Paul Verhoeven’s 1992 film Basic Instinct is a slow-burning erotic thriller starring Sharon Stone and Michael Douglas. Known for envelope ripping sexual depictions that paved the way for a revitalization of film noir in the 90’s, Stone’s stunning acting and ballet-like efficiency pairs perfectly with Douglas’ long-established gruff but charming demeanor. At the time of […]
Year: 2020
Interview with Filmmaker Tom Goss (RESHAPING BEAUTY) — Matthew Toffolo’s Summary
RESHAPING BEAUTY was the winner of BEST MUSIC at the March 2020 LGBT Film Festival in Los Angeles. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Tom Goss: I’m trying to change the way that the world sees beauty, especially in regard to people of size. 2. From the idea to the finished product, […]
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Interview with Filmmaker Rommel Villa (TEDDY MATE) — Matthew Toffolo’s Summary
TEDDY MATE was the winner of BEST FILM at the January 2020 LGBT Film Festival in Toronto. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Rommel Villa: I thought this was a special story that needed to be told because it not only served as an educational tool for the little ones but also […]
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Interview with Filmmaker Mehmet Tığlı (SPIZELLA) — Matthew Toffolo’s Summary
SPIZELLA was the winner of BEST MUSIC at the January 2020 European Film Festival in Toronto. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Mehmet Tığli: Success of my former short films motivated me to shoot Spizella. 2. From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for you to make […]
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Interview with Filmmaker Jacob Samuels (DAMNED IF I DO) — Matthew Toffolo’s Summary
DAMNED IF I DO played to rave reviews at the March 2020 DRAMA FEEDBACK Film Festival in Toronto. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Jacob Samuels: I wrote this film during an interesting time in my life. I was going through it. Lots of pent-up anger and jealousy, ultimately feeling like some […]
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Interview with Filmmaker Emma Keehan (OUROBOROS) — Matthew Toffolo’s Summary
OUROBOROS was the winner of BEST FILM at the January 2020 Experimental Film Festival in Toronto. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? This film was created for a class at my Uni, where I was voted to be director. We found the idea by opening a big book of poetry and each […]
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Interview with Filmmakers Michela Carattini & Leanne Mangan (REMOTE ACCESS) — Matthew Toffolo’s Summary
Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Michela Carattini & Leanne Mangan: We had each made a short film before, but wanted to work with each other, so we met and just chatted for a while. It emerged that we were both interested in the grey areas of cyber crime, especially the doxxing […]
Interview with Filmmaker Jason Harris (RICK THUNDER IN…LOOK BACK TOMORROW) — Matthew Toffolo’s Summary
RICK THUNDER IN…LOOK BACK TOMORROW was the winner of BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY at the March 2020 COMEDY Festival in Toronto. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Jason Harris: Rick Thunder was originally part of a web series concept for an apartment complex where we shot 8 comedy short films to showcase the complex. […]
Interview with Filmmaker Alan Brennan (THE INTERVIEW) — Matthew Toffolo’s Summary
THE INTERVIEW was the winner of BEST MUSIC at the March 2020 Comedy Film Festival in Toronto. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Alan Brennan: Long time listener, first time caller. 2. From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for you to make this short? Way way […]
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