Month: February 2020

Best Scene Reading of Serial School by Paul Pastore — First Scene Screenplay Festival

A sadistic school for serial killers terrorizes New York with horrifying torture and mutilation. CAST LIST: Delbacher – Russell Batcher Bobby – Luke Robinson Narration – Alex Clay Lizzie – Vanessa Burns Jesse – Sydney Addison-Rudat Maria – Pip Dwyer Submit exclusively via FilmFreeway: *** Producer: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Director: Kierston Drier Casting Director: Sean… Continue reading Best Scene Reading of Serial School by Paul Pastore — First Scene Screenplay Festival

Winning Short Screenplay – Last Minute by Ray Salazar — First Scene Screenplay Festival

Originally posted on Los Angeles feedback film festival: LAST MINUTE Written by Ray Salazar CAST LIST: NARRATOR – Laura Kyswaty JANE – Kelly Daly JESSE – Gabriel Darku SYNOPSIS: Drama A guy buys an ingredient for his girlfriend’s cupcake recipe that is going to be entered into a contest. Get to know the winning writer:… via… Continue reading Winning Short Screenplay – Last Minute by Ray Salazar — First Scene Screenplay Festival

1st Scene Screenplay Reading of Kyds Game by Marc Rosenberg — First Scene Screenplay Festival

An ex-CIA operative is recruited to collect damning video evidence that could turn the Russian population against its current President, but finds himself caught in a web of deceit and danger. CAST LIST: Wexler: Kevin Robinson Boy Rebel: Kevin Gabel Narration: Laura Kyswaty Supervisor: Peter Nelson Girl/Camera: Emily Weir Marc Rosenberg is an American screenwriter […]… Continue reading 1st Scene Screenplay Reading of Kyds Game by Marc Rosenberg — First Scene Screenplay Festival

1st Scene Screenplay Reading of Kyds Game by Marc Rosenberg — First Scene Screenplay Festival

An ex-CIA operative is recruited to collect damning video evidence that could turn the Russian population against its current President, but finds himself caught in a web of deceit and danger. CAST LIST: Wexler: Kevin Robinson Boy Rebel: Kevin Gabel Narration: Laura Kyswaty Supervisor: Peter Nelson Girl/Camera: Emily Weir Marc Rosenberg is an American screenwriter […]… Continue reading 1st Scene Screenplay Reading of Kyds Game by Marc Rosenberg — First Scene Screenplay Festival

1st Scene Screenplay Reading: CRAZY PILL, by Ariana Berenson — First Scene Screenplay Festival

Taking regular medication for her mental illness, Olivia confides in her therapist Brooke over the need to get her own life back on track, free of her parents. Meets Ian at a party, her anxieties soon go into retreat as a relationship soon develops between them. However, Olivia becomes steadily suspicious of Ian, after she […]… Continue reading 1st Scene Screenplay Reading: CRAZY PILL, by Ariana Berenson — First Scene Screenplay Festival

Winning SHORT Screenplay Reading: Samantha, by Kieran Freemantle — First Scene Screenplay Festival

A teenage girl struggles to readapt to home and school life after surviving a highly publicized crime. CAST LIST: Narration: Esther Thibault Sam: Mojeane Sadr Emily: Victoria Murdoch Mary: Julie Sheppard —- Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators: Matthew Toffolo, Rachel Elder Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne Editors: Kimberly Villarruel, Kyle Drier, John Johnson Festival Directors: […]… Continue reading Winning SHORT Screenplay Reading: Samantha, by Kieran Freemantle — First Scene Screenplay Festival

Director Biography – Lucas Longacre (FOOD CART)

Lucas Longacre’s extensive technical expertise was earned through over 20 years in the industry; dangling from the rafters as a grip for Nickelodeon, shining a light into Paul McCartney’s face as PA for MTV, running tapes and batteries for cable news at ground zero during the 9-11 attacks, capturing location audio for Extreme Makeover Home… Continue reading Director Biography – Lucas Longacre (FOOD CART)

Short Film: FOOD CART, 18min., USA, Thriller

Ali is a talented chef and Food Cart owner in Portland, Oregon. After falling behind on rent, a tragic accident forces Ali to make a change in his father’s recipe. He becomes an overnight sensation but finds achieving his dream of opening a restaurant means selling his soul. Project Links  Website  Facebook  Instagram News &… Continue reading Short Film: FOOD CART, 18min., USA, Thriller

Director Biography – Eveline Grassman (LILI SEES YOU)

Eveline Grassman, director, born 1982 in Stockholm. She writes, directs and produces her own pieces on low budget, lots of patience and creative space. Strong attraction to poetic expression and the mystery of humanity triggers her filmmaking. Filmography (in selection) Till andra sidan (short 2017) Stalker (short 2017) Lili ser dig (short 2019) Director Statement… Continue reading Director Biography – Eveline Grassman (LILI SEES YOU)

Short Film: LILI SEES YOU, 14min., Sweden, Thriller

A seven year old girl finds a friend in her new computer. A virtual assistant challenges her to take up more space at home. It starts as a game but soon becomes more serious. What does a child reveal about private-life to an Ipad? What happens with the information? Can it be dangerous? Project Links… Continue reading Short Film: LILI SEES YOU, 14min., Sweden, Thriller