89% of critics like this movie. In our race towards modernity, amidst all the technological innovation and the rapid growth of our cities, silence is now quickly passing into legend. Beginning with an ode to John Cage’s seminal silent composition 4’33”, the sights and sounds of this film delicately interweave with silence to create a… Continue reading IN PURSUIT OF SILENCE – What the critics are saying about it!
DOCUMENTARY FEATURE FILM FESTIVAL – Thursday June 3rd (Stream for FREE all Day)
Interview with Filmmaker William Mussini (F**KING WORLD)
Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
The short film F**KING WORLD is a must see 1 minute blast. It hits on a lot of emotions that many of us are feelings, plus it’s really funny. William Mussini’s film played to rave reviews at the WILDsound FEEDBACK January 2016 Film Festival. Interview with William Mussini:…
Interview with director/animator Nick LeDonne (HANGING)
Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
Nick LeDonne’s short film “HANGING” played to rave reviews at the March 2017 Animation Film Festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Nick LeDonne: I was motivated to make the film after almost attempting to hang myself back in 2014… I know this is starting…
Interview with director Paige K. Boudreau (NOSTOMANIA)
Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
NOSTOMANIA is an experimental film from Canada that played to rave reviews at the April 2017 FEMALE FEEDBACK Film Festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Paige K. Boudreau: I’ve long had an interest in urban exploration, particularly from my roadtrips across rural Saskatchewan. The…
Interview with director Matthew Fletcher (LUNCH)
Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
Matthew Fletcher’s film from Puerto Rico “LUNCH” played to rave reviews at the November 2016 Under 5 Minute FEEDBACK Film Festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Matthew Fletcher: I saw a competition for films under 140 seconds “Everyday A Moment”, the Nikon European Film…
Interview with director Diana Frankovic (THE SAD MONK)
Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
Diana Frankovic’s short film played at the March 2017 DOCUMENTARY Short Film Festival Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? So a couple of years ago I took a sabbatical from my job. Actually, I’m a radio host from Berlin. I was exhausted, burned out and…
Interview with director John Mollison (THE GENTLEMAN NEXT DOOR)
Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
John Mollison’s short film played at the March 2017 DOCUMENTARY Short Film Festival Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? I believe that old warriors have great insight into life. From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for you to make…
Interview with director Cassie De Colling (GULMARG – PARADISE ON EARTH)
Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
Cassie De Colling’s short film played at the March 2017 DOCUMENTARY Short Film Festival Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? A lot of factors came into play when making this film. I was struck by the situation in Kashmir and I wanted to help create…
Interview with director Paul Zehrer (BEING SEEN)
Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
Paul Zehrer’s short film “BEING SEEN” was the winner of BEST FILM at the March 2017 DOCUMENTARY Short Film Festival Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? My cinematographer, Chikara Motomura, and I were approached by the director of Lifehouse Agency in Marin, CA, to create…
Interview with director Nicola Balhuizen Hepp (WALK)
Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
WALK, directed by Nicola Balhuizen Hepp played to rave reviews at the Under 5 Minute FEEDBACK Film Festival in July 2016. It was an honor to interview her: Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Nicola Balhuizen Hepp: In dealing with my father’s ageing process, my films…
