Tag: directing

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 Actor/Director Samantha Neyland (WHEN STRANGERS TOUCH YOUR HAIR)

Samantha Neyland co-directed and starred in the short film “When Strangers Touch Your Hair”, which was showcased at the Los Angeles FEEDBACK Film Festival in December 2016. The film received rave reviews from the audience. It was an honor to chat with her about the film and what’s next for the beautiful and talented artist:… Continue reading Interview with Actor/Director Samantha Neyland (WHEN STRANGERS TOUCH YOUR HAIR)

Interview with director Robert Vassie (BURNT)

 Robert Vassie’s short film “BURNT” played at the October 2016 best of HORROR FEEDBACK Short Film Festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Robert Vassie: I’d recently moved to London and had been itching to make a new film for a while. London is such a cinematic city, especially at night, so… Continue reading Interview with director Robert Vassie (BURNT)

Interview with director Sébastien Vanicek (MAYDAY)

Sébastien Vanicek’s short film MAYDAY played to rave reviews at the October 2016 Horror/Thriller Film Festival. It was a pleasure to interview him about his film and what’s next: Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Sébastien Vanicek: I have a tremendous phobia of airplanes. So I started to write a movie about a… Continue reading Interview with director Sébastien Vanicek (MAYDAY)

Interview with director Iván Sáinz-Pardo (SAVE)

Iván Sáinz-Pardo’s short film SAVE played to rave reviews at the October 2016 Horror/Thriller Film Festival. It was a pleasure to interview him about his film and what’s next: Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Iván Sáinz-Pardo: Just wanted to work with actors again and I needed to tell a new story.… Continue reading Interview with director Iván Sáinz-Pardo (SAVE)

Interview with director Margarethe Baillou (LE PARDON)

Margarethe Baillou’s short film LE PARDON played to rave reviews at the October 2016 Horror/Thriller Film Festival. It was a pleasure to interview her about her film and what’s next: Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Margarethe Baillou: I love short stories so, naturally, I love short films. Unfortunately, people tend to… Continue reading Interview with director Margarethe Baillou (LE PARDON)

Interview with Filmmaker Oscar Lewis (1916)

Oscar Lewis’s amazing short film “1916” was the winner of Best Animation at the August 2016 Animation FEEDBACK Film Festival. It’s a terrific portrayal of our memories during a dramatic moment in our life. This film should be seen by everybody! Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Oscar Lewis: ‘1916’ was my… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Oscar Lewis (1916)

Interview with director Nicola Balhuizen Hepp (WALK)

WALK, directed by Nicola Balhuizen Hepp played to rave reviews at the Under 5 Minute FEEDBACK Film Festival in July 2016. It was an honor to interview her: Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Nicola Balhuizen Hepp: In dealing with my father’s ageing process, my films are exploring themes and issues that have… Continue reading Interview with director Nicola Balhuizen Hepp (WALK)