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)
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Interview with director Rodrigo Espinosa (ATOMIC COUPLE!)
Rodrigo Espinosa’s short film “ATOMIC COUPLE!” played was the winner of “BEST FILM” at the December 2016 Los Angeles FEEDBACK Film Festival. It was awarded the winner of “Best Music” at the festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? The story of the little girl with the Lego, which you have on… Continue reading Interview with director Rodrigo Espinosa (ATOMIC COUPLE!)
Interview with Stunt Performer Lisa Dempsey (Titanic, Sully, Minority Report)
I did a stunt that required me to cartwheel off a balcony and land feet first into boxes – I ended up in the ER with a broken tibia, fibula and ankle. I had three surgeries and that derailed my career for a while. I rehabbed like a pro athlete and feel bionic now. I am reinforced, realigned and will live with my titanium tibial rod forever. That was nine years ago, today. October 7.
Interview with Director Kirill Proskura (A SHADOW OF DARA)
A SHADOW OF DARA, the award winning short film directed by Kirill Proskura played at the WILDsound Best of Sci-Fi/Fantasy Short Film Festival in September 2016. It was a pleasure sitting down to chat about his film and career. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Kirill Proskura: It was the drive to… Continue reading Interview with Director Kirill Proskura (A SHADOW OF DARA)
Interview with Filmmaker Steve Socki (SPARROW DUET)
Steve Socki’s short film SPARROW DUET played to rave reviews at the August 2016 Under 5 minute FEEDBACK Film Festival. It was an honor chatting with her: Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Steve Socki: INSPIRATION FROM PLAYFUL MOVEMENTS IN NATURE, ESPECIALLY IN THE TIMING & CHOREOGRAPHY. REINTERPRETING & EXPERIMENTING THOSE OBSERVATIONS… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Steve Socki (SPARROW DUET)
Interview with Filmmaker Leon Williams (HOWELL)
Leon Williams’ short film “HOWELL” played at the July 2016 Under 5min. FEEDBACK FIlm Festival. It’s mystery meets supernatural meets comedy with a great twist at the end. A must see short film. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Leon Williams: Nothing in particular. I simply had the idea one day and with… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Leon Williams (HOWELL)
Interview with Filmmaker Veronique Vanblaere (BOTTOMLESS)
Veronique Vanblaere’s short film “Bottomless” played at the August 2016 Animation FEEDBACK FIlm Festival. It’s a documentary meets comedy meets animated work that both funny and heart warming. Terrific film. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Veronique Vanblaere: My good friend and filmmaker Jen West and I have really fast conversations. We… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Veronique Vanblaere (BOTTOMLESS)
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 Filmmaker Alex Giannoulis (LUCY)
Alex Giannoulis’ short film “Lucy” was the winner of “Best Overall Performances” at the August 2016 Family FEEDBACK Film Festival. It’s a terrific short filled with many layers about the love of a childless married couple who lose their dog. It’s a film I’ve been fortunate enough to watch a few times and each time… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Alex Giannoulis (LUCY)
Interview with Filmmaker Emeline Castaneda (KADDISH!)
Emeline Castaneda’s short film KADDISH! was the winner of “Best Film” at the 2016 FEEDBACK Horror/Thriller Film Festival. The film was a master in nailing the tone of comedy & horror while telling an engaging story. It was an honor chatting with her about this short and what’s next for the award winning filmmaker: Read… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Emeline Castaneda (KADDISH!)
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