Tag: feedback film festival

Interview with Filmmaker Stuart Everitt (BURIED)

BURIED was the winner of BEST MUSIC at the European FEEDBACK Film Festival in June 2018. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Stuart Everitt: As I was growing up my Dad introduced me to collecting. He’s a big collector of militaria. He was born right at the end of the World War… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Stuart Everitt (BURIED)

Interview with Filmmaker Melanie Faye (PUPPETS AND PUSHPINS)

PUPPETS AND PUSHPINS was the winner of BEST MUSIC at the July 2018 FEMALE Feedback Film Festival in July 2018 in Los Angeles. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Melanie Faye : I was in my last year of Capilano University’s film program and we received a small budget to make a… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Melanie Faye (PUPPETS AND PUSHPINS)

Interview with Filmmaker Eshaana Sheth (THE BUTTER KNIFE)

THE BUTTER KNIFE played to rave reviews at the July 2018 FEMALE Feedback Film Festival in Los Angeles. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Eshaana Sheth: The film is a response to the variety of people that I encountered after moving to LA as well as the nuances of dating and socializing… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Eshaana Sheth (THE BUTTER KNIFE)

Interview with Filmmaker Emily Eaglin (SWEETER)

SWEETER played to rave reviews at the July 2018 FAMILY Film Festival in Toronto. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Emily Eaglin: A combination of babysitting & wanting to take on a true challenge as a director (hence a child-filled cast)! I also wanted to create a role for myself Samira, who… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Emily Eaglin (SWEETER)

Interview with Filmmaker Anaiis Cisco (BREATHLESS)

 BREATHLESS was the winner of BEST PERFORMANCES at the July 2018 Los Angeles FEEDBACK Film Festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Anaiis Cisco: This film was inspired by the killing of Eric Garner which was captured by Ramsey Orta. 2. From the idea to the finished product, how long did it… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Anaiis Cisco (BREATHLESS)

Interview with Filmmaker Ange-Régis HOUNKPATIN (VINDICTE)

VINDICTE was the winner of BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY at the June 2018 European FEEDBACK Film Festival in Toronto. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Ange-Régis HOUNKPATIN: My motivation was to make a film that would be different from usual African movies, in terms of style, rhythm and aesthetics. But still an African subject.… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Ange-Régis HOUNKPATIN (VINDICTE)

Interview with Filmmaker Julian Friedrich (01)

01 was the winner of BEST FILM at the June 2018 Animation FEEDBACK Film Festival in Toronto. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Julian Friedrich: “01” is the first film out of the Shortfilm label “Second Truth” in which Artists, film makers, musicians and journalists from all over the world are grappling… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Julian Friedrich (01)

Interview with Screenwriter Roberto Tomeo (HEART OF GOLD)

 HEART OF GOLD was the June 2018 Winning Comedy Festival Short Screenplay. Matthew Toffolo: What is your screenplay about? Roberto Tomeo: It is a reflection on the worth of people who have a heart of gold. 2. What genres does your screenplay fall under? Dark fairytale 3. Why should this screenplay be made into a… Continue reading Interview with Screenwriter Roberto Tomeo (HEART OF GOLD)