Interview with Filmmaker Jasper Bronkhorst (BLOODBURN)

BLOODBURN was the winner of BEST MUSIC at the May 2019 Thriller/Suspense FEEDBACK Film Festival in Toronto. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Jasper Bronkhorst: It is my first short that I have written and directed, so I chose to work in the ‘safety’ of a genre (thriller/suspense) to learn technique and… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Jasper Bronkhorst (BLOODBURN)

Interview with Filmmaker Rachel Econ (WIDOW)

WIDOW was the winner of BEST ACTION FILM at the May 2019 Action Film Festival in Toronto. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Rachel Econ: I grew up in Southern Arizona so it’s hard not to make a western when you have all that history in your backyard. My goal as a… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Rachel Econ (WIDOW)

Interview with Filmmaker David Bradburn (BEFORE YOU WOKE)

BEFORE YOU WOKE played to rave reviews at the May 2019 FEEDBACK Film Festival in Toronto. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? David Bradburn: I had been wanting to get some experience writing and directing an action film and also, I had wanted to work with Christian Litke. From there I started… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker David Bradburn (BEFORE YOU WOKE)

Interview with Screenwriter Nicole De Sapio (The Magnificent Mid-Century Met)

Matthew Toffolo: What is your screenplay about? Nicole De Sapio: The Magnificent Mid-Century Met is about the intersecting, professional and personal lives of six famous singers at New York’s Metropolitan Opera House, during the post-WWII period. It is almost as much about the cultural changes of the post-WWII period in America as it is about… Continue reading Interview with Screenwriter Nicole De Sapio (The Magnificent Mid-Century Met)

Interview with Screenwriter Ronald V. Micci (MARLISE)

Matthew Toffolo: What is your screenplay about? Ronald V. Micci: A fragile lesbian and her sister who are in financial straits. Marilise, one of the sisters, is very vulnerable and finds herself the object of more than one set of affections, tearing her between her jealous sister, Leigh Ann, and a number of women. When… Continue reading Interview with Screenwriter Ronald V. Micci (MARLISE)

Interview with Screenwriter Samuel Zehr (MY FAVORITE PERVERT)

Matthew Toffolo: What is your screenplay about? Samuel Zehr: It is about a guy struggling to sexually satisfy his wife/ keep his marriage alive. 2. What genres does your screenplay fall under? Comedy. Rom-com. Dark comedy 3. Why should this screenplay be made into a movie? This screenplay would make a great movie because it… Continue reading Interview with Screenwriter Samuel Zehr (MY FAVORITE PERVERT)

Interview with Screenwriter Raymond A. Porter (Himal Gold: Murder and Intrigue in the High Mountains)

Matthew Toffolo: What is your screenplay about? Raymond A. Porter: A WWII German plane is discovered crashed in Nepal in 1953. 2. What genres does your screenplay fall under? Action, adventure. 3. Why should this screenplay be made into a movie? It’s a great historical action adventure that is based on fact. 4. How would… Continue reading Interview with Screenwriter Raymond A. Porter (Himal Gold: Murder and Intrigue in the High Mountains)

Interview with Screenwriter Justin Lifflander (THE PLOWSHARE PARADOX)

Matthew Toffolo: What is your screenplay about? Justin Lifflander: My screenplay is about how the end of the Cold War changed the lives of players on both sides. 2. What genres does your screenplay fall under? Romance, Drama 3. Why should this screenplay be made into a movie? It tells an important and little known… Continue reading Interview with Screenwriter Justin Lifflander (THE PLOWSHARE PARADOX)

Interview with Screenwriter Horton Emory (TRANSPARENT Spec Screenplay)

Matthew Toffolo: What is your screenplay about? Horton Emory: My spec script ‘Transparent: Who’s Getting Ali?’ is about using the rare moments of anonymity we have to explore gender. 2. What genres does your screenplay fall under? Comedy Spec 3. How would you describe this script in two words? Self exploration 4. What movie have… Continue reading Interview with Screenwriter Horton Emory (TRANSPARENT Spec Screenplay)

Interview with Screenwriter Gail B. Robinson (He Tried to Kill Me… He Died!!)

Matthew Toffolo: What is your screenplay about? Gail B. Robinson: A woman dies after giving birth to Identical twin girls. 32 years later they grow up to become beautiful, smart and successful women. This is one of many things that they have in common but will later find the horrific tragedy that had taken place… Continue reading Interview with Screenwriter Gail B. Robinson (He Tried to Kill Me… He Died!!)