Interview with Winning Screenwriter Richard M. Kjeldgaard (NOWHERE VILLE)

October 2017 Winning Feature Screenplay Winner 1. What is your screenplay about? An isolated, deserted trailer park in the middle of the desert falls under control of escaped convicts. Two guys on a camping trip accidentally become prisoners in the park and their trip turns into a fight for survival. 2. What genres does your… Continue reading Interview with Winning Screenwriter Richard M. Kjeldgaard (NOWHERE VILLE)

Interview with Filmmaker Chang Hyun Park (BRIDGING COLOR)

BRIDGING COLOR played to rave reviews at the October 2017 STUDENT FEEDBACK Film Festival.  What motivated you to make this film? I got a couple of friend who got born color blind. Especially My class mate from New York film academy, Jun, didn’t have a car. so I always picked him up to go to… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Chang Hyun Park (BRIDGING COLOR)

Interview with Filmmaker Vasili Manikas (ANTICA)

Vasili’s short film played to rave reviews at the October 2017 HORROR FEEDBACK Film Festival. : Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Vasili Manikas: Me and my production team really wanted to work on a film where everything was stripped down to a very basic feeling. No real plot, no tremendous character development,… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Vasili Manikas (ANTICA)

Interview with Filmmaker Jean-Claude Leblanc (STUDDED NIGHTMARE)

Jean-Claude’s short film played to rave reviews at the October 2017 HORROR FEEDBACK Film Festival.  What motivated you to make this film? I’ve been working on films since I graduated from Trebas institute in 2006 in film production. I was trying to find a film idea but a good one is hard to find. I’m… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Jean-Claude Leblanc (STUDDED NIGHTMARE)

Interview with Filmmaker Jonathan Brooks (MILK MAN)

Jonathan’s short film was the winner of BEST FILM at the October 2017 HORROR FEEDBACK Film Festival. MILK MAN is considered the best HORROR short film of the year 2017. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Jonathan Brooks: I wanted to direct a short film in a one day shoot that could potentially… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Jonathan Brooks (MILK MAN)

HIGHLIGHTS & VIDEOS: Student FEEDBACK October 2017 Festival

Originally posted on Student & Young Filmmakers FEEDBACK Film & Screenplay Festival:
AUDIENCE FESTIVAL AWARDS Best Film: PEARL Best Performances: D’ARLINE Best Cinematography: TASTE OF LOVE Best Sound Music: TWO Take a look at the Audience Feedback Videos from our NEW Film Festival. Some of the best short films in the world today were showcased. PROMETHEUS INDUSTRIES, 7min, Germany,…

Interview with Filmmaker Paul Scheufler (TASTE OF LOVE)

Paul’s short film played to rave reviews at the October 2017 STUDENT FEEDBACK Film Festival. “TASTE OF LOVE” was the winner of BEST Cinematography at the festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Paul Scheufler: To tell the story about the various forms love can take on, to tell the story about… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Paul Scheufler (TASTE OF LOVE)

Interview with Filmmaker Tamara Hansen (TWO)

Tamara’s short film played to rave reviews at the October 2017 STUDENT FEEDBACK Film Festival. “TWO” was the winner of BEST Musical Score at the festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Tamara Hansen: I was inspired by a friendship of mine. From the idea to the finished product, how long did it… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Tamara Hansen (TWO)

Interview with Filmmaker/Animator Amr Kamel (PROMETHEUS INDUSTRIES)

Amr’ short film played to rave reviews at the October 2017 STUDENT FEEDBACK Film Festival. Matthew Toffolo:. What motivated you to make this film? Amr Kamel: We wanted to emulate a small 3D studio environment to get a feel for how things might work for us later on after graduation. Our group was called Project: Animate!… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker/Animator Amr Kamel (PROMETHEUS INDUSTRIES)

Interview with Filmmaker Navid Tavakolnia (BEAUTIFUL)

Navid’s short film played to rave reviews at the October 2017 STUDENT FEEDBACK Film Festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Navid Tavakolnia: The idea and message of the film itself was the biggest motivation for me to make this film happen. From the idea to the finished product, how long did… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Navid Tavakolnia (BEAUTIFUL)