Tag: los angeles film festival

Interview with Filmmaker Linda Gasser (WHAT IF)

WHAT IF was the winner of BEST FILM at the August 2018 Los Angeles FEEDBACK Film Festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Linda Gasser: What if (with the original title: Wo sie ist) is a film about the future, but it is about presence too. In the past I had worked… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Linda Gasser (WHAT IF)

Interview with Filmmaker Aaron Seever (TEMPORARY)

TEMPORARY played to rave reviews at the August 2018 Los Angeles FEEDBACK Film Festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Aaron Seever: I wanted to write something for me and my friend Shelly (actress) to work on together as well as share this gorgeous setting with the world. 2. From the idea… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Aaron Seever (TEMPORARY)

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 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 Christopher Sferrazza (BEAST)

BEAST was the winner of Best Cinematography at the June 2018 Los Angeles FEEDBACK Film Festival – best of Horror/Thriller night. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Christopher Sferrazza: It was something in the script that I latched on too. Originally the script was designed to be an episode for a series.… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Christopher Sferrazza (BEAST)

Interview with Filmmaker Terez Koncz (THE LETTERS)

THE LETTERS was the winner of BEST MUSIC at the June 2018 Thriller/Horror FEEDBACK Film Festival in Los Angeles. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Terez Koncz: I wanted to give voice to those who are not heard due to their age, social situation or any other reason. 2. From the idea… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Terez Koncz (THE LETTERS)

Interview with Filmmaker Gabriel Galand (ABOVE THE MIST)

ABOVE THE MIST played to rave reviews at the June 2018 HORROR/THRILLER FEEDBACK Film Festival in Los Angeles. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Gabriel Galand: After having lived in Korea for a year, the societal issue of suicide became evident and I felt the need to make a film about it.… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Gabriel Galand (ABOVE THE MIST)

Interview with Filmmaker/Animator Michele Haines (SAM THE HAM)

 SAM THE HAM played to rave reviews at the May 2018 Los Angeles FEEDBACK Film Festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? It was a way of finding myself again after sinking into a low state after a series of horrible events, including my father’s death. Sam’s dad is designed after my… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker/Animator Michele Haines (SAM THE HAM)

Interview with Filmmaker Andy Koeger (ROSIE, OH)

ROSIE, OH was the winner of BEST FILM at the May 2018 FEEDBACK Film Festival in Los Angeles. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Andy Koeger: My co-creator Apple Xenos originally had the idea for the film. I was so drawn to her idea that I was inspired to create it with… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Andy Koeger (ROSIE, OH)

Interview with Screenwriter Bo Liebman ((A) UTOMATED (I)IRRITATION)

 (A) UTOMATED (I)IRRITATION played to great reviews at the May 2018 Comedy Feedbaack Film Festival in Los Angeles.  1. What motivated you to make this film? A friend had asked me to contribute a short for an anthology series he wanted to do about artificial intelligence. Knowing that most people take a dark, dramatic approach… Continue reading Interview with Screenwriter Bo Liebman ((A) UTOMATED (I)IRRITATION)