Author: thrillersuspense

Monthly Film and Writing Festival showcasing the best of the Thriller/Suspense Genre.

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)

Short Film: SOLITAIRE, 15min., USA, Thriller/Drama

In this dark comedy we follow a young woman who has secluded herself in her palatial estate from any human interaction. When she hires a handyman in the hopes of relieving her lack of companion ship, she finds herself overwhelmed with attachment to this man which quickly snowballs when he attempts to leave the estate.… Continue reading Short Film: SOLITAIRE, 15min., USA, Thriller/Drama

Director Biography – Alejandro Cabrera (THE SLEEP OF RIGHTEOUS)

Alejandro Cabrera, Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Seville, is a Spanish filmmaker based in Mexico where he currently freelances as a reader and script-doctor. He also collaborates with the prestigious Museum of Contemporary Art of Monterrey (Mexico) where he teaches workshops on Screenwriting and Film Grammar. As a filmgoer he loves all… Continue reading Director Biography – Alejandro Cabrera (THE SLEEP OF RIGHTEOUS)

Short Film: THE SLEEP OF THE RIGHTEOUS, 16min., Mexico, Thiller/Action

In Mexico, where only one in every 100 crimes ends in a conviction, a group of men decide to wait no more and take justice on their own hands. Soon they discover that they’ve killed the wrong man, that two police detectives seem to be on their track and that a gang of real criminals… Continue reading Short Film: THE SLEEP OF THE RIGHTEOUS, 16min., Mexico, Thiller/Action