Matthew Toffolo: What is your screenplay about? Mark Spurlock: The travels of three misfits looking for a missing family member. 2. What genres does your screenplay fall under? Western comedy 3. Why should this screenplay be made into a movie? We need more comedy westerns. 4. How would you describe this script in two words?… Continue reading Interview with Screenwriter Mark Spurlock (The Outlaw Josey From Wales)
Interview with William Opperman (NEW TO THIS)
Matthew Toffolo: What is your screenplay about? William Opperman: A young man who is unsure of his sexuality is lucky enough to find, through a chance encounter on a subway train, a gentle, more experienced guide. 2. What genres does your screenplay fall under? LGBTQ, romcom 3. Why should this screenplay be made into a… Continue reading Interview with William Opperman (NEW TO THIS)
Interview with Screenwriter Mark Allard-Will (Herculean Task)
Matthew Toffolo: What is your screenplay about? Mark Allard-Will: Herculean Task is an attempt to Frankenstein Greek mythology with Black Comedy. The premise is simple: What if using terms of exaggeration could get us in to literal trouble, not just verbal discourse? The result is a bonkers script that, while needing a re-write, is an… Continue reading Interview with Screenwriter Mark Allard-Will (Herculean Task)
Interview with Filmmaker Tomislav Vujcic (CHAMP)
RISK was the winner of BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY at the May 2019 LGBT Festival in Toronto. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Tomislav Vujcic: We wanted to depict homophobia in sports in the hopes of contributing to a more open society and promote tolerance in sports in general. 2. From the idea to… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Tomislav Vujcic (CHAMP)
Interview with Filmmaker Sophie Black (SONGBIRD)
SONGBIRD was the winner of BEST MUSIC at the May 2019 Sci-Fi/Fantasy Festival in Toronto. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Sophie Black: Songbird’s writer, Tommy Draper, had the idea in the back of his mind for a while; then he heard Janet Devlin’s cover of The Cure’s ‘Friday I’m In Love’… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Sophie Black (SONGBIRD)
Interview with Filmmaker Marat Narimanov (BIG BOOOM)
BIG BOOOM played to rave reviews at the June 2019 LA Feedback Film Festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Marat Narimanov: It’s the desire to witness the great events that happened billions years ago and that are still happening right now. To be able see all those processes in a short… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Marat Narimanov (BIG BOOOM)
Interview with Filmmaker Josh Jackson (A ROOMBA’S TALE)
A ROOMBA’S TALE played to rave reviews at the June 2019 LA FEEDBACK Film Festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Josh Jackson: Honestly, I hadn’t made a film in a year or so, and wanted to MAKE SOME MOVIES DUDEY!!! You ever get that itch? Like it’s pretty damn fun. Artistically… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Josh Jackson (A ROOMBA’S TALE)
Interview with Filmmaker Julio J. Irizarry (ELPIDA)
ELPIDA was the winner of BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY at the June 2019 LA Feedback Film Festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Julio J. Irizarry: The motivation came from wanting to create a passion project in collaboration with my friend and co director Charlie from San Francisco. Also, being from Chicago and planning… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Julio J. Irizarry (ELPIDA)
Interview with Filmmaker Colin Gerrard (ELI)
ELI was the winner of BEST FILM at the June LA Feedback Film Festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Colin Gerrard: I believe it has a timeless appeal coming from the moment we all make a decision regarding our own motives, without thinking of the consequences for others. 2. From the… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Colin Gerrard (ELI)
Interview with Screenwriter Ricardo Bravo (HUSH LITTLE BABY)
Matthew Toffolo: What is your screenplay about? Ricardo Bravo: Hush Little Baby is the story of an up-and-coming young executive who is tormented by the crying of the baby next door. As we follow the character, we explore the impact the cries of the baby have on his work, his personality and finally his sanity.… Continue reading Interview with Screenwriter Ricardo Bravo (HUSH LITTLE BABY)
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