VOICES was the winner of BEST PERFORMANCES (Shoshannah Stern & Chris Gross) at the upcoming April 2021 SCI-FI/FANTASY Festival. Playing at the Film Festival this upcoming Sunday. Stream for FREE all day and RSVP HERE

Conversation with director Jake Hart on the 3 year process making this film, making a Sci-Fi film based on a conversation in one room, and the art of collaboration with your cast & crew.

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April 16, 2021 - Filmmaker Ben Hansford (UPRISING!)

Matthew Toffolo

April 17, 2021 - Filmmaker Jake Hart (VOICES)

Matthew Toffolo

THE ROOTS OF LACROSSE documentary provides a brief history of the sacred and cultural aspects of this sport, originally played for the Creator, as well as for the health and welfare of the people of North American Indigenous nations. Playing at the DOCUMENTARY Short Film Festival this upcoming Saturday. Stream for FREE all day and RSVP HERE.

Great chat with Director/Producer Joanne Storkan, her co-director Shelby Adams and come cameos from other collaborators mixed in.

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April 15, 2021 - Filmmaking Team of the ROOTS OF LACROSSE short film

Matthew Toffolo

“GRAFTON” was the winner of BEST SHORT FILM at the April 2021 THRILLER Film Festival. Sign up to watch for FREE all day Sunday HERE

Making a short film that’s also a television pilot. Great chat with director Bryan Santiago.

A psychological thriller about a woman who gets lost on the interstate and stumbles upon a small town where she reluctantly assumes the identity of someone else.

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April 12, 2021 - Filmmaker Bryan Santiago (GRAFTON)

Matthew Toffolo

“WHAT IF” was the winner of BEST DIRECTION at the April 2021 HORROR Film Festival. Sign up to watch for FREE all day Sunday HERE

How to make a film in Arizona during COVID when you live in Los Angeles! Great conversation with the talented filmmaker Tammy Klembith

A woman experiences strange occurences that trigger events beyond her control, including the very nature of her own existence.

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April 11, 2021 - Filmmaker Tammy Klembith (WHAT IF)

Matthew Toffolo

THE GUARD STATION was the winner of BEST FILM at the April 2021 HORROR Film Festival. Sign up to watch for FREE all day Sunday HERE

How to blow up a car. How to create an excellent creature. Those are some of the highlights from the interview with director Matt Zappala.

Michael is a temp security guard that suffers psychological trauma from a car accident in which his partner perished. Taking on a new job in a junkyard where a mysterious sinkhole has opened up he must now confront his fear of fire if he is to survive the night from the deadly, shape shifting creature that has arisen.

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April 10, 2021 - Filmmaker Matt Zappala (THE GUARD STATION)

Matthew Toffolo

BRUISES was the winner of BEST SOUND & MUSIC at the April 2021 HORROR Film Festival. Sign up to watch for FREE all day Sunday HERE

The art of making a film when you can’t go anywhere! Great chat with filmmaker Anthony Martino on the process of making BRUISES.

A woman discovers that each time she sees her reflection, a bruise appears on her face.

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April 9, 2021 - Filmmaker Anthony Martino (BRUISES)

Matthew Toffolo

CAMILLA is a short film from ITALY that’s playing at the LGBTQ+ Film Festival this weekend. Sign up to watch the festival for FREE all day Saturday HERE

Conversation with filmmaker Matilde Cellie on the process making this film at the University of Milan film school.

“Camilla” is a 19 years old photographer. She lives her life apathetically. When Camilla meets Beatrice she immediately understands that the latter nurtures a loving interest in her. Unfortunately, Camilla is unable to face this new situation. She will try, through an inner path, to face herself and her fears.

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April 7, 2021 - Filmmaker Matilde Cellie (CAMILLA)

Matthew Toffolo

THE FLAME OF MEMORY was the winner of BEST SHORT FILM at the March 2021 DOCUMENTARY Short Film Festival.

A special podcast with director Rod Aloras on the making of this amazing film. Perhaps the best film showcased at the WILDsound Festivals so far in 2021. This is a must listen to podcast on the art of following your instincts and heart when creating.

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April 5, 2021 - Filmmaker Rod Aloras (THE FLAME OF MEMORY)

Matthew Toffolo

“A film about how would a person feel without the ability to feel love.” PARENTHOOD 2020 was the winner of BEST DIRECTION at the April 2021 COMEDY Film Festival. Playing at the COMEDY Festival this Sunday April 4th. Get your FREE tickets HERE

Great chat with the very talented filmmaker Svetlana Bolycheva on the process making this terrific short film at the NYU Film School.

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April 1, 2021 - Filmmaker Svetlana Bolycheva (PARENTHOOD 2020)

Matthew Toffolo

SEVERENCE PAYBACK is a winning THRILLER/SUSPENSE Festival screenplay. Great chat with writer Richard M. Kjeldgaard on the process of screenwriting, and his other award winning work.

Watch the winning screenplay reading HERE

CAST LIST:
Narrator: Hannah Ehman
Female Voice/Amanda: Kyana Teresa
Female Voice #2/Teenage Voice: Val Cole
Male Voice/Parking Attendant: Allan Michael Brunet
Lindsey Voice: Julie Sheppard
Robert Voice: Bill Poulin

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March 28, 2021 - Screenwriter Richard M. Kjeldgaard (SEVERENCE PAYBACK)

Matthew Toffolo

The entire filmmaking team of “RESCUE STORY”, winner of BEST FEATURE FILM at the March 2021 Festival. Watch FOR FREE the film at the Environmental Film Festival this Sunday. Get your tickets HERE and see the full lineup of films.

RESCUE STORY dramatically presents the challenges facing traditional shelters and societal causes for animal overpopulation.

Interview with Executive Producers Brian Ross & Kimberly Resch. Director Daniel Gartzke. Cinematographer Max Hauser. Cinematographer/Producer Joshua Murphy.

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March 26, 2021 - RESCUE STORY: SAVING COMPANION ANIMALS Filmmaking Team

Matthew Toffolo

DISARMED is a musical short that was filmed using real police officers and real members of the community. Film playing at the Free Virtual Festival this Saturday (Streams all day). RSVP HERE to sign up to watch.

Fascinating chat with director Khalid Abdulqaadir on the process and grind to finally make this film.

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March 24, 2021 - Artistic Directors Noelani Pantastico & James Yoichi Moore SEATTLE DANCE COLLECTIVE

Matthew Toffolo

March 25, 2021 - Filmmaker Khalid Abdulqaadir (DISARMED)

Matthew Toffolo

The SEATTLE DANCE COLLECTIVE pivoted during the midst of COVID-19 and made the award winning short Dance Film “CONTINUUM: Bridging the Distance”. Film playing at the Free Virtual Festival this Saturday (Streams all day). RSVP HERE to sign up to watch.

”CONTINUUM” was awarded BEST SHORT FILM at the festival. Great chat with the Artistic Directors on how the film got made, and how they became very good Film Producers without even realizing it.

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March 24, 2021 - Artistic Directors Noelani Pantastico & James Yoichi Moore SEATTLE DANCE COLLECTIVE

Matthew Toffolo

SMALL WORLD was the winner of BEST DANCE FILM at the March 2021 DANCE & MUSIC Film Festival. Film playing at the Free Virtual Festival this Saturday (Streams all day). RSVP HERE to sign up to watch.

SMALL WORLD is a dance exploration of the confines of a small world where everything changes and moves in unexpected ways. When what is up and what is down and what is still and what moves is in constant flux, the question arises- to what extent do we adjust to fit the new normal in this world?

Great chat with Danny Boulet on the process of making this terrific dance film with his amazingly talented wife as the star.

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March 23, 2021 - Filmmaker/Photographer Danny Boulet (SMALL WORLD)

Matthew Toffolo

PERMISSION is a winning short screenplay about a married couple still suffering from an unimaginable tragedy, and are challenged with an unexpected opportunity.

Great conversation with screenwriter Joe Capucini on the process of writing screenplays and writing in general.

Watch the Winning Screenplay Reading HERE

Still suffering from an unimaginable tragedy, a married couple is challenged with an unexpected opportunity.

CAST LIST:

Narrator: Steve Rizzo

Ethan: Sean Ballantyne

Ashley: Julie Sheppard

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March 22, 2021 - Screenwriter Joe Capucini (PERMISSION)

Matthew Toffolo

He’s known to most for playing Jack Murdoch on the DAREDEVIL TV Series. Now he’s a filmmaker on the rise.

John Patrick Hayden went to film school and make the award winning short film AMEND. Playing at the DRAMA Festival this upcoming Sunday. Get your FREE tickets HERE and stream all day.

Great chat with the filmmaker about the process making this film from development to distribution.

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March 20, 2021 - Filmmaker/Actor John Patrick Hayden (AMEND)

Matthew Toffolo

JUSTIN AN THE WERLOOBEE is a winning animation short film based on the children’s book FRUIT OF THE VINE (Weisberg and Yoffe, Waldorf Publishing, 2018). It’s playing at the ANIMATION Film Festival this upcoming Sunday. Stream for free all day. RSVP for a link HERE

Great chat with Ken Yoffe & Ellen Weisberg on their first process making a movie. From development to the final product.

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March 19, 2021 - Children's Book Writers Ken Yoffe & Ellen Weisberg (JUSTIN AN THE WERLOOBEE)

Matthew Toffolo

LUZ is a story about a mother and daughter. Problems can cloud your vision, but the key to the mother’s happiness may be right under her nose. Winner of BEST ANIMATION FILM at our festival.

Playing at the ANIMATION Film Festival this upcoming Sunday. Stream for free all day. RSVP for a link HERE

Great chat with animator John Banana from France. The 3 year journey making this amazing animation short film.

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March 18, 2021 - Filmmaker/Animator John Banana (LUZ)

Matthew Toffolo

WE REFUSE TO BE ENEMIES is a film is about Daoud Nassar, a Palestinian Christian who lives under constant threat of land confiscation by the Israeli government and harassment from the surrounding Israeli settlers.

Great interview with first time filmmaker Jonathan Richey on the difficult process making this film, and how he made a non-political story and kept it solely on one person’s conflict.

Film playing at the DOCUMENTARY Shorts Festival this Saturday March 20th. RSVP to watch for FREE HERE

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March 16, 2021 - Filmmaker Jared Moossy & DOC Subject Allie Cole (IT’S JUST ME)

Matthew Toffolo

March 17, 2021 - Filmmaker Jonathan Richey (WE REFUSE TO BE ENEMIES)

Matthew Toffolo

IT’S JUST ME is a portrait of Allie Cole, a Black transgender woman who sits on all the fault lines of all of America’s concerns about gender and class, just by being her authentic self.

Great chat with the filmmaker Jared Moossy and the main character of the documentary Allie Cole. How the film got made and what’s next for this pair.

Film playing at the DOCUMENTARY Shorts Festival this Saturday March 20th. RSVP to watch for FREE HERE

Go to the Filmmakers website: http://www.jaredmoossy.com/

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March 16, 2021 - Filmmaker Jared Moossy & DOC Subject Allie Cole (IT’S JUST ME)

Matthew Toffolo