I know the Toronto community is both film savvy and LGBT-friendly so it was important for me to enter my screenplay in a community that respects this particular genre. In regards to feedback, well, you did a reading of my screenplay….what can be better than that! I hope to parlay this recognition into a film… Continue reading LGBT Festival Testimonial – August 25 2018
Month: August 2018
LGBT Festival Testimonial – August 21 2018
Filmmaker Andrew Hawkins (MASQUERADE) My initial reaction was “whoa – look at all of those people!!!!” I had a big smile on my face. I was also impressed and touched at the moderator’s clear preparation and ardent support for the film. Submit exclusively via FilmFreeway: Watch the Audience FEEDBACK Video:
Winning LGBT Short Screenplay: SKATE NIGHT by Kate Whitehead
Genre: Comedy Agoraphobic skateboarder Cindy has a life that is rich in avatars but poor in human interaction. When she decides to make the leap to dating live people, everything turns out to be just as chaotic as she had feared. CAST LIST: DJ Strangelove: Neil Bennett Genie: Kevin P. Gabel Narrator: Charles Gordon Jolene: Carina Cojeen Cindy: Amber Copeland… Continue reading Winning LGBT Short Screenplay: SKATE NIGHT by Kate Whitehead
Winning LGBT Short Screenplay: OLDFISH by Kate Whitehead, Esha Khan
Genre: Horror, Thriller Tariq and Kylee want to put Grandma in a home. Unfortunately, Grandma’s girlfriend Mrs. Zane is not ready to give her up. CAST LIST: Dr. Harriet: Charles Gordon Tariq: Kevin P. Gabel Narrator: Neil Bennett Organ Player: Carina Cojeen Kylee: Amber Copeland ****** Producer: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Director: Kierston Drier Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne Editor: Kimberly Villarruel… Continue reading Winning LGBT Short Screenplay: OLDFISH by Kate Whitehead, Esha Khan
Winning LGBT Short Screenplay: CONVERTED by Dana Quercioli
Genre: Comedy Andy McCloskey escaped gay conversion therapy to become a drag queen, going from pray-the-gay-away to slay all day. CAST LIST: David: Neil Bennett Dr. Tomassini: Charles Gordon Narrator: Sean Ballantyne Andy: Kevin P. Gabel Deven: Amber Copeland Danny: Ryan Singh ****** Producer: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Director: Kierston Drier Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne Editor: Kimberly Villarruel Camera Op: Mary Cox
LGBT Toronto Festival Testimonial – August 19 2018
I was very moved to hear how the film resonated for audiences outside of New York City, where the film is based and where it was first shown. I was especially grateful for the comments from people working in AIDS services that the film was “warm, welcoming, and energetic,” and that it represented the lives… Continue reading LGBT Toronto Festival Testimonial – August 19 2018
LGBT Festival Testimonial – August 14 2018
Submit exclusively via FilmFreeway: Andrew Hawkins This was a fantastic experience! The feedback video was wonderfully made, curated and extremely valuable to me as a first time filmmaker! It’s a pity more fests don’t offer something like this. I didn’t attend the festival in person but was impressed to see the large crowd size in… Continue reading LGBT Festival Testimonial – August 14 2018
Interview with Filmmakers Nate Lavey, Stephen Vider (A PLACE IN THE CITY)
Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
A PLACE IN THE CITY was the winner of BEST FILM at the July 2018 LGBT FEEDBACK Film Festival in Toronto. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? SV: The film was originally produced for an exhibition I curated at the Museum of the City of…
Interview with Screenwriter Jason Boaden (ME & CINDERELLA)
Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
ME & CINDERELLA was the winner of BEST SHORT SCRIPT at the Horror Screenplay Festival. Matthew Toffolo: What is your screenplay about? Jason Boaden: Me & Cinderella follows Cinderella, after the murder of her prince and her escape from the enchanted kingdom. Now living in the present day,…
Interview with Screenwriter Jason Boaden (ME & CINDERELLA)
Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
ME & CINDERELLA was the winner of BEST SHORT SCRIPT at the Horror Screenplay Festival. Matthew Toffolo: What is your screenplay about? Jason Boaden: Me & Cinderella follows Cinderella, after the murder of her prince and her escape from the enchanted kingdom. Now living in the present day,…