CAST LIST:
Christopher: James Chapman
Prince: Brandon Knox
Kristen: Jessica Bowmer
Narrator: Hugh Ritchie
Amber: Kristen Pepper
Brittany: Regan Brown
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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 Zapata, Zack Arch
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
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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 Zapata, Zack Arch
Genre: Thriller, Horror, Crime
Set in Los Angeles California, Kendall Lane a journalist for the LA Times, along with two LAPD detectives are investigating a random murder, so they thought. Later discovered, a serial killer (copycat of Jack the Ripper), is terrorizing the city. Kendall has faced her share of monsters, but this monster killer, makes her question everything she knew about herself. One gruesome murder scene, a picture of a young girl was left behind, Kendall immediately knew the connection between the victims, she was the reason these men were being hunted and brutally tortured. How? She never told, hoping no one knew, but someone did find out. Through vivid nightmares, Kendall gets a rare glimpse inside a killer’s mind, what she saw, no one could ever imagine. So, the demented, twisted game of pay back begins.
CAST LIST:
Reggie: Russell Batcher
Narrator: Hugh Ritchie
Alex: Zena Driver
Kendall: Amaka Umeh
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Producer: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com
Director: Kierston Drier
Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne
Editor: Kimberly Villarruel
Camera Op: Mary Cox
Watch the October 2016 Winning Short Screenplay.
THE SON, THE FATHER
Written by Lukas Hass
SYNOPSIS:
Genre: Crime, Thriller, Horror
A ten year old’s birthday surprise has unexpected consequences far into his future.
CAST LIST:
NARRATOR – Hugh Ritchie
LUKE – Benjamin Camenzuli
FATHER – Paul Whitaker
MOTHER – Becky Shrimpton
SUSAN – Jane Smythe
GUARD – Percy Alexander Harris
Get to know the winning writer:
What is your screenplay about?
Theeatically, I explore the notion that the road to Hell is paved with good intentions.
– A young boy’s birthday sets in motion a series of events that will have dark consequences far into his adulthood.
What genres does your screenplay under?
Suspense, thriller, horror.
Why should this screenplay be made into a movie?
It is a fresh take on an old problem. A film with a strong drive and point of view.
How would you describe this script in two words?
Surprising. Horrific.
What movie have you seen the most times in your life?
Cabaret.(30+)
How long have you been working on this screenplay?
From conception to finished project, about a year.
How many stories have you written?
5-6 feature screenplays, and 2 short screenplays (one of which was made into a successful sci fi short film, “Into the Dark”, winning many awards and screening in over 70 film festivals world wide.)
What motivated you to write this screenplay?
A bizarre personal story a friend told me over a coffee about his childhood. I took it and ran with that idea.
What obstacles did you face to finish this screenplay?
Candycrush.
Apart from writing, what else are you passionate about?
I’m an actor (Blacklist, Blue Bloods, Limitless, The Black Room etc.- http://www.lukashassel.com) and a filmmaker (www.intothedarkmovie.com). I’m also passionate about injustice of any kind which is kind of a red thread through all my writing.
Any advice or tips you’d like to pass on to other writers?
Don’t write unless you have something to say. Figure out what makes you furious, what gets you fired up, and write to that.
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Director/Producer: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com
Casting: Sean Ballantyne
Editing: John Johnson
