Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
What an honor it was to chat with composer Mateo Messina. Such a talented and positive guy. I was inspired after our 30 minute chat, I have to admit. A total pro who teaches you in this interview many things, including that it’s not a bad thing to…
Month: March 2018
Interview with Supervising Sound Editor Donald Sylvester (Logan, Walk the Line, 3:10 to Yuma)
Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
Donald Sylvester has worked on over 100 films in the last 25 years and is considered one of the top people working in the craft of Post-Production Sound today. I asked him a few simple questions via email and he countered with some really insightful and meaningful answers.…
Interview with Filmmaker Robert Guthrie (EASY, A 3 MINUTE LOVE STORY)
Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
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,…
Interview with Filmmaker Sara Zia Ebrahimi (THE FBI BLEW UP MY ICE SKATES)
Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
THE FBI BLEW UP MY ICE SKATES played to rave reviews at the February 2018 FEMALE Feedback Film Festival in Los Angeles. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Sara Zia Ebrahimi: This film is based on a true story that happened to one of my…
Interview with Screenwriter & Executive Producer Mark Renshaw (THE SURVIVOR)
Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
THE SURVIVOR was the winner of BEST PERFORMANCES at the February 2018 Los Angeles FEEDBACK Film Festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Mark Renshaw: The landscape of the near future (based on humanity’s current actions) does not bode well for us, or this planet.…
Interview with Composer Michelino Bisceglia (HANNAH, MARINA)
Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
Michelino has composed the soundtracks for multiple feature films, working with such renowned orchestras as the Brussels Philharmonic and Limburgs Symfonisch Orkest. In 2014, Michelino Bisceglia won the World Soundtrack, Public Choice Award for the score of “Marina”, a film by veteran Belgian director Stijn Connix. It was…
Interview with Cinematographer Frank G. DeMarco (Hedwig and the Angry Inch, All is Lost)
Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
It was an honor for the extremely talented DP, Frank G. DeMarco, to take some time out of his busy schedule to answer a set of questions for this interview. https://www.frankiedemarco.com Matthew Toffolo: Where were you born and raised? Frank G. DeMarco: I was born in Baltimore, Maryland.…
Interview with Cinematographer Tristan Oliver (Isle of Dogs, ParaNorman, Fantastic Mr. Fox)
Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
It was a true honor interviewing the extremely talented Director of Photographer Tristan Oliver. Every single film he’s worked on has turned out great. And there’s not many people you can say that statement about! If you don’t believe, simply go to his website and watch some of…
Interview with Cinematographer Dan Stoloff (Suits, The Americans, Zoo)
Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
Dan Stoloff is one of the top television cinematographers working today. He also DP’d the films TUMBLEWEEDS, MIRACLE and CROOKED ARROWS to name a few. It was an honor interviewing him. Check out his website and list of credits at: http://danstoloff.com/ Matthew Toffolo: Where were you born and…
Interview with Cinematographer Christophe Graillot (A Bag of Marbles, La Garde)
Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
Christophe Graillot is a true artistic talent. Just watch the recent film A BAG OF MARBLES to see how he conveys a story through light and shadows. It was on honor interviewing him: Matthew Toffolo: Where were you born and raised? Was photography something you always wanted to…