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Festival driven to showcase the best of romance films and screenplays from around the world. Submit your romance genre screenplay or short film and get it showcased at the FEEDBACK Film Festival

ROMANCE Best Scene Reading: HAPPY ENDINGS, by Shah Yasir

CAST LIST: Narration: Hannah Ehman Joy: Bree Ali Samir: Michael Ruhs — 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

ROMANCE Best Scene Reading: I’ll Give You My Heart, by Tamara Steren

 https://youtu.be/Jo3Oqk832OI  After her fiancé is killed on their wedding day, a young woman struggles to open her heart again for a familiar stranger. CAST LIST: Narration: Shawn Devlin Karen: Bree Ali Charlie: Hannah Ehman — 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… Continue reading ROMANCE Best Scene Reading: I’ll Give You My Heart, by Tamara Steren

Director Biography – GG Hawkins (AN ASPIRATIONAL SPACE)

GG Hawkins is a Brooklyn-based director, writer, and actor working in media and entertainment. She currently works at Gimlet Media, an award-winning podcast company, overseeing partnerships with brands like HBO and Showtime to create award-winning audio content, including the first Cannes Lion for audio “Chompers”. GG is part of the inaugural UCB NY Academy Cohort… Continue reading Director Biography – GG Hawkins (AN ASPIRATIONAL SPACE)

Short Film: AN ASPIRATIONAL SPACE, 8min, USA, Drama

After her relationship abruptly ends, a woman isolates herself in a new apartment in an attempt to rebuild her life. Her sister recommends a popular self-help guide that focuses on organizing, tidying, and simplifying life, written by an artist-turned-newsletter-writer-turned- influencer. As she falls deeper into the world of the book, the woman finally feels in… Continue reading Short Film: AN ASPIRATIONAL SPACE, 8min, USA, Drama

Short Film: PROM QUEENS, 4min, USA, Romance/Teen

A girl who doesn’t want to be at the school dance decides to make a bold move. Film Type: Short, Student Runtime: 4 minutes 31 seconds Completion Date: December 11, 2018 Production Budget: 300 USD Country of Origin: United States Country of Filming: United States Film Language: English Shooting Format: 2K, Canon C500, Odyssey 7Q+… Continue reading Short Film: PROM QUEENS, 4min, USA, Romance/Teen

Director Biography – Eleni Rivera (LOVE IN SEASONS)

Eleni Rivera was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. She has always had a creative drive and passion for storytelling through film. She is a writer, producer, and first time director. Director Statement Through personal experiences and experiences I have witnessed, I hope through my unique culture and upbringing I can… Continue reading Director Biography – Eleni Rivera (LOVE IN SEASONS)

Short Film: LOVE IN SEASONS, 6min., USA, Romance/Drama

Even when love begins or ends, the seasons will continue to change. Film Type: Short Genres: Romance, Drama Runtime: 6 minutes 39 seconds Completion Date: April 12, 2019 Production Budget: 700 USD Country of Origin: United States Country of Filming: United States Film Language: English Shooting Format: Digital Film Color: Color

Short Film: BOOKENDS, 6min, USA, Romance/Drama

An empty-nester couple rekindle their flame after realizing how much love and care, though they express it in totally different ways, they have for each other. Director – Lai Jiang Film Type: Short, Student Runtime: 5 minutes 53 seconds Completion Date: May 6, 2018 Production Budget: 1,000 USD Country of Origin: United States Country of Filming:… Continue reading Short Film: BOOKENDS, 6min, USA, Romance/Drama

ROMANCE Best Scene Reading: UNBROKEN CIRCLE, by Billie Harris

A shallow social climber on the verge of divorcing her husband gets an attitude adjustment when both are transported back to hardscrabble Depression days in rural Arkansas. CAST LIST: Narrator: Hugh Ritchie Emma: Jessica Bowmer Lucas: James Chapman — Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators: Matthew Toffolo, Rachel Elder Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne Editors: Kimberly… Continue reading ROMANCE Best Scene Reading: UNBROKEN CIRCLE, by Billie Harris