Month: November 2019

THRILLER Best Scene: CHOSEN REALITY, by James Samuel

CAST LIST: Christopher: James Chapman Prince: Brandon Knox Kristen: Jessica Bowmer Narrator: Hugh Ritchie Amber: Kristen Pepper Brittany: Regan Brown — Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators: Matthew Toffolo, Rachel Elder Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne Editors: Kimberly Villarruel, Ryan Haines, John Johnson Festival Directors: Rachel Elder, Natasha Levy Camera Operators: Ryan Haines, Temitope Akinterinwa, Efren… Continue reading THRILLER Best Scene: CHOSEN REALITY, by James Samuel

THRILLER Best Scene Reading: High Striker, by Gerald Rigdon

Guided by dreams and driven by fate, Amos Konklin, sledgehammer in hand, escapes the clutches of a kidnapper, amnesia, and prison to carry out his own brand of justice. CAST LIST: Narrator: Hugh Ritchie Seymour: Russell Batcher Amos: James Chapman — Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators: Matthew Toffolo, Rachel Elder Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne… Continue reading THRILLER Best Scene Reading: High Striker, by Gerald Rigdon

THRILLER Best Scene Reading: The Dirty Blonde, by Sven Anarki

A gritty Noir detective wakes up in modern day San Francisco where he is given a second chance to solve the case that killed his partner in 1945. CAST LIST: Narrator: Hugh Ritchie Sid: James Chapman Angela: Regan Brown Frank: Brandon Knox — Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators: Matthew Toffolo, Rachel Elder Casting Director:… Continue reading THRILLER Best Scene Reading: The Dirty Blonde, by Sven Anarki

THRILLER Best Scene Reading: MISCREATION, by Mark Donnell

A genetic mutation used by the CIA must choose the fate of a fellow Dugway experiment as they join forces to find a cure. CAST LIST: Janet: Angelica Alejandro Dr. Robinson: Peter Nelson Narrator: Elizabeth Morriss Lt. Coza: Kaleb Alexander Dr. Brown: Peter Mark Rapheal — Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators: Matthew Toffolo, Rachel… Continue reading THRILLER Best Scene Reading: MISCREATION, by Mark Donnell

Director – Hamish Robertson (HIDEOUS)

Director Statement Though I have worked on various short films at college and university, I was aware that making an ambitious short, such as Hideous, would be a considerable jump. Despite the films relatively modest setting of a flower shop, there were still inevitable complications in finding legal areas of Glasgow to film in, undertaking… Continue reading Director – Hamish Robertson (HIDEOUS)

Short Film: HIDEOUS, 16min., UK, Thriller

When cheerful flower shop employee, Marla, awkwardly comes into contact with a mysterious man dressed all in black, she learns that her husband, Pete, was savagely murdered earlier that day. He then gives her an opportunity to take revenge. But will she accept? Project Links  Facebook  Twitter  Instagram News & Reviews “⭐⭐⭐⭐ review of Hideous… Continue reading Short Film: HIDEOUS, 16min., UK, Thriller

Director Biography – Itamar Isaak (A NIGHT WITHOUT)

Graduated from Bezalel academy for arts and design in animation department in 2017. A freelance musician and animator. Director Statement Inspired by the short story “Sleepy” by Anton chekhov, this short film deals with the process of going insane and the awakening of a man’s inner demons.

Director Biography – Paola Bernardini, Wayland Bell (SOLITAIRE)

Paola is an Italian Director and Producer based in New York. She holds a BFA in Film from the School of Visual Arts. During her stay in New York she obtained experience in film, commercial and theater productions. Paola was awarded numerous awards including one from the New York Women in Film and Television, screened… Continue reading Director Biography – Paola Bernardini, Wayland Bell (SOLITAIRE)