Short Film: SKJEMT BLOD, 6min., USA, Experimental/Music Video

In her CalArts thesis, SKJEMT BLOD (which translates to “bad blood” or “tainted blood” in Norwegian), Gwenmarie White uses what she has coined “girl kvlture” as a vehicle for meditation on American brutality. The orchestral black metal adaptation of Taylor Swift’s “Bad Blood” takes advantage of the tension between the sounds and images of pop… Continue reading Short Film: SKJEMT BLOD, 6min., USA, Experimental/Music Video

Female Festival Testimonial – March 6 2019

This fabulous festival renders a phenomenal opportunity for aspiring writers to receive copious notes from a team of professionals whose goal is to have you and your story rise to a level worthy of being read by actors and eventually brought to the screen. A Film Freeway Preferred Festival: Winning Screenplay – BREW MASTER  Written… Continue reading Female Festival Testimonial – March 6 2019

February 2019 Script/Story/Film Winners

A Film Freeway Preferred Festival:   SCREENPLAY MOVIE: THE BLACK HEART BOOK by Carol Hoffman & Rosezelle Boggs-Qualls FEATURE SCREENPLAY: SALACIOUS by Mona Fuller TV PILOT SCREENPLAY: OLD DYKES by Elise Dhaene SHORT SCREENPLAY: MAKE IT REAL by Clara Davila 1st Scene SCREENPLAY: ASHPODEL by Giselle Damier 1st Scene SCREENPLAY: WORTH WAITING FOR by Ellen… Continue reading February 2019 Script/Story/Film Winners

Female Festival Testimonial – March 4 2019

I loved that the festival focuses on women’s work. Also the chance for a reading was motivating and that feedback was included. I thought my feedback was terrific. I’m impressed by the effort the reader took and how truly helpful it was. I couldn’t be happier to be a winner and have a very professional… Continue reading Female Festival Testimonial – March 4 2019

Female Festival 1st Scene Screenplay Reading of Drones & Drivers, by Haley Isleib

A soldier with the enhanced ability to control robots with her mind finds herself the target of mysterious government-related forces when she returns to Earth after a war. CAST LIST : Driver: Kevin Gabel President: Regan Brown Narration: Laura Kyswaty Captain: Peter Nelson Charm: Emily Weir *** Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators: Kierston Drier,… Continue reading Female Festival 1st Scene Screenplay Reading of Drones & Drivers, by Haley Isleib

Female Festival Testimonial – February 26 2019

The Female Film Festival promotes women writers, which I found empowering, and the initial feedback provided positive insight and suggestions to strengthen the submitted piece, which in turn, enhanced my writing craft. Watch the Screenplay Reading:  CAST LIST: Wounded Officer – 1 – STEPHEN SANDQUIST Stacey Ward – 4 – JESSICA BOWMER NARRATION – JULIE… Continue reading Female Festival Testimonial – February 26 2019

Female Festival Best Scene Screenplay Reading of Indigenous by ML De La Garza

CAST LIST: Wounded Officer – 1 – STEPHEN SANDQUIST Stacey Ward – 4 – JESSICA BOWMER NARRATION – JULIE SHEPPARD Leah Santos – 10 – KAT SMILEY Sam Rush – 7 – SARAH-HAZEN BASK Balthazar – 1 –STEVE SWITZMAN **** Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators: Kierston Drier, Shepsut Wilson Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne Editors:… Continue reading Female Festival Best Scene Screenplay Reading of Indigenous by ML De La Garza

Female Best Scene Screenplay Reading of Headstrong by Tali Zingman

Alice, age 32, is a self-conscious girl with a bitter dilemma: what to do after catching her boyfriend of 5 years cheating. It’s up to her and the kooky sides of her personality in her head to decide. This is one epic inner battle. CAST LIST: Revenge – KAT SMILEY NARRATION – STEPHEN SANDQUIST Mother… Continue reading Female Best Scene Screenplay Reading of Headstrong by Tali Zingman

Female Best Scene Reading of Uncelebrated Passing by Randall Talton

CAST LIST: Waiter – SARAH-HAZEN BASK NARRATION – STEVE SWITZMAN Corey – KAT SMILEY Mother – JULIE SHEPPARD **** Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators: Kierston Drier, Shepsut Wilson Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne Editors: Kimberly Villarruel, Kyle Drier, John Johnson Festival Directors: Mary Cox, Rachel Elder, Natasha Levy Camera Operators: Hugh Fraser, Andy Camp, Aser… Continue reading Female Best Scene Reading of Uncelebrated Passing by Randall Talton