Filmmakers Christine Sonvilla & Marc Graf (FLOWING – MY DREAM OF MORE FREEDOM)

FLOWING – MY DREAM OF MORE FREEDOM, 4min., AustriaDirected by Christine Sonvilla, Marc GrafIn “Flowing – My dream of more freedom” the river itself speaks to us about its dream of flowing wilder and freer again, thereby providing a home (again) to a diversity of species. https://www.facebook.com/christine.sonvilla/https://www.instagram.com/grafmarcphotography/ Get to know filmmakers Christine Sonvilla & Marc… Continue reading Filmmakers Christine Sonvilla & Marc Graf (FLOWING – MY DREAM OF MORE FREEDOM)

Writer/Producer Felix Bechtolsheimer (PAINFUL FLAVOURS)

PAINFUL FLAVOURS, 22min., UKDirected by Julian HandThere was no plan. I found some pages I had written over twenty years ago. I read the words whilst Oli and Joe slipped deep into an improvised, ambient jam – a cognisant, responsive soundscape conjured up to bring the prose to life. It was all recorded live in… Continue reading Writer/Producer Felix Bechtolsheimer (PAINFUL FLAVOURS)

Filmmaker Marie Queenan (REUNITED)

REUNITED, 12min,. CanadaDirected by Marie QueenanTwo exes reconnect over an evening. One wants to get back together, but the other has a secret that could separate them forever. https://www.instagram.com/reunitedshort/ Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film?—- I made this film months after a break up, and I was thinking… Continue reading Filmmaker Marie Queenan (REUNITED)

Filmmaker François Manceaux (ENCONTRO)

ENCONTRO, 116min., FranceDirected by François ManceauxSeven years after the death of his wife, Alain, a belgium director, longs to meet the actress of his unfinished film, with whom he shared a passion in Lisbon. Once in place, discovers that she had disappeared. A unknown woman offers him help for the investigation. It beggins for him… Continue reading Filmmaker François Manceaux (ENCONTRO)

Filmmaker Dannon Lacerda (THE MARIAS)

THE MARIAS (AS MARIAS), 17min., BrazilDirected by Dannon LacerdaWithin a conservative society, triplets share heartfelt narratives of their lives in a small Brazilian town nestled along the border with Paraguay. Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? During the pandemic I decided to return to the region where I… Continue reading Filmmaker Dannon Lacerda (THE MARIAS)

Interview with director Ian Schiller (KONG’S)

Ian Schiller’s short film KONG’S played to rave reviews at the April 2017 Horror/Thriller Film Festival. It was an honor catching up with the very talented filmmaker. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Ian Schiller: I work in film but mostly documentary sports and commercials. I want to broaden my story telling… Continue reading Interview with director Ian Schiller (KONG’S)