Filmmaker Kurtis Theorin (MARY & MARSHA IN THE MANOR OF MADNESS) “Oh, thank god they like it. I actually have some idea about how to make good films and am not a fraud.” Submit via FilmFreeway: Watch the Audience FEEDBACK Video of the Short Film:
Month: August 2018
Animation Festival Testimonial – August 18 2018
Ran Sheng (STAR RUNNER) I was surprised by hearing how the host describes my film. It is always great to learn from other people’s perspectives. Also, I really enjoy having all the feedback from the audience. It is the first time my film been public screened, so all those feedback means a lot to me! Submit… Continue reading Animation Festival Testimonial – August 18 2018
Interview with Winning Screenwriter John Dummer (FORGET-ME-NOTS)
Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
July 2018 Winning Sci-Fi/Fantasy Screenwriter. Matthew Toffolo: What is your screenplay about? John Dummer: Spiritual entropy. When the universe presents you with an existential threat, an event that will surely obliterate you and everything that gives this world meaning, what do you do? Do you dig a grave,…
Interview with Filmmaker Samantha Casia Kaiza-Williams (SUPPLE HEARTS)
Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
SUPPLE HEARTS won BEST FILM at the June 2018 Experimental FEEDBACK Film Festival in Toronto. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Samnatha Casia Kaiza-Williams: The film is autobiographical I guess, and it was a way of dealing with and acknowledging a traumatic event that happened…
Interview with Filmmaker Julian Friedrich (01)
Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
01 was the winner of BEST FILM at the June 2018 Animation FEEDBACK Film Festival in Toronto. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Julian Friedrich: “01” is the first film out of the Shortfilm label “Second Truth” in which Artists, film makers, musicians and journalists…
Interview with Screenwriter Roberto Tomeo (HEART OF GOLD)
Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
HEART OF GOLD was the June 2018 Winning Comedy Festival Short Screenplay. Matthew Toffolo: What is your screenplay about? Roberto Tomeo: It is a reflection on the worth of people who have a heart of gold. 2. What genres does your screenplay fall under? Dark fairytale 3. Why…
Interview with Animator/Filmmaker Ran Sheng (STAR RUNNER)
Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
STAR RUNNER played to rave reviews at the June 2018 Animation FEEDBACK Film Festival in Toronto. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Ran Sheng: I am a big fan of sci-fi novels and films, and I keep thinking about those classical philosophy questions, such as…
Animation Festival Testimonial – August 14 2018
Animator/Filmmaker Ran Sheng (STAR RUNNER) I was surprised by hearing how the host describes my film. It is always great to learn from other people’s perspectives. Also, I really enjoy having all the feedback from the audience. It is the first time my film been public screened, so all those feedback means a lot to me!… Continue reading Animation Festival Testimonial – August 14 2018
Animation Festival Testimonial – August 6 2018
Susan Shulman It was a pleasure to be associated with this fantastic festival. First class all the way! Submit via FilmFreeway: PURRS AND ‘OL MAN BLUES, 2min., Canada, Animation Directed by Susan ShulmanCool alley cat meets old blues musician and they tour together CLICK HERE – and see full info and more pics of the film!
JULY 2018 ANIMATION Stories, Screenplays, and Short Films
Submit via FilmFreeway: THE LEGEND OF RASPUTIN, 13min., Canada, Family/Animation **** Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators: Kierston Drier, Shepsut Wilson Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne Editor: Kimberly Villarruel Festival Directors: Mary Cox, Rachel Elder, Natasha Levy Camera Operators: John Johnson, Isabal Cupryn, Aser Santos Jr., Zack Arch
FEEDBACK Animation Film & Screenplay Festival 