PEOPLE OF NOWHERE, directed by Lior Sperando, was the winner of Best FILM at the July 2016 Under 5min. FEEDBACK Film Festival. It was one of the most popular films that has ever played at the festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Lior Sperando: I have heard and read different opinions about… Continue reading Interview with director Lior Sperando (PEOPLE OF NOWHERE)
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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 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)
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 Editor Greg D’Auria (Star Trek Beyond, Fast & Furious 6)
Greg D’Auria is very modest as you’ll see when you read this interview. He’s a wealth of knowledge and an amazing storyteller – as he seems to be the last to know this! He has worked in the editorial department on over 30 productions in the last 20 years. His list of credits include: Star… Continue reading Interview with Editor Greg D’Auria (Star Trek Beyond, Fast & Furious 6)
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 Cinematographer Michael Simmonds (Nerve, Vice Principals)
Although there is a romance and nostalgia for film negative, digital imaging has really improved lighting for movies. We are much more comfortable with underexposing now than in the past. Of course Savidis, Khondji and Willis did great underexposing and making bold lighting choices, but now you see modestly budgeted TV shows that look bold and interesting.
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 Israeli Filmmaker Shachar Gal (BLACK BALLOON)
BLACK BALLOON was the winner of Best Cinematography at the June 2016 WILDsound FEEDBACK Film Festival. It was an honor speaking with the director Shachar Gal about the film. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Shachar Gal: There are few things that attracted us about making the film. Actually the first thoughts we… Continue reading Interview with Israeli Filmmaker Shachar Gal (BLACK BALLOON)
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