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

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

Short Film: JOE, 20min., USA, Romance

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. Project Links  Website  Facebook  Twitter News & Reviews “An Interview with Shara Ashley Zeiger, Writer and Star… Continue reading Short Film: JOE, 20min., USA, Romance

ROMANCE 1st Scene Screenplay: Phoenician Walls, by Rodgers Wilson

Drama/Ensemble Logline: In the heat of Arizona, four psychiatrists struggle with midlife crises involving love, sex, identify, health and career. Each must rise to the occasion or surrender to defeat. CAST LIST: Eduardo: Aaron Williams Betty/Lori: Victoria Murdoch Spencer: Sean Ballantyne Narration: Carina Cojeen Charles: Ross Cummings Joanne: Natalie Morgan Amelia: Leanne Hoffman *** Producer/Director:… Continue reading ROMANCE 1st Scene Screenplay: Phoenician Walls, by Rodgers Wilson

ROMANCE Short Screenplay: Purgatory: A Love Story, by Alice L. Lee

An arrogant, self satisfied man named, RICHARD (DICK) YORK, has the misfortunate of insulting the wrong witches in New York City’s Central Park. Turned into a toad and unable to lie, Dick must find a true love and loyal heart to break the spell. In this world of Facebook, Snap Chats and Tweets, would a… Continue reading ROMANCE Short Screenplay: Purgatory: A Love Story, by Alice L. Lee

ROMANCE 1st Scene Screenplay Reading: The Plowshare Paradox, by Justin Lifflander

When the arms race suddenly ended… The Plowshare Paradox is the true story of two men whose lives are turned upside down at the end of the Cold War. Decorated hero Vladimir Sadovnikov spent his life proudly building nuclear weapons to defend his beloved country, his Party, his workers and his family. He disintegrates, both… Continue reading ROMANCE 1st Scene Screenplay Reading: The Plowshare Paradox, by Justin Lifflander

March 2019 Film/Story/Screenplay Winners

FilmFreeway exclusive Festival:   BEST SCENE SCREENPLAY: UNFAITHFUL LOVE by Nicole GrayMarch 2019 Winner ROMANCE BEST SCENE SCREENPLAY: AND THEN THIS HAPPENED by Steve FeldMarch 2019 Winner       **** 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,… Continue reading March 2019 Film/Story/Screenplay Winners

Romance Festival Testimonial – February 25 2019

Sashi Arnold Wow, what can we say? It was fantastic to be a part of this festival, and the audience feedback was so brilliant. Thank you for the award! All the artists have been in touch and praised the video. We are very grateful for such a fantastic response to our film and to see… Continue reading Romance Festival Testimonial – February 25 2019

HIGHLIGHTS & VIDEOS: February 2019 ROMANCE Film Festival

AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS: BEST FILM: EXTINGUISHED BEST PERFORMANCES: UNEXPECTED ITEM BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY: HINDSIGHT BEST MUSIC: ARIANA Watch the Audience FEEDBACK Videos: EXTINGUISHED, 4min., USA, Animation/Romance BLOSSOM, 10min., France, Romance/Horror ARIANA: A FOLK MUSICAL, 16min., Canada, Romance/Musical HINDIGHT, 6min, USA, Romance/Thriller UNEXPECTED ITEM, 10min., UK, Romance/Fantasy A SIGN, 3min., Canada, Romance NIGHT LIGHT, 12min., USA, Romance/Comedy… Continue reading HIGHLIGHTS & VIDEOS: February 2019 ROMANCE Film Festival