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HIGHLIGHTS, WINNERS & VIDEOS: July 2019 ROMANCE FEEDBACK Film Festival

AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS: BEST ROMANCE FILM: TURN IT AROUND BEST COMEDY FILM: THE VICTORY OF CHARITY BEST PERFORMANCES: TURN IT AROUND BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY: THE GLORIOUS PEANUT BEST MUSIC: YOU DRIVE ME CRAZY THEME: Unique Love Watch the Audience FEEDBACK Videos: JOE, 20min., USA, Romance TEN MINUTES TOPS, 6min, France, Comedy THE GLORIOUS PEANUT, 18min., Belgium,… Continue reading HIGHLIGHTS, WINNERS & VIDEOS: July 2019 ROMANCE FEEDBACK Film Festival

July 2019 Film/Story/Screenplay Winners

FilmFreeway exclusive Festival: SCREENPLAY MOVIE: MAD DASH, by William J. LeonardJuly 2019 Winner SCREENPLAY MOVIE: FIRST TIME FOR PENNY, by Janice WalkerJuly 2019 Winner ROMANCE 1st Scene SCREENPLAY: BLUE CHRISTMAS, by Bethany MainesJuly 2019 Winner LGBT BEST SCENE SCREENPLAY: A FOUR SIDED BED, by Elizabeth SearleJuly 2019 Winner ROMANCE BEST SCENE SCREENPLAY: RAINBOW HUNTING,… Continue reading July 2019 Film/Story/Screenplay Winners

June 2019 Film/Story/Screenplay Winners

FilmFreeway exclusive Festival: TV BEST SCENE SCREENPLAY: THE FINITE THEORY, by David ApostolicoJune 2019 Winner T.I.M: This Is Me, 4min., UK, Drama Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators: Matthew Toffolo, Rachel Elder Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne Editors: Kimberly Villarruel, Kyle Drier, John Johnson Festival Directors: Rachel Elder, Natasha Levy Camera Operators:… Continue reading June 2019 Film/Story/Screenplay Winners

1st Scene Screenplay Reading of Blue Christmas, by Bethany Maines

Drunken TV news cameraman Jake Garner thought he was tackling an intruder. But no, Jake just took out the fantastically attractive dog sitter. Mortified, Jake does what any man would who has just been dumped right before Christmas would do—give the offended party all his ex’s things. Meanwhile, Blue Jones is determined to do… Continue reading 1st Scene Screenplay Reading of Blue Christmas, by Bethany Maines

TURN IT AROUND Short Film, Audience Feedback from July 2019 Romance Festival

TURN IT AROUND, 9min., Netherlands, Romance Directed by Niels Bourgonje At a house party fifteen year old Bram is surrounded by friends and draws the attention of many pretty girls. But he has no interest in them. He has fallen hopelessly in love with the pretty boy on the dance floor: seventeen year old Florian. CLICK… Continue reading TURN IT AROUND Short Film, Audience Feedback from July 2019 Romance Festival

JOE Short Film, Audience Feedback from July 2019 Romance Festival

JOE, 20min., USA, Romance Directed by Kaye Tuckerman A newly hired barista meets the man of her dreams on the street and instinctively lies about what is paying the bills, but things turn awkward when she discovers his favorite coffee shop is also where she works. CLICK HERE – and see full info and more pics of… Continue reading JOE Short Film, Audience Feedback from July 2019 Romance Festival

SCREENPLAY MOVIE: MAD DASH, by William J. Leonard

Synopsis: See Website (williamjleonard.org/maddashscreenplay) Summary: Where: Parents’ House; Mountain View, California When: Christmas Eve 1986 Visual Design by Kimberly Villarruel Produced by Matthew Toffolo Cast list: Narrator: Val Cole Mom: Danielle Nicole Kate & Sarah: Esther Thibault Bill: Matt Barnes John & Paul: Geoff Mays Dan & Jim: Manny Pacheco Dad: Sean Tabares Steve: Steve… Continue reading SCREENPLAY MOVIE: MAD DASH, by William J. Leonard

ROMANCE Best Scene Screenplay Reading: Rainbow Hunting, by Conor McFarland

Unable to talk to his crush without vomiting, a nervous nineteen-year-old decides to confess his feelings during a work convention, but finds himself conflicted when he hits it off with the hotel clerk. CAST LIST: Gordon: Bubba Woman: Victoria Murdoch Narration: Esther Thibault Marshall: Sebastian Biasucci Fred: Ash Catherwood — Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival… Continue reading ROMANCE Best Scene Screenplay Reading: Rainbow Hunting, by Conor McFarland

Director Biography – Niels Bourgonje (TURN IT AROUND)

Niels Bourgonje (1980) is an award winning short film and commercial director based in Amsterdam. Niels started out as an intern on the international feature film THE DEVILS DOUBLE which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. He graduated with the short thriller BURN, which was selected for several international filmfestivals winning numerous awards. His follow-up… Continue reading Director Biography – Niels Bourgonje (TURN IT AROUND)

Short Film: TURN IT AROUND, 9min., Netherlands, Romance

At a house party fifteen year old Bram is surrounded by friends and draws the attention of many pretty girls. But he has no interest in them. He has fallen hopelessly in love with the pretty boy on the dance floor: seventeen year old Florian. Love at first sight. There is only one problem: no… Continue reading Short Film: TURN IT AROUND, 9min., Netherlands, Romance