Interview with Filmmaker Steven R. Lawson (MAN-AT-ARMS)

Steven R. Lawson’s short film played at the February 2018 Fan Fiction/Sci-Fi Film Festival in Toronto. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Steven R. Lawson: I love the challenge in creating something new.I normally make Horror or Thriller movies so Fantasy was a whole new thing i wanted to try. 2. From… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Steven R. Lawson (MAN-AT-ARMS)

February 2018 FAN FICTION Short Films

Originally posted on FAN FICTION Film and Writing Festival:
Watch the Audience FEEDBACK Videos of the short films that played at the Film Festival. HE-MAN and BLADE RUNNER fan fiction movies: MAN-AT-ARMS, 10min, UK, Fan Fiction//AnimationWATCH Audience FEEDBACK TEARS IN THE RAIN, 11min., South Africa, Fan Fiction/Sci-FiWATCH Audience FEEDBACK Videos moderated by KIERSTON DRIER

Winning FAN FICTION Feature Screenplay – BLACK WIDOW: FUGITIVE, by Brooke Elowe

Originally posted on FAN FICTION Film and Writing Festival:
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npp5rk8jrFQ Genre: Action, Adventure, Crime, Fantasy After the events of Captain America: Civil War, Natasha Romanoff is on the run. Branded a fugitive for violating the Sokovia Accords, Natasha tries to keep her head down and lay low, but there’s no rest for the world’s…

Interview with Filmmaker Derek Frey (GOD CAME ‘ROUND)

GOD CAME ‘ROUND played to rave reviews at the February 2018 ROMANCE FEEDBACK Film Festival on Valentine’s Day in Toronto. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Derek Frey: I was drawn to creating visuals to the song because the lyrics involved fantastical situations and paranormal elements. As someone that’s always been interested… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Derek Frey (GOD CAME ‘ROUND)

Interview with Filmmakers Thia Schuessler & Rex New (THE WEDDING SONG)

THE WEDDING SONG was the winner of BEST FILM at the February 2018 ROMANCE FEEDBACK Film Festival held on Valentine’s Day in downtown Toronto. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Rex New: I grew up in south Louisiana, and Thia and I had been talking about shooting something in New Orleans for… Continue reading Interview with Filmmakers Thia Schuessler & Rex New (THE WEDDING SONG)

Interview with Composer Alexei Aigui (The Young Karl Marx, I am Not Your Negro)

It was an honor chatting with the multi-talented musician and film composer Alexei Aigui and chat about his one and only passion in life: music! Listen to his music on Soundcloud Matthew Toffolo: Where were you born and raised? Was music something you always wanted to do as your career? Alexei Aigui: I was born… Continue reading Interview with Composer Alexei Aigui (The Young Karl Marx, I am Not Your Negro)

HIGHLIGHTS, WINNERS & VIDEOS: February 2018 FEMALE/COMEDY FEEDBACK Film Festival

Originally posted on Los Angeles feedback film festival:
AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS: BEST FILM: GF BEST PERFORMANCES: THE FUTURE RICHARD DENISONS BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY: PAPER PALACES BEST MUSIC: MADEIRA Watch the Audience FEEDBACK Videos: THE CRYING CHEF, 6min., USA, Comedy WATCH Audience FEEDBACK THE FUTURE RICHARD DENISONS, 16min, USA, Comedy/Time Travel WATCH Audience FEEDBACK FORGOTTEN FLORA, 5min.,…

Interview with Screenwriter Hannah Suria (GF)

GF was awarded BEST FILM at the February 2018 Los Angeles FEEDBACK Film Festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Hannah Suria: I wrote this film based on real experiences and after losing friends and trying to make new ones. I also really love romantic comedies and wanted to do something in… Continue reading Interview with Screenwriter Hannah Suria (GF)

Interview with Filmmaker Zack Arch (THE CRYING CHEF)

THE CRYING CHEF played to rave reviews at the February 2018 Comedy Feedback Film Festival in Los Angeles. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Zach Arch: Our group Flambé had committed to making a new comedy sketch or short every week for about a year. This was an idea pitched by Kathy… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Zack Arch (THE CRYING CHEF)

Interview with Composer Gilde Flores (Total Divas, The Wolverine)

Gilde has been in the business for over 20 years and has over 80 credits to his name. It was an honor to interview the extremely talented musician and composer: Matthew Toffolo: Where were you born and raised? Was music something you always wanted to do as your career? Gilde Flores: I was born and… Continue reading Interview with Composer Gilde Flores (Total Divas, The Wolverine)