Logline: When his wife leaves him for a period of separation, a predictable and set-in-his-ways professor finds spontaneity in the arms of a young prostitute but must decide what’s most important to him. CAST LIST: Narrator: Sean Ballantyne Joaquin: Christopher Bautista Brad: Malcolm Taylor **** Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators: Kierston Drier, Shepsut Wilson… Continue reading Screenplay Best Scene Reading of Salacious by Mona Fuller
Category: ROMANCE Film Festival
ROMANCE Festival – Thur. Feb. 14th. 7pm (Toronto)
The FEEDBACK Monthly Film Festival is back for 2019.. Our home is The Carlton Cinemas, located in the heart of downtown Toronto at 20 Carlton Street. The event runs from 7pm to 9:10pm. Continuing to showcase the best of short films from around the world, while maintaining our audience feedback format moderated by Kierston Drier. Showcasing a festival three… Continue reading ROMANCE Festival – Thur. Feb. 14th. 7pm (Toronto)
Short Film: EXTINGUISHED, 4min., USA, Animation/Romance
In a world where flames represent love, it’s easy to get your heart burned. Project Links Facebook Film Type: Animation, Short, Student Genres: Romance, Animation Runtime: 3 minutes 43 seconds Completion Date: May 5, 2017 Country of Origin: United States Film Color: Color Directors – Ashley Anderson, Jacob Mann
Director Biography – Astrid Harrison (ARIANA: A FOLK MUSICAL)
Astrid is a recent graduate from the Film Studies program at Ryerson University. During her studies, she specialized in writing, directing, and composing. Astrid has also remained consistent with her work outside of school, engaging in a wide range of projects including: feature films, short films, short documentaries, children’s television, and music videos. Director Statement… Continue reading Director Biography – Astrid Harrison (ARIANA: A FOLK MUSICAL)
Short Film: ARIANA: A FOLK MUSICAL, 16min., Canada, Romance/Musical
One year after the death of her fiancé, Ariana struggles through her writer’s block to compose a song about what happened. Project Links Facebook News & Reviews “An 8-Film Preview Of 2017 Toronto Youth Shorts Film Festival” Short Film Fan https://shortfilmfan.com/2017/08/10/an-8-film-preview-of-2017-toronto-youth-shorts-film-festival/ “Toronto Youth Shorts 2017 – Ariana: A Folk Musical” Swept Media http://sweptmedia.ca/2017/08/10/toronto-youth-shorts-2017-ariana-folk-musical/ “”The Student… Continue reading Short Film: ARIANA: A FOLK MUSICAL, 16min., Canada, Romance/Musical
Director Biography – Michael Davis (HINDSIGHT)
Michael Davis is a filmmaker from California. Michael has loved film since he was a small child and in 2008 he made his first wide release short film. Since, Michael has worked on numerous other shorts and three feature films. Michael has experience with writing, producing, directing, production design, cinematography, special effects, editing, sound design,… Continue reading Director Biography – Michael Davis (HINDSIGHT)
Short Film: HINDIGHT, 6min, USA, Romance/Thriller
A tragic love story of lust, betrayal, and murder told in reverse. Project Links Website Facebook Twitter Instagram News & Reviews “IMDb” Website Link https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6664196/?ref_=nm_knf_t2 “Hindsight PRIVATE LINK” Web Link | Optional Viewing https://vimeo.com/212646078/481aa6e412 “Hindsight *Review” The Monthly Film Festival http://tmff.net/reviews/hindsight/ “Hindsight *Review” Feel The Reel International Film Festival http://www.feelthereeliff.com/hindsight-review “Hindsight *Review” IndyRed http://www.indyred.com/hindsight-review.html
Director Biography – Stephen Kniss (NIGHT LIGHT)
Award-winning filmmaker Steve Kniss is an independent director based in Chicago, Illinois. He holds a BA in Digital Media from Eastern Mennonite University and is an MFA Candidate in Directing at DePaul University’s School of Cinematic Arts.
Short Film: NIGHT LIGHT, 12min., USA, Romance
It’s all fun and games for Dave and Rona until one asks the other to sleep together. Literally. Project Links Website Facebook Film Type: Short, Student Genres: Romance, Comedy, Romantic Comedy Runtime: 12 minutes 22 seconds Completion Date: January 1, 2018 Production Budget: 10,000 USD Country of Origin: United States Country of Filming: United States… Continue reading Short Film: NIGHT LIGHT, 12min., USA, Romance
Director Biography – Mahée Merica (A SIGN)
Mahée Merica is a young French Screenwriter and Director. She grew up in France where she used to be a member of the French National Fencing Team U-17 before moving to Montréal, Canada for her studies at McGill University in Fall 2013. There, she obtained a degree in Arts, (Major: Cultural Studies, Minors: Political Sciences… Continue reading Director Biography – Mahée Merica (A SIGN)