Interview with director Ian Schiller (KONG’S)

Ian Schiller’s short film KONG’S played to rave reviews at the April 2017 Horror/Thriller Film Festival. It was an honor catching up with the very talented filmmaker. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Ian Schiller: I work in film but mostly documentary sports and commercials. I want to broaden my story telling… Continue reading Interview with director Ian Schiller (KONG’S)

Interview with actress Linette Beaumont (THE PROWLER)

Linette Beaumont was the winner of “Best Performance” in her short film THE PROWLER at the April 2017 Horror/Thriller Film Festival. It was an honor to chat with her about her role and what’s next for the talented actress: Matthew Toffolo: Describe your character? How was the process in executing this performance? Linette Beaumont: Eva… Continue reading Interview with actress Linette Beaumont (THE PROWLER)

Interview with Editor Sarah Lucky (Grace and Frankie)

It was a pleasure having editor Sarah Lucky answer some questions on the editing process and the art of being a great editor.  Matthew Toffolo: Tell us about the GRACE AND FRANKIE experience? How is editing the show?   Sarah Lucky: I can’t say enough good things about my experience on Grace and Frankie.  The… Continue reading Interview with Editor Sarah Lucky (Grace and Frankie)

Interview with Cinematographer Tobias Datum (Imposters, Mozart in the Jungle)

It was a pleasure to have the very talented Director of Photographer Tobias Datum answer some questions. Go to his website for more information: www.tobiasdatum.com  Matthew Toffolo: Is there a project to date that you’ve worked on that you’re most proud of? Not really. I do love all the things I have worked on. I put… Continue reading Interview with Cinematographer Tobias Datum (Imposters, Mozart in the Jungle)

Don’t Call Me Shirley – Best Movie Scenes (AIRPLANE)

AIRPLANE was one of my favourite movies growing up as a child. It was a film that our 1980s household owned on VHS, so it was an easy pop-in to the VCR whenever I wanted to giggle. (The other films we owned: Steel Magnolias, Lethal Weapon 2, and Big.  I have no idea why we… Continue reading Don’t Call Me Shirley – Best Movie Scenes (AIRPLANE)

Interview with director Jake Gutwillig (SHELTERED)

 SHELTERED was awarded “BEST MUSIC” at the April 2017 Horror/Thriller FEEDBACK Film Festival  Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Jake Gutwillig: A lot of different things motivated me to make this film, for example thematically telling a story about how challenging parents and authority truths is important. Though the biggest factor is… Continue reading Interview with director Jake Gutwillig (SHELTERED)

Interview with director Cibele Santa Cruz (THE MAN FROM THE SWIM LANE ASIDE)

THE MAN FROM THE SWIM LAND ASIDE was the winner of “Best Performances” and “Best Cinematography” at the April 2017 Female Film Festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Cibele Santa Cruz: I received an email from a great friend with just a text, that ended up being used in the last… Continue reading Interview with director Cibele Santa Cruz (THE MAN FROM THE SWIM LANE ASIDE)

Read the best of NEW Interviews with Directors

  NEWS Interviews: Interview with Adrian Buitenhui (I Am Heath Ledger) – A chat with the director of the successful documentary on the legendary actor. Interview with Paul Verhoeven (promoting Golden Globe winning film “ELLE”) – A chat with the legendary director who gave a very candid interview on his process and favorite films. Interview… Continue reading Read the best of NEW Interviews with Directors

Interview with director Paul Verhoeven (promoting Golden Globe winning film “ELLE”)

As of this writing, “ELLE” was the winner of 2 Golden Globe Awards (Best Actress, Best Foreign Film), and the lead actress Isabelle Huppert was just nominated for an Oscar for Best Actress. A must see film from a legendary director. Paul Verhoeven is a director from my childhood. My friends and I used to… Continue reading Interview with director Paul Verhoeven (promoting Golden Globe winning film “ELLE”)

Interview with director Adrian Buitenhuis (I AM HEATH LEDGER)

“I am Heath Ledger” is a terrific documentary about the life of the talented actor and artist who left us way too early. It’s told through interviews of his good friends,  interspersed with Heath’s own home videos. It was an honor to chat with the co-director of the film on the phone. The film is… Continue reading Interview with director Adrian Buitenhuis (I AM HEATH LEDGER)