Maria Djurkovic is one of the most talented Production Designers in the industry today. She has created a multitude of worlds in many critically acclaimed movies and TV shows, including: Sliding Doors (1998), Billy Elliot (2000), The Hours (2002), Mamma Mia! (2008), Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011), and Gold (2017). Matthew Toffolo: Is there a… Continue reading Interview with Production Designer Maria Djurkovic (Oscar Nominated – The Imitation Game)
Interview with producer Artin John (2BR02B: TO BE OR NAUGHT TO BE)
Artin John’s short film played at the January 2017 Sci-Fi/Fantasy Film Festival. It was awards “BEST FILM” at the festival and could be the best film played at the festival in the last 12 months! Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Artin John: Derek Ryan (my producing partner) and I, met on the… Continue reading Interview with producer Artin John (2BR02B: TO BE OR NAUGHT TO BE)
Interview with director Zack Russell Bartlett (QUESTIONS)
Zack Russell Bartlett’s short film played at the January 2017 Sci-Fi/Fantasy Film Festival. It was also the winner of “BEST MUSIC” at the festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Zack Russell Bartlett: I love superheroes and I’m particularly fond if the characters that call themselves “The Question”. The persona is really fun,… Continue reading Interview with director Zack Russell Bartlett (QUESTIONS)
Interview with director Ferdinand Koerner (Star Wars “Revengant”)
Ferdinand Koerner’s short film played at the January 2017 Sci-Fi/Fantasy Film Festival. It passed the ultimate test – the fanboys who love Star Wars. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Ferdinand Koerner: The very intrinsic motivation were the Lucasfilm Star Wars Fan Film Awards 2016. For the first time you could participate… Continue reading Interview with director Ferdinand Koerner (Star Wars “Revengant”)
Interview with director Xavier Pijuan (MARIA FERNANDA IN TIME)
Xavier Pijuan’s short film played at the January 2017 Sci-Fi/Fantasy Film Festival. It was the one of the funniest short films that has played at the festival to date. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Xavier Pijuan: The principal motivation was that I had to do a short film as my final… Continue reading Interview with director Xavier Pijuan (MARIA FERNANDA IN TIME)
Interview with Lukas Hassel (INTO THE DARK)
Lukas Hassel’s short film played at the January 2017 Sci-Fi/Fantasy Film Festival. It was the winner of “BEST PERFORMANCES” at the festival – which Lukas was also the main actor of the film. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Couple of different things. Mainly, some of my feature screenplays were getting… Continue reading Interview with Lukas Hassel (INTO THE DARK)
Interview with Stunt Coordinator Jennifer Badger (Pitch Perfect 3, Greenleaf Season 2)
What a great honor it was to interview the amazingly talented Stunt Performer Jennifer Badger. She has worked on over 170 productions in the last 20 years as a Stunt Double (for Angelina Jolie, Courteney Cox, Kelly Greyson), Stunt Driver (Captain America: Winter Soldier, Talladega Nights), Stunt Performer (The Walking Dead, Ant-Man, Fast & Furious… Continue reading Interview with Stunt Coordinator Jennifer Badger (Pitch Perfect 3, Greenleaf Season 2)
Interview with Stunt Performer Alex Armbruster (Suicide Squad, X-Men: Days of Future Paste)
Alex Armbruster is one of the most sought after stunt performers working in Canada today. When Hollywood makes an action film, Alex is generally on-set working is various stunt skills and expertise. He has worked on over 60 movies and TV shows in just the last 7 years along. It was an honor to chat… Continue reading Interview with Stunt Performer Alex Armbruster (Suicide Squad, X-Men: Days of Future Paste)
Interview with director Rob Sprackling (MAN’S BEST FRIEND)
MAN’S BEST FRIEND was a huge audience winner at the December 2016 Family/Animation Film Festival. A film about a boy who loses his beloved soccer ball and how he reconnects with his mother in the search for it. It was a pleasure chatting with the filmmaker about the film and what’s next: Get to know… Continue reading Interview with director Rob Sprackling (MAN’S BEST FRIEND)
Interview with director Ivo Huahua (STUTTER)
STUTTER was the winner of Best Performances at the December 2016 Family/Animation Film Festival. A film about a strong-willed widower with a heavy stutter who is determined to win the respect of his son by speaking to the boy’s class on Career Day. It was a pleasure chatting with the filmmaker about the film and… Continue reading Interview with director Ivo Huahua (STUTTER)
