Get to know the writer: 1. What is your screenplay about? An engaged executive tired of the life-long ill treatment of her family uncovers emotionally devestating family secrets that test her faith. 2. What genres does your screenplay fall under? Faith-Based; Christian; Family Film; Drama 3. Why should this screenplay be made into a movie?… Continue reading Interview with Winning Screenwriter Janice Walker (FIRST TIME FOR PENNY)
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Interview with Winning Screenwriter Taylor Zaccario (DIMAGGIO)
Get to know the writer: 1. What is your screenplay about? A father, desperate to connect with his son, tries to force his passion for baseball onto his son who is more interested in music. 2. What genres does your screenplay fall under? Family drama, sports drama. 3. Why should this screenplay be made into… Continue reading Interview with Winning Screenwriter Taylor Zaccario (DIMAGGIO)
Interview with Winning Screenwriter Victoria Mitchell (THE BLUE ROOM)
Get to know the writer: 1. What is your screenplay about? It’s about a group of unscrupulous ghost-hunters that find what they’re looking for… and more. 2. What genres does your screenplay fall under? Horror. 3. Why should this screenplay be made into a movie? The screenplay embraces our favorite elements from Roger Corman and… Continue reading Interview with Winning Screenwriter Victoria Mitchell (THE BLUE ROOM)
Interview with Winning Screenwriter Sharon Powers (ENTANGLED)
Get to know the writer: 1. What is your screenplay about? The longline is American environmentalists in Mexico run afoul of a drug-smuggling operation, and reporter Jasmine Peterson comes down to assist, only to stumble onto a whole new story – a merman! In synopsis, the story is about plucky, capable Jasmine Peterson, the social… Continue reading Interview with Winning Screenwriter Sharon Powers (ENTANGLED)
Interview with Winning Screenwriter Marissa Lessman (TRANSPARENT)
Get to know the writer: 1. What is your TV SPEC screenplay about? *This is an episode of the most beloved Transparent. The episode centers around Sarah and Len having people over for Purim while Ally, Josh and Maura attempt to have a garage sale to sell Maura’s old possessions. 2. How does this episode… Continue reading Interview with Winning Screenwriter Marissa Lessman (TRANSPARENT)
Interview with Filmmaker Adriana Falcinelli (DYING FOR A LIVING)
DYING FOR A LIVING played to rave reviews at the March 2018 FEMALE Feedback Film Festival in Toronto. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Adriana Falcinelli: I decided to go back to University and do a film degree course as a mature student and one of the units was to produce a… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Adriana Falcinelli (DYING FOR A LIVING)
Interview with Director Elen JI (DINNER FOR TWO)
DINNER FOR TWO was the winner of BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY at the March 2018 Female FEEDBACK Film Festival in Toronto. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Elen Ji: The film is based on my real life. My husband is a strict vegetarian, but I am a meat lover. When we got married and moved in together, the problems of different habits… Continue reading Interview with Director Elen JI (DINNER FOR TWO)
Interview with Costume Designer Luciano Capozzi (Paul, Apostle of Christ)
In was an honor chatting with with extremely talented artist Luciano Capozzi about the craft and art of Costume Designing. Matthew Toffolo: Where were you born and raised? Was wardrobe something you were always passionate about? Was “working in the movies” something you dreamed to doing one day? Luciano Capozzi: I was born in Marino, a… Continue reading Interview with Costume Designer Luciano Capozzi (Paul, Apostle of Christ)
Interview with Cinematographer Christophe Graillot (A Bag of Marbles, La Garde)
Christophe Graillot is a true artistic talent. Just watch the recent film A BAG OF MARBLES to see how he conveys a story through light and shadows. It was on honor interviewing him: Matthew Toffolo: Where were you born and raised? Was photography something you always wanted to do as your career? Christophe Graillot: I… Continue reading Interview with Cinematographer Christophe Graillot (A Bag of Marbles, La Garde)
Interview with Cinematographer Dan Stoloff (Suits, The Americans, Zoo)
Dan Stoloff is one of the top television cinematographers working today. He also DP’d the films TUMBLEWEEDS, MIRACLE and CROOKED ARROWS to name a few. It was an honor interviewing him. Check out his website and list of credits at: http://danstoloff.com/ Matthew Toffolo: Where were you born and raised? Was photography something you always wanted… Continue reading Interview with Cinematographer Dan Stoloff (Suits, The Americans, Zoo)
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