Horror Festival Testimonial – August 6 2018

From Sean Elwood, Where the Bad Kids Go: The idea of possibly having my script read/performed by actors was a major influencing factor as not very many festivals provide that as a perk to the officially selected script. I believe that reading the script by actors shines a spotlight on the script and gives it… Continue reading Horror Festival Testimonial – August 6 2018

June 2018 HORROR Stories, Screenplays, and Short Films

You can also submit your film exclusively via Film Freeway:    MEASURE, 2min, UK, Horror/Drama BEAST, 20min., Australia, Thriller/Film Noir THE LETTERS, 18min., UK, Thriller/Drama STALKER, 7min., Czech. Republic, Horror/Thriller GORGE, 3min., USA, Horror ABOVE THE MIST, 8min, Canada/South Korea, Horror THE DOLLMAKER, 10min, USA, Horror/Fantasy ADDICT, 15min, Israel, Horror/Comedy IT BEGAN WITHOUT WARNING, 6min.,… Continue reading June 2018 HORROR Stories, Screenplays, and Short Films

HORROR SHORT – ME & CINDERELLA, by Jason Boaden

Genre: Horror, Fantasy Cinderella is living a post-fairytale life in the present day, when she is discovered by her evil stepmother and drawn into battle for the throne. CAST LIST: Amy: Lauren Kristina Maykut Villager #2: Jarrod Terrell Queen: Meghan Allen Narrator: Matt Barnes Cinderella: Kyra Weichert Matt: Rob Notman Bull: Allan Michael Brunet ****** Producer: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Director: Kierston Drier Casting… Continue reading HORROR SHORT – ME & CINDERELLA, by Jason Boaden

HORROR SHORT – GOD OF INSECTS, by James R. Cowley

Genre: Horror, Thriller An insect fanatic of study brings to light a new purpose. CAST LIST: Narrator: Matt Barnes Harry: Jarrod Terrell ****** Producer: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Director: Kierston Drier Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne Editor: Kimberly Villarruel Camera Op: Mary Cox

HIGHLIGHTS, WINNERS & VIDEOS: June 2018 Horror FEEDBACK Film Festival

AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS: BEST FILM: THE DOLLMAKER SCARIEST FILM: IT BEGAN WITHOUT WARNING BEST PERFORMANCES: ADDICT BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY: BEAST BEST MUSIC: THE LETTERS Watch the Audience FEEDBACK Videos: BEAST, 20min., Australia, Thriller/Film Noir THE LETTERS, 18min., UK, Thriller/Drama STALKER, 7min., Czech. Republic, Horror/Thriller GORGE, 3min., USA, Horror ABOVE THE MIST, 8min, Canada/South Korea, Horror THE… Continue reading HIGHLIGHTS, WINNERS & VIDEOS: June 2018 Horror FEEDBACK Film Festival

HORROR Festival Testimonial – June 19, 2018

From Filmmaker Gabriel Galand (ABOVE THE MIST)   Gabriel Galand I wasn’t able to attend the screening but the staff of the festival took time to record and edit conversations of the audience following the screening. It was a great opportunity to see people reacting to my movie and having a clip I can use… Continue reading HORROR Festival Testimonial – June 19, 2018

HORROR Festival Testimonial – June 11, 2018

From Screenwriters Dempsey Tillman and Ted Dewberry (RED LIGHT) We loved the feedback. Hearing a reader tell us the story we’ve written gives us great insight toward making changes if and when we do so. The chance to hear our screenplay read out load drew us into entering the contest. Submit via FilmFreeway, the exclusive… Continue reading HORROR Festival Testimonial – June 11, 2018

June 2018 – Read the best of Film Festival Interviews

Originally posted on WILDsound Festival:
6 Interviews in Total of the best of NEW Film Festivals from around the world:  Interview with Festival Director June Daguiso (World Music & Independent Film Festival) https://festivalreviews.org/2018/06/07/interview-with-festival-director-june-daguiso-world-music-independent-film-festival/ Interview with Festival Director Alex Gardner (PHILADELPHIA UNNAMED FILM FESTIVAL) https://festivalreviews.org/2018/06/07/interview-with-festival-director-alex-gardner-philadelphia-unnamed-film-festival/ Interview with Festival Director Oliver Wolfson (THE 60 SECOND FILM FESTIVAL)…

June 2018 – Read Interviews with the best of Filmmakers from around the world

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12 Interviews in total for May 2018 of the best of new filmmakers: Interview with Filmmaker Robin De Cock (TRUMPETS IN THE SKY) https://matthewtoffolo.com/2018/06/07/interview-with-filmmaker-robin-de-cock-trumpets-in-the-sky/ Interview with Filmmaker Sertac Bozkurt (WINE & EGGS) https://matthewtoffolo.com/2018/06/07/interview-with-filmmaker-sertac-bozkurt-wine-eggs/ Interview with Filmmaker Andy Koeger (ROSIE, OH) https://matthewtoffolo.com/2018/06/07/interview-with-filmmaker-andy-koeger-rosie-oh/ Interview with Filmmaker Kurtis Theorin (MARY & MARSHA IN…

June 2018 – Read Interview of the best NEW Screenwriters from around the world:

Originally posted on WILDsound Festival:
23 Interviews in TOTAL of the best new screenwriters: Interview with Screenwriter Bo Liebman ((A) UTOMATED (I)IRRITATION) https://matthewtoffolo.com/2018/05/15/interview-with-screenwriter-bo-liebman-a-utomated-iirritation/ Interview with Winning Screenwriter Christopher Kerr (THE CUT) https://matthewtoffolo.com/2018/06/04/interview-with-winning-screenwriter-christopher-kerr-the-cut/ Interview with Winning Screenwriter Norma Hickox (MAGIC MAN) https://matthewtoffolo.com/2018/06/04/interview-with-winning-screenwriter-norma-hickox-magic-man/ Interview with Winning Screenwriter Mark Hammond (M – DEMON KILLER) https://matthewtoffolo.com/2018/06/04/interview-with-winning-screenwriter-mark-hammond-m-demon-killer/ Interview with Winning…