama. 3. Why should this screenplay be made into a movie? I think WILL poses interesting… Continue reading Interview with Screenwriter Alex Alvarez (WILL)
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