wildsound film festival – Page 4 – Matthew Toffolo's Summary

Interview with Filmmaker Tara Tusher (INNER-CRITIC)

INNER-CRITIC played to rave reviews at the July 2020 Fantasy/Sci-Fi Festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Tara Tusher: It was a personal challenge. I wanted to explore all the areas of filmmaking – lighting, sound design, cinematography, set design, editing and even acting. There were hundreds of times I nearly talked… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Tara Tusher (INNER-CRITIC)

Interview with Filmmaker Borja Escribano (EXPLORERS)

EXPLORERS was the winner of BEST PERFORMANCES at the July 2020 Sci-Fi/Fantasy Film Festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Borja Escribano: The desire to tell a story that talks about how many times, no matter how hard we try things, is to fight against destiny when really wants something 2. From… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Borja Escribano (EXPLORERS)

Interview with Filmmaker Greg Osei (SEARCHING FOR WONDER)

SEARCHING FOR WONDER was the winner of BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY at the July 2020 Experimental Film Festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Greg Osei: I had several experiences in 2016 that really inspired me to make this film. Two of the biggest inspirations were Beyoncé’s Lemonade and Taylor Mac’s A 24-Decade History… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Greg Osei (SEARCHING FOR WONDER)

Interview with Filmmaker Johan Stavsjö (SAY YES)

SAY YES played to rave reviews at the June 2020 ROMANCE Feedback Film Festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Johan Stavsjö: I wanted to tell a modern love story and drew influences from my past. The film is a combination of three love stories from my personal life. The goal was… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Johan Stavsjö (SAY YES)

Interview with Filmmaker Nuno Serrão (WE ARE ALL ON THE SAME BUS)

WE ARE ALL ON THE SAME BUS was the winner of BEST SOUND & MUSIC at the June 2020 Experimental Film Festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Nuno Serrão: Ever since I read a book on creativity by the choreographer Twilla Tharp, I have always wanted to do something with contemporary… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Nuno Serrão (WE ARE ALL ON THE SAME BUS)

Interview with Filmmaker Siu Lung LEE (HELLO BABY)

HELLO BABY was the winner of BEST STUDENT FILM at the June 2020 Experimental Film Festival. Mathew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Ans. : Fear. I’m living in a city facing new threats every day. 2. From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for you to make… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Siu Lung LEE (HELLO BABY)

Interview with Filmmaker Claire Campbell (WINTER’S BLIGHT)

WINTER’S BLIGHT was the winner of BEST VISUAL DESIGN at the April 2020 ANIMATION Feedback Film Festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Claire Campbell: I’d been wanting to make another stop motion film for a few years, because stop motion animation and production design is what I’m really passionate about. Prior… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Claire Campbell (WINTER’S BLIGHT)

Interview with Filmmaker Sarah Fischer (THE IDENTITY PAS DE DEUX)

THE IDENTITY PAS DE DEUX was the winner of BEST FILM at the June 2020 Experimental Film Festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Sarah Fischer: I have always struggled with with my gender identity, with balancing who I felt like with who I was supposed to be with what social gender… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Sarah Fischer (THE IDENTITY PAS DE DEUX)

Interview with Filmmaker Sophie Francey (BECOMING______)

BECOMING_____ played to rave reviews at the June 2020 LGBT Film Festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Sophie Francey: I am a graduate student at Texas State University, and in my first semester we were asked to make a documentary for our final project in my digital storytelling class. I had… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Sophie Francey (BECOMING______)

Interview with Filmmaker Dara Bratt (I THINK I’LL MAKE IT)

I THINK I’LL MAKE IT played to rave reviews at the June 2020 LGBT Film Festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Dara Bratt: I met Kat in one of her fitness classes and really loved her boisterous energy, and her relentless passion. When she mentioned she had written a memoir, “I… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Dara Bratt (I THINK I’LL MAKE IT)