September 2017 Winning FAN FICTION Screenplay Writer: Get to know the writer: What is your screenplay about? Welcome to Crystal Lake is about a group of corrupt developers that come to town with plans to build a new lakeside resort, but when they take things too far by trying to force Elias Voorhees off of… Continue reading Interview with Winning Screenwriter Mike Meade (FAN FICTION – WELCOME TO CRYSTAL LAKE)
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Interview with Winning Feature Screenplay Writer – Richard Geiwitz (THE LAST PRISON)
Richard Geiwitz is the August 2017 Sci-Fi Feature Screenplay Winner. What is your screenplay about? The story follows Judith, a robotics genius who designed and programmed robots to mine a moon of Saturn, which is uninhabitable to man. The bots are designed to think independently and problem-solve. There are three series: administrative, worker and repair.… Continue reading Interview with Winning Feature Screenplay Writer – Richard Geiwitz (THE LAST PRISON)
Interview with Winning Sci-Fi Short Screenplay Writer – Auriga Ifill (SID)
Watch the August 2017 Winning Short Screenplay. What is your screenplay about? SID – Prologue is about an artificial intelligence tasked with reintroducing human life, after the human race is eradicated by a virus. What genres does your screenplay fall under? Sci-Fi/Drama. Why should this screenplay be made into a movie? From one perspective I… Continue reading Interview with Winning Sci-Fi Short Screenplay Writer – Auriga Ifill (SID)
Interview with LGBT TV Pilot Screenplay Winner – Jess Harris DiStefano (THE DISAPPEARANCE)
Jess Harris DiStefano is the August 2017 Winning LGBT screenplay writer. What is your TV Pilot screenplay about? The Disappearance is an hour long drama about a charming young sports writer, whose secret past comes back to haunt him when he accidentally stumbles upon the whereabouts of his long lost father and two younger siblings.… Continue reading Interview with LGBT TV Pilot Screenplay Winner – Jess Harris DiStefano (THE DISAPPEARANCE)
Interview with Winning Student TV PILOT Screenplay Winner – K. Wayman Dodd (EVERHART)
K. Wayman Dodd is the August 2017 STUDENT Screenplay Winner. What is your TV screenplay about? In modern-day Chicago, a rebellious college freshman discovers magic and lands herself and her over-protective brother in the middle of a magical mob war. Why should this screenplay be made into a TV SHOW? In the vein of TRUE… Continue reading Interview with Winning Student TV PILOT Screenplay Winner – K. Wayman Dodd (EVERHART)
Interview with Winning Feature Screenplay Writer George M. Johnson (PEACE PLEDGE)
Watch the August 2017 Winning Feature Screenplay at the WILDsound Corporate Festival. Matthew Toffolo: What is your screenplay about? George M. Johnson: A disillusioned First World War veteran, challenged by a reckless Anglican priest, reluctantly fights for peace against fascists in 1930s Britain, losing both friends and family but gaining a second chance in love.… Continue reading Interview with Winning Feature Screenplay Writer George M. Johnson (PEACE PLEDGE)
Interview with writer/actor James McDougall (WALKING SUPPLY)
James’ short film “WALKING SUPPLY” was awarded “Best Cinematography” at the May 2017 CANADIAN Film Festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? James McDougall: I was reading about Russian history in the wee hours of the morning and stumbled across some terrifying true stories. During Stalin’s regime, when two prisoners would escape… Continue reading Interview with writer/actor James McDougall (WALKING SUPPLY)
Interview with director/writer Kurt Voelker (The Whole New Everything)
It was an honor to chat with the talented writer/director who is having a busy 2017. He co-wrote the upcoming animated feature “Rock Dog” (Voiced by Luke Wilson, JK Simmons, Eddie Izzard, Lewis Black), and later this year his feature film “The Whole New Everything” will be playing at a cinema near you. A film… Continue reading Interview with director/writer Kurt Voelker (The Whole New Everything)
Interview with Actor/Screenwriter Bronwyn Szabo
Bronwyn Szabo’s short film played at the December 2016 FEMALE Feedback Film Festival to great success as the audience really responded to the movie. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Bronwyn Szabo: I was motivated to make this film because I was hooked on the story of this woman moving on from… Continue reading Interview with Actor/Screenwriter Bronwyn Szabo
Interview with Screenwriter Maria Nation (A Street Cat Named Bob, Salem Witch Trials)
It was an honor to chat with the very talented screenwriter Maria Nation. For any new or up and coming screenwriter, this interview is a must read as she gives a lot of insight on her profession and what it takes to succeed in Hollywood. Enjoy! Matthew Toffolo: Tell us about “A Street Cat Named… Continue reading Interview with Screenwriter Maria Nation (A Street Cat Named Bob, Salem Witch Trials)
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