DON’T LET THE BASTARDS GRIND YOU DOWN, 4min, UK, Experimental Directed by Michelle Bailey A young girl girl searches for a safe haven in an urban landscape and finds solace in her own creative expression. CLICK HERE – and see full info and more pics of the film!
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Audience FEEDBACK: STRANGE BEASTS, 5min, UK, Experimental
STRANGE BEASTS, 5min, UK, Experimental Directed by Magali Barbe ‘Strange Beasts’ is an augmented reality game. It allows you to create and grow your own ‘pet’. How far can it go? CLICK HERE – and see full info and more pics of the film!
Audience FEEDBACK: ICARO, 11min, Brazil, Experimental
ICARO, 11min, Brazil, Experimental Directed by Carla Jay Shah Laroche Based on the Greek tragedy, Icaro is a Brazilian modern adaptation of the iconic struggle; a man who seeks liberation from an environment in which he feels caged and powerless. Where myths tell us that our fate is determined by a greater force than our own,… Continue reading Audience FEEDBACK: ICARO, 11min, Brazil, Experimental
Art Department Interviews
Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
Read interviews from top people working in the Art Department in the movie industry today. Production Designers. Art Directors. Storyboard Artists. Costume Designers. Interview with Oscar Nominated Production Designer Anne Seibel (Midnight in Paris, Bonjour Anne):http://matthewtoffolo.com/2016/02/19/interview-oscar-nominated-production-designer-anne-seibel-midnight-in-paris-bonjour-anne/ Interview with Oscar Nominated Production Designer Michael Corenblith (Apollo 13, The Blind Side): http://matthewtoffolo.com/2016/02/04/interview-with-oscar-nominated-production-designer-michael-corenblith-apollo-13-the-blind-side/…
Interview with Graphic Designer Tina Charad (Maleficent, Fifty Shades of Grey)
Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
A Graphic Designer creates the props and set-pieces for film productions and works directly with the Production Designer. Depending on the period and genre, these can be newspapers, love letters, shop signs, posters, cigarette boxes, logos. Basically, they create the original materials needed for a film that haven’t yet…
Interview with Set Decorator Lori Mazuer (The Mindy Project, Popstar)
Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
Lori Mazuer is a pure talent. She has worked in the Art Department on over 50 productions in the last 20 years, including her recent stint as the lead Set Decorator for the hit TV show “The Mindy Project”. She was also the Set Decorator for the 2016…
Interview with Stunt Performer Hannah D. Scott
Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
I really enjoyed chatting with Stunt Performer/Actor Hannah D. Scott about her profession. She was very open about everything and you can feel her passion for the industry and what she does in her answers. Enjoy! Matthew Toffolo: What job has been your most valuable experience? Hannah D.…
2017 Experimental Short Films at Festival (January to June)
List of EXPERIMENTAL Short Films that were showcased at the festival for the first half of 2017. Click the links and watch the Audience FEEDBACK videos, plus learn more about the films. BLOSSOM OF MY HEART, 4min, Canada, Experimental/Anti-Romance WATCH Audience FEEDBACK UNBIND, 5min, Australia, Dance/Experimental WATCH Audience FEEDBACK NOSTOMANIA, 2min, Canada, Experimental WATCH… Continue reading 2017 Experimental Short Films at Festival (January to June)
Director BIO: Virgilio Villoresi
Short Film Playing at the July 20th Experimental Film Festival Director Biography Virgilio Villoresi was born November 10, 1979 in Fiesole (Florence,Italy). He learned alchemical synthesis from Harry Smith, structural ontology from Jonas Mekas, how to make art of garbage from Jack Smith, ritual magic from Kenneth Anger. His early inspirations include Poland animator [Jan… Continue reading Director BIO: Virgilio Villoresi
Director BIO: Carla Jay Shah Laroche
Short Film Playing at the July 20th Experimental Film Festival Director of the short film ICARO Director Biography Carla Shah is a director currently living in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. After graduating in Social Anthropology at the London School of Economics in 2009, she began her career working on documentaries for NGO’s and independent film… Continue reading Director BIO: Carla Jay Shah Laroche
