The short film WITHHELD (directed by James Bowsher) was the overwhelming winner of BEST FILM at the THRILLER FEEDBACK Film Festival in September 2017. It arguably could be the best short film of 2017! It’s that great of a film. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Matthew Steggles: The primary motivation was that… Continue reading Interview with Director James Bowsher (WITHHELD)
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Interview with Director Andi Osho (AMBER)
Andi’ Osho’s short film was voted BEST MUSIC at September 2017 CRIME/THRILLER FEEDBACK Film Festival in Toronto. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? I had a really inspiring conversation with a Fox executive several years ago and he told me that I need to think about what my contribution to the industry is.… Continue reading Interview with Director Andi Osho (AMBER)
HIGHLIGHTS & VIDEOS: THRILLER FEEDBACK Film Festival
Originally posted on Thriller/Suspense Film and Writing Festival:
AUDIENCE FESTIVAL AWARDS Best Film: WITHHELD Best Performances: TWISTED SOBRIETY Best Cinematography: NO WAVE Best Sound Music: AMBER Watch AUDIENCE FEEDBACK Film Festival Videos: TWISTED SOBRIETY, 14min, Thriller/Sci-Fi WATCH Audience FEEDBACK NO WAVE, 11min, Canada, Thriller/Mystery WATCH Audience FEEDBACK AMBER, 14min, USA, Thriller/Drama WATCH Audience FEEDBACK DOMESTICITY, 4min, UK, Thriller/Drama…
HIGHLIGHTS & VIDEOS: Crime/Mystery FEEDBACK Film Festival
Originally posted on Crime/Mystery Film & Writing Festival:
AUDIENCE FESTIVAL AWARDS Best Film: WITHHELD Best Performances: TWISTED SOBRIETY Best Cinematography: NO WAVE Best Sound Music: AMBER Watch AUDIENCE FEEDBACK Film Festival Videos: TWISTED SOBRIETY, 14min, Thriller/Sci-Fi WATCH Audience FEEDBACK NO WAVE, 11min, Canada, Thriller/Mystery WATCH Audience FEEDBACK AMBER, 14min, USA, Thriller/Drama WATCH Audience FEEDBACK DOMESTICITY, 4min, UK, Thriller/Drama…
Interview with Directed Elaine Chu (MANEKI-NEKO)
Elaine Chu’s short film was the winner of “Best Performances” at the September 2017 ROMANCE FEEDBACK Film Festival in Los Angeles. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Elaine Chu: A recent break-up (at the time) which my cat helped me get over. From the idea to the finished product, how long did… Continue reading Interview with Directed Elaine Chu (MANEKI-NEKO)
Interview with Director Jana Stackhouse (THE MAN WHO DOESN’T SLEEP)
Jana’s short film THE MAN WHO DOESN’T SLEEP played to rave reviews at the August 2017 FEMALE Feedback Film Festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? The minute writer and producer Adrian Morphy pitched the idea I knew it was a story we needed to tell together. Then he wrote this beautiful… Continue reading Interview with Director Jana Stackhouse (THE MAN WHO DOESN’T SLEEP)
Interview with director Anthony Bennett (MY LITTLE BROTHER)
Anthony’s short film MY LITTLE BROTHER was the winner of BEST FILM at the September 2017 FAMILY FEEDBACK Film Festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Anthony Bennett: The film was originally made for Tropfest NZ and the theme for 2017 was ‘flame’ – I interpreted this through merging two ideas; the… Continue reading Interview with director Anthony Bennett (MY LITTLE BROTHER)
Interview with Animation Director Peter Zhaoyu Zhou (KARMA)
Peter’s short film KARMA played to rave reviews at the September 2017 Animation & Family FEEDBACK Film Festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Peter Zhaoyu Zhou: I always want to be a storyteller that can deliver meaningful messages to my audience through my works. Back to 2013, I read some news and… Continue reading Interview with Animation Director Peter Zhaoyu Zhou (KARMA)
Interview with Director Margaret Costa (MY NAME IS JOAN)
Margaret Costa’s short film was the winner of BEST FILM at the August 2017 DOCUMENTARY FEEDBACK Short Film Festival Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Margaret Costa: I thought the topic was compelling and the story needed to be told. The fact that the Catholic Church and the Irish Government profited and abused… Continue reading Interview with Director Margaret Costa (MY NAME IS JOAN)
Interview with Director Igor Gavva (SUITCASE)
Igor Gavva’s short film “SUITCASE” was the winner of BEST PERFORMANCES at the COMEDY FEEDBACK Film Festival in Los Angeles in September 2017. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Igor Gavva: The motivation was to try myself in a new art. From the idea to the finished product, how long did it… Continue reading Interview with Director Igor Gavva (SUITCASE)
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