SOLITAIRE, 15min., USA, Thriller/Drama Directed by Paola Bernardini & Wayland Bell 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… Continue reading Solitaire Short Film – Audience FEEDBACK from the THRILLER Festival Nov. 2019
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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: A NIGHT WITHOUT, 6min., Isreal, Thriller
A sleepless father, in danger of losing his sanity, is hopelessly trying to put his crying baby to sleep. Project Links Facebook
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)
THRILLER Best Scene Reading: KILLER BE KILLED, by Frank Friedlander
CAST LIST: Jeffrey: Aaron Maxwell Williams Abigail: Kristen MacCulloch Narrator: Carina Cojeen Tammy: Camila Aguirre Portia: Katelyn Varadi Karaleigh: Melinda Jordan — 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 Reading: KILLER BE KILLED, by Frank Friedlander
THRILLER Best Scene Reading: THE PORTRAIT, by Matthew Marshall
Roderick Usher is a struggling portrait painter in 1880s Providence, Rhode Island. After meeting the beautiful Ligeia, a poet, muse and force of nature in her own right, Usher learns of a deadly technique that enables him to produce “life-like” portraits. After falling in love with Ligeia he is commissioned to paint her portrait. Usher… Continue reading THRILLER Best Scene Reading: THE PORTRAIT, by Matthew Marshall
THRILLER Best Scene Reading: Slice of Heaven, by Vinny Smith
An American family finds themselves trapped in a Mexican resort, victims of a bizarre and sinister plot. CAST LIST: Narrator: Elizabeth Rose Morriss Passport Agent: Hartley O. Gyamfi Flight Attendant: Jennifer Misiorowski Dave: Joseph Ferrari Sandy: Lada Darewych — Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators: Matthew Toffolo, Rachel Elder Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne Editors: Kimberly… Continue reading THRILLER Best Scene Reading: Slice of Heaven, by Vinny Smith
