EAT JEREMY was the winner of BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY at the August 2018 Comedy Film Festival in Toronto. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Sam South: Comedy has always been my favourite genre to write and this idea has been floating around for quite a while. I’ve made 4 short films so far… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Sam South (EAT JEREMY)
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Interview with Filmmaker Larissa Pruett (GET HOME SAFE)
GET HOME SAFE was the winner of BEST FILM at the September 2018 Comedy FEEDBACK Festival in Los Angeles. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Larissa Pruett: I was journaling on this concept of two women competing to see how far they could make it down an alley before they died. I… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Larissa Pruett (GET HOME SAFE)
Interview with Filmmaker Steve Socki (HALLOWSTIDE)
HALLOWSTIDE played to rave reviews at the September 2018 Under 5 Minute Film Festival in Toronto. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Steve Socki: Want to create moving paintings with visual interest. 2. From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for you to make this short? 1… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Steve Socki (HALLOWSTIDE)
Interview with Filmmaker Jessica Champneys (STAR WARS: DRESCA)
STAR WARS: DRESCA was the winner of BEST PERFORMANCES at the September 2018 FAN FICTION Festival in Toronto. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Jessica Champneys: I love Star Wars! But also, the character of Dresca is one that I came up with when I was just 12 years old. Growing up… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Jessica Champneys (STAR WARS: DRESCA)
Interview with Filmmaker Nora Jaenicke (WHALES)
WHALES played to rave reviews at the September 2018 Female FEEDBACK Film Festival in Toronto. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Nora Jaenicke: I wrote the screenplay for the feature version of Whales, the short film, over ten years ago. The idea didn’t let me go, so I decided to make a… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Nora Jaenicke (WHALES)
Interview with Filmmaker Zena AbdelBaky (ALL THAT REMAINS)
ALL THAT REMAINS was the winner of BEST FILM at the September 2018 Female Film Festival in Toronto. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Zena AbdelBaky: The goal of this film was for viewers to think about it after it ends. To be in a conversation and think about the truthful subtitles… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Zena AbdelBaky (ALL THAT REMAINS)
Interview with Filmmaker Audrey Arkins (AMERICAN BOY)
Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Audrey Arkins: I had been filming juvenile offenders in Venice and Culver City as they moved in and out of the criminal justice system. Most of the kids said the same thing about how and when it all went wrong – usually in middle school when… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Audrey Arkins (AMERICAN BOY)
Interview with Winning Screenwriters Nicholas Downs, Susan Mac Nicol (SIGHT UNSEEN)
Matthew Toffolo: What is your screenplay about? Nicholas Downs, Susan Mac Nico: It’s about one man whose changes in circumstances force him to reconsider what his future looks like. And who he wants to be in it. It’s about coming to grips with a major adversity and making something good out of it. 2. What… Continue reading Interview with Winning Screenwriters Nicholas Downs, Susan Mac Nicol (SIGHT UNSEEN)
Interview with Winning Screenwriter Dallas Rico (MARRED)
Matthew Toffolo: What is your screenplay about? Dallas Rico: Marred is a dark comedy in which a depressed black nerd hired a hitwoman to kill him. She will kill him in 30 days. In the meantime, Mar completes a bucket list to live his best life until his self-appointed doomsday. 2. What genres does your… Continue reading Interview with Winning Screenwriter Dallas Rico (MARRED)
Interview with Winning Screenwriter S.W. Andersen (SOMEWHERE BETWEEN LOVE AND JUSTICE)
Matthew Toffolo: What is your screenplay about? S.W. Andersen: A hardened cowgirl seeks revenge against the gang leader who killed her parents and forced her into his service while she learns to open her heart to the woman she loves. 2. What genres does your screenplay fall under? western, lesbian romance 3. Why should this… Continue reading Interview with Winning Screenwriter S.W. Andersen (SOMEWHERE BETWEEN LOVE AND JUSTICE)
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