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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: 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 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)

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

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