Happy Birthday: David Schwimmer

Originally posted on WILDsound Festival:
David Schwimmer Born: November 2, 1966 in Astoria, New York, USA Married to: Zoe Buckman (4 June 2010 – present) (1 child) [on his post-Friends (1994) activity in live theatre] The best thing about going back to drama was discovering how good I feel as a leader. I feel I’m…

Interview with director Patrik Bergh (THE APOLOGY)

Patrik Bergh’s short film THE APOLOGY played to rave reviews at the October 2016 Action/Crime FEEDBACK Film Festival. His film is a perfectly executed short with a great twist, some thrills, and some great laughs. It’s simply what a short film is all about. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Patrik Bergh:… Continue reading Interview with director Patrik Bergh (THE APOLOGY)

Interview with Actor/Screenwriter Jovanna Burke (THE TRAP)

Jovanna Burke’s THE TRAP played to rave reviews at the October 2016 ACTION/CRIME Short Film Festival. It was the winner of “Best Overall Performances” at the festival. It was a pleasure sitting down and chatting with her about the film and what’s next for the very talented actor turned writer turned upcoming director!  Matthew Toffolo:… Continue reading Interview with Actor/Screenwriter Jovanna Burke (THE TRAP)

Interview with Festival Director Michael Harrington (Wandering Reel Traveling Film Festival)

Originally posted on Festival Reviews:
Wandering Reel is a traveling short film festival with a focus on bringing meaningful films to communities with limited or no access to compassionate, thought-provoking cinema. We strive to engage our audiences in deeper conversation about the role of cinema, and how films can relate to community, conscious living, and…

Interview with Festival Director Jon Mercurio Knight (Wasteland Film Festival)

Originally posted on Festival Reviews:
The Wasteland Film Festival is entering its fifth year and only growing bigger. The highlight short films with especially post-apocalyptic subject matter and, in addition, alternative films displaying a certain character right at home in the post nuke society. Films meeting certain criteria will be screened as part of the…

Interview with Festival Director Danny MAlin (YES! Let’s make a Movie Film Festival)

Originally posted on Festival Reviews:
This festival aims to bring together all corners of the globe to share passion of filmmakers. Interview with Festival Director Danny MAlin  Matthew Toffolo: What is your Film Festival succeeding at doing for filmmakers? -We are a platform geared towards our local community getting an opportunity to share their work…

Interview with Festival Director Ginger Marisa Tontaveetong (ASIFA International Animation Society)

Originally posted on Festival Reviews:
Their aim is to put the spotlight on artist and animators locally and globally. Their signature event ASIFA-South RYO Animation Festival has been running for 14 years. With local panels involving professional locally as well as a monthly online panel with professionals in the industry around the world from Canada…

Interview with Festival Director Ian Skorodin (Los Angeles Skins Festival)

Originally posted on Festival Reviews:
LA SKINS FEST annually showcases works by independent Native American filmmakers that provide insight into the beauty, complexity and diversity of Native American people. The festival helps filmmakers show their work so audiences of all ages and interests can enrich their experience and understanding of Native American cultures. Interview with…