How to Write a Screenplay. Tips for everyone

Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
HOW TO WRITE A SCREENPLAY FILMMAKING NOTES SCREENPLAY WRITING When writing a SCREENPLAY, it’s all about CHARACTER, PLOT, and THEME – the three cornerstones to telling a great story. Below is Part One of NOTES you need to think about when writing a script. Whether you’re a seasoned…

Short Screenplay Table Reading – TURN ON DESIRE by Lauren Hoekstra

Originally posted on WILDsound Festival:
TURN ON DESIRE is the February 2016 Short Screenplay Winner. Watch TURN ON DESIRE by Lauren Hoekstra https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ObcHJq9NjM CAST LIST: NARRATOR – Susan Wilson LUKE – Mark Sparks PIMP – Neil Kulin BOY – Gabriel Darku LOUDSPEAKER – Elizabeth Rose Morriss Genre: Sci-Fi, Thriller Get to know writer Lauren Hoekstra: Matthew Toffolo: What…

WILDsound Announces its February 2016 Feature Screenplay Winners

Originally posted on WILDsound Festival:
Watch the winning feature screenplay performance readings for February 2016. Script #1 – HENRIETTA’S ODYSSEY by L R  Whittinger http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/henriettas_odyssey.html SYNOPSIS: Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy To save her Henrietta’s life, she is left on an earthling’s doorstep by Geegle one of the most untrustworthy characters in the plot.…

Interview with Festival Director Maria Nicolacakis (San Francisco Greek Film Festival)

Originally posted on Festival Reviews:
13th Annual San Francisco Greek Film Festival, October 15-22, 2016 http://www.grfilm.com Interview with the Festival Director Maria Nicolacakis: Matthew Toffolo: What is your Film Festival succeeding at doing for filmmakers?  Maria Nicolacakis: Our film festival is one way Greek filmmakers can get their work out to the world.  Greece is a small country…

Short Screenplay Reading – LOVES LABORS LOST by Stanley Eisenhammer

Originally posted on Comedy FESTIVAL:
Watch the February 2016 Comedy Screenplay Winner. LOVES LABORS LOST by Stanley Eisenhammer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZEz8I8uVw8 CAST LIST: NARRATOR – Neil Kulin JEFF – Gabriel Darku NICOLE – Amanda Pereira CHLOE – Elizabeth Rose Morriss VOICE – Susan Wilson Matthew Toffolo: What is your short screenplay about? Stanley Eisenhammer: It is about…

Interview with Festival Director Amanda Macchia (Toronto Indie Doc Fest)

Originally posted on Festival Reviews:
Amanda Macchia is an independent director and producer from Toronto, and the founder of Moderna Pictures. She founded the production company upon completing her undergraduate degree in journalism and documentary filmmaking at Ryerson University, where she began collaborating on student film projects and as a production assistant at the CBC. Since…

Feature Screenplay Table Reading: HENRIETTA’S ODYSSEY by L R Whittinger

Originally posted on WILDsound Festival:
Henrietta’s Odyssey is the February 2016 Feature Screenplay Winner Watch HENRIETTA’S ODYSSEY by L R  Whittinger: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVkNusK30Pk CAST LIST: NARRATOR – Susan Wilson HENRI – Amanda Pereira EANIE/ARTHUR – Gabriel Darku GEEGLE – Mark Sparks ADA/MRS. STRICT – Elizabeth Rose Morriss VARIOUS – Neil Kulin Get to know winning writer L R…

Interview with Filmmaker William Mussini (F**KING WORLD)

The short film F**KING WORLD is a must see 1 minute blast. It hits on a lot of emotions that many of us are feelings, plus it’s really funny. William Mussini’s film played to rave reviews at the WILDsound FEEDBACK January 2016 Film Festival.

Interview with Festival Director Shane Burzynski (Northwest Horror Show)

Originally posted on Festival Reviews:
The Northwest Horror Show is a way for cult and horror fans to experience their favourite genre films on the big screen with special guests, giveaways, trailers and short films before each feature. All films will be screened on 35mm prints and Uncut whenever possible. http://www.viff.org/theatre/series/northwest-horror-show Interview with the Festival…

Interview with filmmaker Jordan Inconstant (YO SOY PEDRO)

I was very surprised! There is no other festival that offers this, it’s great! To see the public reaction and to take part in the festival. There was a little debate about the fact that the film was shot in French while the atmosphere is American, it was interesting. This has pleased all the film crew, Sylvain Ott, composer joins me in thanking you for the price of the best music.