Interview with Director Steve Hally (TWISTED SOBRIETY)

Steve Hally’s short film was the winner of BEST PERFORMANCES at the September 2017 THRILLER FEEDBACK Film Festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Steve Hally: We wanted to make something thought provoking something that stirred. Something that pushed people into an uncomfortable environment and asked them, if the world continues in… Continue reading Interview with Director Steve Hally (TWISTED SOBRIETY)

TWISTED SOBRIETY Short Film – Audience FEEDBACK from Action/Crime/Thriller 2017 Festival

Originally posted on Thriller/Suspense Film and Writing Festival:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=damSOeoT_7g TWISTED SOBRIETY, 14min, Thriller/Sci-Fi Directed by Steve Hally A Dystopian backdrop collides two polar opposites in a search for change. Two men are brought together by despondent circumstances and are fragmented into desperation to console their hunt for clarity. CLICK HERE – and see full info and…

Interview with Director James Bowsher (WITHHELD)

The short film WITHHELD (directed by James Bowsher) was the overwhelming winner of BEST FILM at the THRILLER FEEDBACK Film Festival in September 2017. It arguably could be the best short film of 2017! It’s that great of a film. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Matthew Steggles: The primary motivation was that… Continue reading Interview with Director James Bowsher (WITHHELD)

Interview with Director Andi Osho (AMBER)

Andi’ Osho’s short film was voted BEST MUSIC at September 2017 CRIME/THRILLER FEEDBACK Film Festival in Toronto. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? I had a really inspiring conversation with a Fox executive several years ago and he told me that I need to think about what my contribution to the industry is.… Continue reading Interview with Director Andi Osho (AMBER)

HIGHLIGHTS & VIDEOS: THRILLER FEEDBACK Film Festival

Originally posted on Thriller/Suspense Film and Writing Festival:
AUDIENCE FESTIVAL AWARDS Best Film: WITHHELD Best Performances: TWISTED SOBRIETY Best Cinematography: NO WAVE Best Sound Music: AMBER Watch AUDIENCE FEEDBACK Film Festival Videos:  TWISTED SOBRIETY, 14min, Thriller/Sci-Fi WATCH Audience FEEDBACK NO WAVE, 11min, Canada, Thriller/Mystery WATCH Audience FEEDBACK AMBER, 14min, USA, Thriller/Drama WATCH Audience FEEDBACK DOMESTICITY, 4min, UK, Thriller/Drama…

Interview with Directed Eric Shahinian (FOREIGN SOUNDS)

Eric Shahinian’s short film played to rave reviews at the September 2017 CRIME FEEDBACK Film Festival in Toronto. It definitely stirred a great conversation. This was one of those films that was made for the FEEDBACK Film Festival format. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? The film was motivated by a real… Continue reading Interview with Directed Eric Shahinian (FOREIGN SOUNDS)

HIGHLIGHTS & VIDEOS: Crime/Mystery FEEDBACK Film Festival

Originally posted on Crime/Mystery Film & Writing Festival:
AUDIENCE FESTIVAL AWARDS Best Film: WITHHELD Best Performances: TWISTED SOBRIETY Best Cinematography: NO WAVE Best Sound Music: AMBER Watch AUDIENCE FEEDBACK Film Festival Videos:  TWISTED SOBRIETY, 14min, Thriller/Sci-Fi WATCH Audience FEEDBACK NO WAVE, 11min, Canada, Thriller/Mystery WATCH Audience FEEDBACK AMBER, 14min, USA, Thriller/Drama WATCH Audience FEEDBACK DOMESTICITY, 4min, UK, Thriller/Drama…

Interview with Directed Elaine Chu (MANEKI-NEKO)

Elaine Chu’s short film was the winner of “Best Performances” at the September 2017 ROMANCE FEEDBACK Film Festival in Los Angeles. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Elaine Chu: A recent break-up (at the time) which my cat helped me get over. From the idea to the finished product, how long did… Continue reading Interview with Directed Elaine Chu (MANEKI-NEKO)

Interview with Director Jana Stackhouse (THE MAN WHO DOESN’T SLEEP)

Jana’s short film THE MAN WHO DOESN’T SLEEP played to rave reviews at the August 2017 FEMALE Feedback Film Festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? The minute writer and producer Adrian Morphy pitched the idea I knew it was a story we needed to tell together. Then he wrote this beautiful… Continue reading Interview with Director Jana Stackhouse (THE MAN WHO DOESN’T SLEEP)

Interview with director Anthony Bennett (MY LITTLE BROTHER)

Anthony’s short film MY LITTLE BROTHER was the winner of BEST FILM at the September 2017 FAMILY FEEDBACK Film Festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Anthony Bennett: The film was originally made for Tropfest NZ and the theme for 2017 was ‘flame’ – I interpreted this through merging two ideas; the… Continue reading Interview with director Anthony Bennett (MY LITTLE BROTHER)