Tag: short film festival

Interview with Filmmaker Sari Eran Herskovitz (TRAIN)

TRAIN was the winner of BEST MUSIC at the April 2018 Under 5min. Feedback Film festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Sari Eran Herskovitz: The film is a music video for Train, the first single of Longing Songs, the debut album of Sari & Moshe, a music duo consisting of me… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Sari Eran Herskovitz (TRAIN)

Interview with Filmmaker Robert Nazar Arjoyan (I PROMISED HER LIFE)

I PROMISED HER LIFE was the winner of BEST PERFORMANCES at the April 2018 FEEDBACK Film Festival in Los Angeles. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Robert Nazar Arjoyan: First, I just wanted to get out there again and make something new. It had been a while since my previous short film… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Robert Nazar Arjoyan (I PROMISED HER LIFE)

Interview with Filmmaker Robert Guthrie (EASY, A 3 MINUTE LOVE STORY)

EASY, A 3 MINUTE LOVE STORY played to rave reviews at the February 2018 ROMANCE FEEDBACK Film Festival on Valentine’s Day. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Robert Guthrie: So many LGBTQ films, especially coming-of-age films, focus on difficulties. Violence, unrequited love, isolation… etc. Yes, it can be difficult. But, also, yes,… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Robert Guthrie (EASY, A 3 MINUTE LOVE STORY)

Interview with Filmmaker Zack Arch (THE CRYING CHEF)

THE CRYING CHEF played to rave reviews at the February 2018 Comedy Feedback Film Festival in Los Angeles. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Zach Arch: Our group Flambé had committed to making a new comedy sketch or short every week for about a year. This was an idea pitched by Kathy… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Zack Arch (THE CRYING CHEF)

Interview with directors Natalie Neagle & Sally Samad (TOO SOON?)

TOO SOON? played to rave reviews at the January 2018 COMEDY FEEDBACK Film Festival in Toronto. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film?/ 6. How did you come up with the idea for this short film? Natalie Neagle & Sally Samad: We’re big fans of satirical comedy and after discussing various ridiculous predicaments,… Continue reading Interview with directors Natalie Neagle & Sally Samad (TOO SOON?)

Interview with director CJ Colando (JAKE & JULIA)

JAKE & JULIA was the winner of BEST PERFORMANCES at the January 2018 Comedy FEEDBACK Film Festival in Toronto. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? CJ Colando: There was no motivation in the beginning; I wrote it quite passively as an exercise in short-form comedy, and thought that would be the end… Continue reading Interview with director CJ Colando (JAKE & JULIA)

Interview with director Emma Jackson (CONVERSATIONS)

CONVERSATIONS was shown to fanfare at the January 2018 FEEDBACK Film Festival in Los Angeles. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Emma Jackson: At the time of writing – Trump had just been elected the president of America and there had been much talk about divisions between the human race – including… Continue reading Interview with director Emma Jackson (CONVERSATIONS)

Interview with director Lisa Baron & Writer/Actor Malin Barr (HEDDA NEEDS HELP)

HEDDA NEEDS HELP was the winner of BEST FILM at the November 2017 Female Feedback Film Festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Lisa & Malin: We (Co-Writer/Lead, Malin Barr & Co-Writer/Director, Lisa Baron) both really wanted to create a short film that made people laugh, that showed that inner-hustle of a… Continue reading Interview with director Lisa Baron & Writer/Actor Malin Barr (HEDDA NEEDS HELP)