Matthew Toffolo: What is your screenplay about? Marcus Russell: This script is about the plight of marginalized people, specifically African Americans. English has been taken advantage of by processes he can barely comprehend. He cannot get good health care (to be taken seriously by his health care provider), he has a contentious relationship with the… Continue reading Interview with Screenwriter Marcus Russell (PERMUTATION)
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Interview with Screenwriter Darren Coyle (LATE FEES)
Matthew Toffolo: What is your screenplay about? Darren Coyle: A movie buff named Bert time travels back from the present day into his past to change a pivotal night in his life. The trouble is, time travel isn’t an exact science, so when he travels back, he’s not playing the main character: himself. He jumps… Continue reading Interview with Screenwriter Darren Coyle (LATE FEES)
Interview with Filmmaker Justin Zachary (NOW)
Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Justin Zachary: Necessity. These days as an actor if you’re not creating your own work then it feels like you’re behind in the game. I also love making movies. 2. From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for you to make… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Justin Zachary (NOW)
Interview with Reginald Johnson (BATMAN: Beyond the Cowl)
Matthew Toffolo: What is your screenplay about? Reginald Johnson: Beyond the Cowl is about the role of class in crime and society’s inability to see the humanity in our poorest citizens. 2. What genres does your screenplay fall under? Action/Fantasy/Drama 3. Why should this screenplay be made into a movie? It presents a timely sociological… Continue reading Interview with Reginald Johnson (BATMAN: Beyond the Cowl)
Interview with Screenwriter Scott Sawitz (FOR LOVE OR MUSIC)
Matthew Toffolo: What is your screenplay about? Scott Sawitz: It’s about a woman trying to find herself while she’s under professional and personal stress. To me that’s the core of “For Love or Music.” Ashley is an interesting woman on the cusp of musical stardom; she’s always been a singer but she could never find… Continue reading Interview with Screenwriter Scott Sawitz (FOR LOVE OR MUSIC)
Interview with Screenwriter Anna Patterson (FAMILY CRISIS LIVE-IN)
Matthew Toffolo: What is your screenplay about? Anna Patterson: This screenplay is about something I have seen with my own eyes lately. People are trying to take the huge house they raised their family in, and trade down. I just took it from there and thought what if the family caused a problem with this.… Continue reading Interview with Screenwriter Anna Patterson (FAMILY CRISIS LIVE-IN)
Interview with Screenwriter Billy Smith (The Stafford Multiplex Theater)
Matthew Toffolo: What is your screenplay about? Billy Smith: My screenplay, The Stafford Multiplex Theater, is about an outdated eight-screen movie theater in a small town. A new Megaplex has opened up about twenty minutes from them and a lot of people have forgotten about the Stafford. They’ve gained an unfortunate reputation as “that other… Continue reading Interview with Screenwriter Billy Smith (The Stafford Multiplex Theater)
Interview with Filmmaker Colin Gerrard (ELI)
ELI was the winner of BEST FILM at the June LA Feedback Film Festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Colin Gerrard: I believe it has a timeless appeal coming from the moment we all make a decision regarding our own motives, without thinking of the consequences for others. 2. From the… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Colin Gerrard (ELI)
Interview with Screenwriter Ricardo Bravo (HUSH LITTLE BABY)
Matthew Toffolo: What is your screenplay about? Ricardo Bravo: Hush Little Baby is the story of an up-and-coming young executive who is tormented by the crying of the baby next door. As we follow the character, we explore the impact the cries of the baby have on his work, his personality and finally his sanity.… Continue reading Interview with Screenwriter Ricardo Bravo (HUSH LITTLE BABY)
Interview with Screenwriter Joël Henning Doty (STAGE DAD)
Matthew Toffolo: What is your screenplay about? Joël Henning Doty: The movie tells the story of Ray and Lily as they try to cope with the sudden death of wife and mom, Catherine. Ray agrees to take Lily to a writing competition in L.A. to fulfill a promise Catherine made, even though he disdains competition.… Continue reading Interview with Screenwriter Joël Henning Doty (STAGE DAD)
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