Author: experimentalfilmfestival

Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
Foley is the reproduction of everyday sound effects that are added to film. These reproduced sounds can be anything from the swishing of clothing and footsteps to squeaky doors and breaking glass. I was very fortunate to sit down with the brilliant and under appreciated Foley Artist Mark…

Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
Chatting with Tia Nolan about the craft of editing was a pure joy. Her recent credits include: How to be Single (2016), Angie Tribeca season 2 (2016), Annie (2014), Friends with Benefits (2011), The Woman (2008), and Bewitched (2005). She is a wealth of knowledge in the art…

Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
It was a pleasure having editor Sarah Lucky answer some questions on the editing process and the art of being a great editor.  Matthew Toffolo: Tell us about the GRACE AND FRANKIE experience? How is editing the show?   Sarah Lucky: I can’t say enough good things about…

Originally posted on LGBTQ+ Toronto Film Festival:
Winning Screenplay – 2-12 DELTA Written by David Brichetto CAST LIST: NARRATOR – Elizabeth Morriss LINDA – Olivia Jon GINA – Cora Matheson SYNOPSIS: Genre: LGBT, Drama, Thriller, Crime A young police officer grapples with her family’s secret past, and tries to balance her careers as cop and…

Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
Iván Sáinz-Pardo’s short film SAVE played to rave reviews at the October 2016 Horror/Thriller Film Festival. It was a pleasure to interview him about his film and what’s next: Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Iván Sáinz-Pardo: Just wanted to work with actors again and…

Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
Steve Socki’s short film SPARROW DUET played to rave reviews at the August 2016 Under 5 minute FEEDBACK Film Festival. It was an honor chatting with her: Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Steve Socki: INSPIRATION FROM PLAYFUL MOVEMENTS IN NATURE, ESPECIALLY IN THE TIMING…

Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
Michelle Brand’s short film A SMALL VOICE played to rave reviews at the August 2016 Under 5 minute FEEDBACK Film Festival. It was an honor chatting with her: Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Michelle Brand: The film ‘A Small Voice’ is based on a…

Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
Chenxin Yang’s short film SEA OF INK was the winner of BEST FILM at the August 2016 ANIMATION FEEDBACK Film Festival. It’s a two-minute animation about an artist struggling with his creative block and his journey under the sea. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film?…

Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
Leon Williams’ short film “HOWELL” played at the July 2016 Under 5min. FEEDBACK FIlm Festival. It’s  mystery meets supernatural meets comedy with a great twist at the end. A must see short film. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Leon Williams: Nothing in particular. I simply…