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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

ROMANCE Best Scene Reading: SHOW MIGHT GO ON, by David Kosh

CAST LIST: Ticket Taker: Kristen MacCulloch Narrator: Carina Cojeen Karen: Melinda Jordan Eddie: 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: In Hyding, by Carlos Perez

Dr. Jekyll has perfected a formula that will allow him to be the person he feels he is inside. CAST LIST: NARRATION – DIANA FRANZ Utterson – 1 – GENE ABELA Father – 18 – SEAN BALLANTYNE Henry – 18 – THOMAS FOURMIER — Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators: Matthew Toffolo, Rachel Elder Casting… Continue reading ROMANCE Best Scene Reading: In Hyding, by Carlos Perez

ROMANCE TV Show Best Scene Reading: THE WINEMAKERS, by Jan Moran

Logline: Beneath the veneer of a burgeoning wine empire in post-war Napa Valley, deceit, lies, and forbidden secrets threaten to destroy a family and everyone they love. Genre: Serial Drama/Romance/History Adaptation of The Winemakers by Jan Moran, with Dallas Jones, screenwriter known for Stephen King’s new CUJO. CAST LIST: Narration – LOGAN FORSYTH Charles (40s)… Continue reading ROMANCE TV Show Best Scene Reading: THE WINEMAKERS, by Jan Moran

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