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
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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)
Director Biography – Kaye Tuckerman (JOE)
Originally from Sydney, Australia, Kaye has carved a niche internationally as a sought after director, performer, and designer. Her performing career has seen her headline some of the worlds biggest stage productions. Highlights include: Les Miserables, The Boy From Oz, Mamma Mia!, she has performed at Madison Square Garden for the NBA, and alongside Jennifer… Continue reading Director Biography – Kaye Tuckerman (JOE)
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
Romance Festival Testimonial – March 22 2019
It’s really cool to hear people talking about your movie! To bring personal theories about what they saw, a film is also made to tell you about your personal ideas, your experiences, so it’s a real chance to hear people speak about one of your stories. It’s always great to know that people have taken… Continue reading Romance Festival Testimonial – March 22 2019
February 2019 Film/Story/Screenplay Winners
FilmFreeway exclusive Festival: FEATURE SCREENPLAY: SALACIOUS by Mona Fuller TV PILOT SCREENPLAY: OLD DYKES by Elise Dhaene 1st Scene SCREENPLAY: ASHPODEL by Giselle Damier 1st Scene SCREENPLAY: WORTH WAITING FOR by Ellen Winburn Best Scene SCREENPLAY: …AND THEN THIS HAPPENED by Steve Feld Best Scene SCREENPLAY: ODE TO WOMEN by Aster Banani EXTINGUISHED,… Continue reading February 2019 Film/Story/Screenplay Winners
Romance Festival Testimonial – March 5 2019
I was honored that they had taken the time to really think about the film and come up with their own theories. It felt great knowing that people could relate to the themes of rejection/loss, and gained some solace. This festival was the first time anyone had described my film as “quirky”, and it really… Continue reading Romance Festival Testimonial – March 5 2019
Romance Festival Testimonial – February 27 2019
I was a bit anxious before I pressed play, but it is also a really enthralling experience and a privilege. There is so much you can learn with audience reaction and interaction. I loved watching the reactions and hearing the feedback. It’s exciting and gratifying when you spend a long time trying to highlight certain… Continue reading Romance Festival Testimonial – February 27 2019
Winning Feature Screenplay Reading of Salacious by Mona Fuller
A straight laced man is conflicted after he has a tumultuous, extramarital affair with a sex worker in order to resuscitate his marriage. CAST LIST: Luchita: Teira Watts Joaquin: Peter-Mark Raphael Canela: Kyana Teresa Narrator: Val Cole Brad: Geoff Mays Laura: Michelle Urbano Carlos: Christian Vargas *** Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators: Kierston Drier,… Continue reading Winning Feature Screenplay Reading of Salacious by Mona Fuller
2018 ROMANCE NOVEL & SHORT STORIES (9)
SHORT STORY Reading – UNREQUITED LOVEJanuary 2018 Readingby Heidi Rhonehouse NOVEL Transcript Reading – THE DAMASCUS COVERMarch 2018 Readingby Howard Kaplan DESTINY FORTUNE FATE Novel ReadingApril 2018 Readingby Scott Lorenz MOST WANTED Novel ReadingApril 2018 Readingby Linda Palmer SIDEKICKS – NOVEL ReadingMay 2018 Readingby Linda Palmer FALLING – Short Story ReadingJune 2018 Readingby KL Crighton… Continue reading 2018 ROMANCE NOVEL & SHORT STORIES (9)