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Interview with director Raynor Arkenbout (RUN FREE)

Raynor Arkenbout’s short film “RUN FREE” played to raves reviews at the February 2017 Romance FEEDBACK Film Festival. It was an honor chatting with him about his short film and what’s next. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? It’s a story that originated from two sources that interested me a lot. One… Continue reading Interview with director Raynor Arkenbout (RUN FREE)

Interview with director Paula Neves (PUMPKIN)

Paula Neves’ short film “PUMPKIN” played to raves reviews at the February 2017 Romance FEEDBACK Film Festival. It was an honor chatting with her about her short film and what’s next. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Pumpkin is my thesis film in school. I saw the opportunity to make something good… Continue reading Interview with director Paula Neves (PUMPKIN)

Interview with director/actor Nicole Jones (FOUR DAY WEEKEND)

Nicole Jones’ short film “FOUR DAY WEEKEND” was the overwhelming winner of “BEST FILM” at the February 2017 Romance Film Festival. She not only directed the film, but also starred in it as well. A definite true talent. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? I was motivated by a desire to see… Continue reading Interview with director/actor Nicole Jones (FOUR DAY WEEKEND)

Deadlines Feb. 28th – Screenplay (Feature, TV) and Novel Writing Festivals

Originally posted on WILDsound Festival:
Just wanted to let you know about the upcoming deadline. Hope to see you submit. Love to perform your stories at the festival. Deadline February 28th: Screenplay Festival – Get FULL FEEDBACK. Get script performed by professional actors http://www.wildsound.ca/screenplaycontest.html Watch WINNING Screenplay Readings – Watch videos of past winners performed…

Interview with Cinematographer Jon Aguirresarobe

After completing his postgraduate studies at the prestigious American Film Institute (AFI), Jon has been part of the team in great productions of the likes of Twilight, Eclipse or Fright Night, among others. He currently works as a cinematographer for several fiction and publicity projects in both the United States and Latin America. It was… Continue reading Interview with Cinematographer Jon Aguirresarobe

Interview with director/writer Kurt Voelker (The Whole New Everything)

It was an honor to chat with the talented writer/director who is  having a busy 2017. He co-wrote the upcoming animated feature “Rock Dog” (Voiced by Luke Wilson, JK Simmons, Eddie Izzard, Lewis Black), and later this year his feature film “The Whole New Everything” will be playing at a cinema near you. A film… Continue reading Interview with director/writer Kurt Voelker (The Whole New Everything)

Interview with Production Designer Maria Djurkovic (Oscar Nominated – The Imitation Game)

Maria Djurkovic is one of the most talented Production Designers in the industry today. She has created a multitude of worlds in many critically acclaimed movies and TV shows, including: Sliding Doors (1998), Billy Elliot (2000), The Hours (2002), Mamma Mia! (2008), Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011), and Gold (2017). Matthew Toffolo: Is there a… Continue reading Interview with Production Designer Maria Djurkovic (Oscar Nominated – The Imitation Game)

Interview with director Ferdinand Koerner (Star Wars “Revengant”)

Ferdinand Koerner’s short film played at the January 2017 Sci-Fi/Fantasy Film Festival. It passed the ultimate test – the fanboys who love Star Wars.  Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Ferdinand Koerner: The very intrinsic motivation were the Lucasfilm Star Wars Fan Film Awards 2016. For the first time you could participate… Continue reading Interview with director Ferdinand Koerner (Star Wars “Revengant”)

Interview with director Xavier Pijuan (MARIA FERNANDA IN TIME)

Xavier Pijuan’s short film played at the January 2017 Sci-Fi/Fantasy Film Festival. It was the one of the funniest short films that has played at the festival to date. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Xavier Pijuan: The principal motivation was that I had to do a short film as my final… Continue reading Interview with director Xavier Pijuan (MARIA FERNANDA IN TIME)