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Best Scene Reading of Homefront by Alexander Stathis

A shell-shocked soldier, George Ganakis, looks to reunite with his family as he returns from the strife of the Korean War. Though, civilian life isn’t as easy as he thought as he struggles to adjust to civilian life, experiencing wartime flashbacks. While attempting to find a job, he slowly learns that his service meant nothing… Continue reading Best Scene Reading of Homefront by Alexander Stathis

COMEDY 1st Scene Screenplay: The Franchise by James Grayford

Originally posted on Comedy FESTIVAL:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pwOFUaBKE4 On Christmas Eve, the ne’er do well owner of Detroit’s Santa Franchise teams up with a local bus driver to find lost reindeer, save the holiday and win back his family. CAST LIST: Regina: Victoria Urquart Abe Simms: Dan Cristofori Narrator: Esther Thibault Jesse: : Isaiah Kolundzic Kevin: Peter…

Short Film: A PIACERE, 7min, USA, Drama

A violin student wrestles with her motivations for studying what she loves.   Film Type: Short, Student Runtime: 7 minutes 22 seconds Completion Date: March 20, 2018 Production Budget: 50 USD Country of Origin: United States Country of Filming: United States Film Language: English Shooting Format: Digital HD Aspect Ratio: 2.35 Film Color: Color

Pin Up Short Film – Audience Feedback from the Oct. 2018 LA Female Festival

PIN-UP, 20min., USA, Drama Directed by Liz Lachman Uninspired and in her forties, celebrated photographer, Lana Freeman, searches for the elusive visual “perfect moment.” When a young waitress saves her life, Lana experiences an awakening; colors are more saturated and crisp, traffic noise becomes music, taste has more depth, and her work is suddenly transformed. As… Continue reading Pin Up Short Film – Audience Feedback from the Oct. 2018 LA Female Festival

1pg. Short Screenplay: Fight Club Rebuttal by Matt Schutt

Satire CAST LIST: Clerk: Liam Kinahan Narrator: Mandy May Cheetham Psycho: John Leung Critic: Adrian Currie Submit exclusively via Film Freeway: ****** Producer: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Director: Kierston Drier Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne Editor: Kimberly Villarruel Camera Op: Mary Cox

2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY Podcast – Films that Changed Cinema

Originally posted on WILDsound Festival:
Subscribe to the FILM podcast on iTunes Website: http://www.wildsoundpodcast.com It is crazy wild ride here on Matthew Toffolo and Kierston Drier’s journey through space, time and cinematic history. Come hop in their flying saucer today as they zip around the science-fiction wonder that is 2001: A space Odyssey. WATCH NOW – Original Movie…

Short Film: FIRST STEP, 9min., USA, Drama

“A recent date leaves a college student struggling to confide in her friends what really happened.” Project Links  Website Film Type: Short Genres: Drama Runtime: 9 minutes 10 seconds Completion Date: January 2, 2018 Production Budget: 3,000 USD Country of Origin: United States Country of Filming: United States Film Language: English Shooting Format: Alexia 2K… Continue reading Short Film: FIRST STEP, 9min., USA, Drama

Interview with Hans Grossman (WAITING)

Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? The band Copperhead are good friends of mine, and they actually approached me about doing a music video for Telus’ Storyhive Music Video Edition. This is a grant program out here in Western Canada sponsored by Telus. We won…

Interview with Writer/Actor Catherine Haun (MRS MURPHY’S CONFESSION)

Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
MRS MURPHY’S CONFESSION was the winner of BEST MUSIC at the August 2018 Female Film Festival in Toronto. http://www.mrsmurphysconfession.com Facebook: @playfulshortfilm.com Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? I became obsessed. That’s the best way to describe it. Totally off the rails. I just thought I…