Filmed in San Cipriano, Colombia August, 2018 Sankofa is a word in the Twi language of Ghana that translates to “go back and get it.” This 16mm film interprets an exorcism of social repression. Humanity’s passion, pain, and love are revealed through movement, light, and nature. The song “Tonada de Luna” was performed synchronously with… Continue reading Short Film: SANKOFA, 3min., USA, Experimental
Category: Dance Film
Short Film: THE NEXT GIRL, 6min., USA, Experimental/Drama
Danny’s casting call doesn’t go as plan when he meets a young girl with a traumatic past. 2020: Los Angeles Experimental, Dance & Music Film Festival – Official Selection – ‘The Next Girl’. 2019: The IndieFEST Film Awards – Official Selection – ‘The Next Girl.’ Project Type: Experimental, Short Runtime: 6 minutes 48 seconds Completion… Continue reading Short Film: THE NEXT GIRL, 6min., USA, Experimental/Drama
Experimental Festival Testimonial – May 13 2020
Olgierd Minkiewicz Great opportunity for every filmmaker to get an honest and undisturbed feedback about their projects. Fantastic venue (one in downtown Toronto), and Matthew Toffolo (the MC and moderator) was always on point. He truly cares about the filmmaker and understands how to talk to the audience. Overall a wonderful experience, and I had… Continue reading Experimental Festival Testimonial – May 13 2020
LA Experimental Festival Testimonial – May 12 2020
Myrna Packer Matthew and the team at the festival were great to work with. We were thrilled to be a part of it and honored to receive the Best Cinematography Award. Since we were not able to attend, it was great to receive the video of the audience’s feedback. This is a wonderful festival! Submit… Continue reading LA Experimental Festival Testimonial – May 12 2020
Director Biography – Niki Noves (LINOLEUM)
DIRECTOR / CHOREOGRAPHER | A multi-disciplinary artist, he has been director of the Niki Noves company since 2010. A choreographer and dancer trained at the Conservatoire d’Avignon, then at the Académie de Danse in Paris where he will live his first professional experiences before creating his own structure at the age 24 years old. His… Continue reading Director Biography – Niki Noves (LINOLEUM)
Short Film: STAY IN YOUR POWER, 5min., Australia, Musical
Conceived on International Women’s Day, Filmed on Mothers Day and Released on International Home Birth Day, this visionary music video by celebrated filmmaker CHRISTOPHER LIDDELL and Melbourne singer/songwriter CHARLOTTE ROBERTS takes you on a journey of one women’s maturation and empowerment, calling on events from Charlotte’s own life. Project Links Website Facebook Twitter Instagram
Director Biography – Gabriel Fortin (A SYMPHONY OF SPARKS)
Gabriel Fortin lives and creates in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean. His work ranges from filmmaking to visual arts. His films have been seen in many festivals in Quebec and abroad.
Short Film: A SYMPHONY OF SPARKS, 4min., Canada, Music
A Symphony of Sparks attempts to metaphorically reconcile two opposite worlds: classical music and working-class environments. Marrying Tchaikovsky’s music and industrial welding, the film takes a poetic look at conductorship, turning it into a symphony of sparks. Project Title (Original Language): Soudure symphonique Film Type: Experimental, Music Video, Short Runtime: 4 minutes 37 seconds Completion… Continue reading Short Film: A SYMPHONY OF SPARKS, 4min., Canada, Music
Director Biography – Colin Greenfield (IN MY ROOM)
Colin Greenfield is a critically acclaimed, internationally recognized, Toronto-based cinematographer, director and editor. He is also the co-founder of Merging Forest Films — a filmmaking collective specializing in music videos and short films. His work has been nominated at the 2017 Toronto Independent Music Awards, 2019 Kinsale Shark Awards for Best Cinematography and the 2019… Continue reading Director Biography – Colin Greenfield (IN MY ROOM)
Director Biography – Eduardo De la cerda (MARIANNE)
Cinematographer, editor and director, Eduardo has been filmming since 2000 documentaries, commercial, music videos, and motion pictures as land and underwater cinematographer. Director Statement I firmly believe in the beauty of the planet, including those places that may seem dark keep something beautiful. As a filmmaker, I am committed to bringing those images and sharing… Continue reading Director Biography – Eduardo De la cerda (MARIANNE)
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