Tag: directing a film

Interview with director Mathilde Neau (UNBIND)

Mathilde Neau’s short dance film played to rave reviews at the April 2017 FEMALE FEEDBACK Film Festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Mathilde Neau: My first motivation in films is to express feelings, thoughts, to answer questions with body expression. Talking with dance. This was the leading of my project, exploring… Continue reading Interview with director Mathilde Neau (UNBIND)

Interview with director John Mollison (THE GENTLEMAN NEXT DOOR)

John Mollison’s short film played at the March 2017 DOCUMENTARY Short Film Festival Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? I believe that old warriors have great insight into life. From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for you to make this short? 45 days. How would you… Continue reading Interview with director John Mollison (THE GENTLEMAN NEXT DOOR)

Interview with director Diana Frankovic (THE SAD MONK)

Diana Frankovic’s short film played at the March 2017 DOCUMENTARY Short Film Festival Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? So a couple of years ago I took a sabbatical from my job. Actually, I’m a radio host from Berlin. I was exhausted, burned out and unhappy. I had to get away from… Continue reading Interview with director Diana Frankovic (THE SAD MONK)

Interview with director James Peaty (APPRAISAL)

James Peaty’s short film “APPRAISAL” was the winner of “Best Performances” at the Action/Thriller Festival in February 2017. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? James Peaty: My main motivation for making the film was to test myself in relation to how I work with actors. In the main, I hadn’t worked with… Continue reading Interview with director James Peaty (APPRAISAL)

Interview with director Aslak Danbolt (LAST BASE)

Aslak Danbolt’s short film “THE LAST BASE” was the winner of “Best Cinematography” at the Action/Thriller Festival in February 2017. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Aslak Danbolt: I was motivated to finish something I started several years ago; In 2008 I made a documentary about a group of base-jumpers that failed… Continue reading Interview with director Aslak Danbolt (LAST BASE)

Interview with director Paul Jerndal (INDIGO)

Paul Jerndal’s short film “INDIGO” was the winner of “BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY” and “BEST MUSICAL SCORE” at the February 2017 FEEDBACK Film Festival. His film is a true example of a cinematic experience. An honor to chat with him. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Life. Life motivated me. I see people every… Continue reading Interview with director Paul Jerndal (INDIGO)

Interview with director Nathalie Cusson (SUNDAY AFTERNOON)

Nathalie Cusson’s short film “SUNDAY AFTERNOON” played to raves reviews at the February 2017 Romance FEEDBACK Film Festival. It was an honor chatting with her about her short film and what’s next. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? The initial motivation was to see if I could produce a sensual film without… Continue reading Interview with director Nathalie Cusson (SUNDAY AFTERNOON)

Interview with director Raynor Arkenbout (RUN FREE)

Raynor Arkenbout’s short film “RUN FREE” played to raves reviews at the February 2017 Romance FEEDBACK Film Festival. It was an honor chatting with him about his short film and what’s next. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? It’s a story that originated from two sources that interested me a lot. One… Continue reading Interview with director Raynor Arkenbout (RUN FREE)

Interview with director Paula Neves (PUMPKIN)

Paula Neves’ short film “PUMPKIN” played to raves reviews at the February 2017 Romance FEEDBACK Film Festival. It was an honor chatting with her about her short film and what’s next. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Pumpkin is my thesis film in school. I saw the opportunity to make something good… Continue reading Interview with director Paula Neves (PUMPKIN)

Interview with director/actor Nicole Jones (FOUR DAY WEEKEND)

Nicole Jones’ short film “FOUR DAY WEEKEND” was the overwhelming winner of “BEST FILM” at the February 2017 Romance Film Festival. She not only directed the film, but also starred in it as well. A definite true talent. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? I was motivated by a desire to see… Continue reading Interview with director/actor Nicole Jones (FOUR DAY WEEKEND)