Dan Robinette’s short film DRAWN TO FEAR was voted “Scariest Film” at the August 2016 Horror FEEDBACK Film Festival. Quite the achievement when you look at all of the other excellent and scary films that were also showcased. It was an honor to interview Mr. Robinette and chat about his film and what’s next! Matthew… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Dan Robinette (DRAWN TO FEAR)
Tag: audience feedback
Interview with director Kyran Davies (STEPHEN THE TIME TRAVELLING DOG)
STEPHEN THE TIME TRAVELLING DOG, directed by Kyran Davies is perhaps one of the most loved films that was ever played at a WILDsound Festival. The audience attending the July 2016 Under 5 minute FEEDBACK Film Festival LOVED this film. It was a pleasure interviewing the director, especially because his answers were all funny. Matthew Toffolo:… Continue reading Interview with director Kyran Davies (STEPHEN THE TIME TRAVELLING DOG)
Interview with director Lisa Svelmoe (DREAMS OR DEMONS)
DREAMS OR DEMONS, directed by Lisa Svelmoe played to rave reviews at the Under 5 minute Film Festival in July 2016. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Lisa Svelmoe: I was asked to make a film about a relevant media subject and I chose body image. MT: From the idea to the finished… Continue reading Interview with director Lisa Svelmoe (DREAMS OR DEMONS)
Interview with director Tim Butcher (CLEAN BREAK)
CLEAN BREAK, directed by Tim Butcher was the winner of Best Overall Performances at the July 2016 Comedy Short Film Festival. It was an honor to sit down with him to chat about his film and filmmaking career. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Tim Butcher: I wanted to make a film… Continue reading Interview with director Tim Butcher (CLEAN BREAK)
Interview with director Eric Romero (Native Immigration)
NATIVE IMMIGRATION, directed by Eric Romero played to rave reviews at the July 2016 Comedy Film Festival. It was an honor to sit down with him and chat about his career and short film. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Eric Romero: I’m an immigrant living in UK myself and it’s an universal… Continue reading Interview with director Eric Romero (Native Immigration)
Interview with Filmmaker James Ersted (MONTH TO MONTH)
Month to Month was the opening film at the June 2016 FEEDBACK Film Festival. The audience really responded to this short film. It’s a little bit musical, with a splash of dramatic character study, and a twist of fantasy. It was an honor to chat with the director James Ersted: Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker James Ersted (MONTH TO MONTH)
Interview with Director/Writer Tyler Lionel Parr (IRONIED)
I felt relieved. To know that the message, or at least what I wanted to project, was actually landing on a conscious level, And that it scored an emotional response. I couldn’t be a happier filmmaker.
Interview with Screenwriter Ryan Katzer (JACK IS PRETTY)
Ryan Katzer’s written short film “JACK IS PRETTY” was the winner of Best Film at the July 2016 FEEDBACK Film Festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Ryan Katzer: None of us had made a film. Jarek had the equipment. I had the script. Why not? We had to start somewhere with Indy film, and… Continue reading Interview with Screenwriter Ryan Katzer (JACK IS PRETTY)
Interview with Director Jarek Zabczynski (JACK IS PRETTY)
I really loved how vocal and astute the audience was. People were picking up on little details and pointing them out and I couldn’t help but smile as I sat in the back of the theater. I kinda liked that no one knew that I was there until after the feedback session, really assured me the comments were real and genuine, not at all influenced by my presence at the festival.
Interview with Filmmaker Andrés Passoni (CHAMPION)
Andrés Passoni’s short film was the winner of Best Picture at the May 2016 Documentary Short Film Festival. Interview with Andrés Passoni: Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Andrés Passoni: I love animals and when I heard about greyhound races I instantly felt very attracted to immerse myself in this world. I thought… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Andrés Passoni (CHAMPION)
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