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  Alex and Hugo meet on the anniversary of their father’s death to reconnect with each other, on a journey with the elements of the Northern French coast. Project Links  Facebook

Melo Viana has a degree in Design at the Catholic University of Paraná. He studied in Spain, United States, Canada and Germany. He has extensive work in the visual arts, with works in some public institutions in Curitiba. He worked at the Central Bank of Brazil for thirty-eight years and did a master’s degree in… Continue reading Director Biography – Melo Viana (SILENT MOVIE)

  The “Cinema Mudo” project is the realization of a short film and at the same time helping and integrating residents of a community living in a high-risk area. All children (actors and actresses) who work in the movie are residents in the community Vila Torres, an at-risk area in Curitiba. They were chosen after… Continue reading Short Film: SILENT MOVIE, 15min. Brazil, Drama

The son of a painter and potter, Johanning began his film career as a camera assistant at National Geographic. Inspired by stories he encountered on assignment, he began to write his own. Eventually, with New York Fringe Festival winner Sean Peter Drohan, he co-wrote the script for “Sticky”. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Princeton… Continue reading Director Biography – Cameron Johanning (STICKY)

A boarding school student is whisked home to Chappaqua, NY to find out that her favorite bakery has been baking more than just sticky buns. Starring Daniel Cosgrove (Billions, You) and Katie Balen (The Interestings)

Miranda Manziano is a NYC-based filmmaker with a fierce passion for telling stories that amplify underrepresented voices and deeply resonate with audiences. She graduated magna cum laude from Brooklyn College in May 2020. “Velour” is her thesis film and directorial debut.  

  A queer fashion executive visits a dominatrix in an attempt to heal from sexual assault trauma. Project Links  Website  Instagram News & Reviews “Interview with Miranda Manziano on Velour”Woman In Revolthttps://www.womaninrevolt.com/interview-with-miranda-manziano-on-velour/ “Short Film of the Day”Shortedhttps://shortedfilms.com/short-films/velour-miranda-manziano/ “Two New Lesbian Short Films Available Online Just In Time For More Quarantine”Curve Magazinehttps://www.curvemag.com/film-club/film-collection/short

Watch the full feedback video: Interview with Filmmaker: https://matthewtoffolo.com/2020/07/07/interview-with-filmmaker-ariane-smith-the-peculiar-adventures-of-willow-b-star/ THE PECULIAR ADVENTURES OF WILLOW B. STAR, 11min., USA, Animation/Comedy Directed by Mark Simon Gravelsville, USA is a magnet for the most comically twisted villains the world has ever seen. Ancient legends, scientific theories, and even the laws of nature are employed in their diabolically dark […]… Continue reading SHORT FILM TRAILER: The Peculiar Adventures Of Willow B Star — WILDsound Festival

Matthew Toffolo: What is your screenplay about? Eileen Wilson: It’s about free speech and using your voice while you have one. 2. What genres does your screenplay fall under? I wrote it initially, tongue in cheek, so it’s a comedy-drama monologue. It was initially performed that way at a theatre scratch night and it’s interesting […]… Continue reading Interview with Screenwriter Eileen Wilson (WATCHING) — Matthew Toffolo’s Summary

Matthew Toffolo: What is your screenplay about? Kevin Mongelli: Jonathan has had a troubled life but has attempted to turn things around. One final decision could change everything. 2. What genres does your screenplay fall under? Drama 3. Why should this screenplay be made into a movie? Unique story on how a singular decision could […]… Continue reading Interview with Screenwriter Kevin Mongelli (NAILS) — Matthew Toffolo’s Summary