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Film and Writing Festival for Comedy. Showcasing best of comedy short films at the FEEDBACK Film Festival. Plus, showcasing best of comedy novels, short stories, poems, screenplays (TV, short, feature) at the festival performed by professional actors.

February 2019 Film/Story/Screenplay Winners

Festival for Comedy-A FilmFreeway preferred festival:   TV PILOT SCREENPLAY: OLD DYKES by Elise Dhaene Best Scene SCREENPLAY: ROCKMOMAGER by Adam Nixon Best Scene SCREENPLAY: ODE TO WOMEN by Aster Banani UNEXPECTED ITEM, 10min., UK, Romance/Fantasy A SIGN, 3min., Canada, Romance NIGHT LIGHT, 12min., USA, Romance/Comedy SHE’S MARRYING STEVE, 22min, USA, LGBT/Comedy     ****… Continue reading February 2019 Film/Story/Screenplay Winners

Comedy Festival Testimonial – March 5 2019

I was completely thrilled. The audience took so much from my story that I hadn’t considered, likening it to ‘David and Goliath’ and The Pink Panther. I was also so excited to see that they understood the message I wanted to communicate and the tone of the film, showing me that I had succeeded in… Continue reading Comedy Festival Testimonial – March 5 2019

Comedy Festival Testimonial – March 4 2019

I feel so passionate about TWITS coming to life on screen, and the thought of having it read at your festival seemed like an awesome next step. I can’t wait to hear it! The feedback I received was encouraging, very helpful and respectful. Being kind goes a long way, and I thank you so much… Continue reading Comedy Festival Testimonial – March 4 2019

Comedy Festival Testimonial – February 25 2019

Awesome, thank you so much! Very clear, artistic, raunchy, (and the most pleasant surprise), youthfully appealing. I didn’t see that coming. It’s a real eye-grabber and conversation starter. Well done. The progressive script is not for everyone. The film short is not for everyone. Good! Screw’em. I like it a lot. I hope you enjoyed… Continue reading Comedy Festival Testimonial – February 25 2019

Comedy Festival Testimonial – February 6 2019

Eileen Wilson Thanks for the live read of ‘Ginger Snap’. It’s great to hear it read aloud. I couldn’t attend so can’t grade networking etc but communication is always top notch. Festival for Comedy-A FilmFreeway preferred festival: WATCH Winning COMEDY Screenplay and Story Readings: WATCH Audience FEEDBACK Film Festival Videos:

January 2019 Film/Story/Screenplay Winners

Festival for Comedy-A FilmFreeway preferred festival:   SCREENPLAY MOVIE: Tugnett: A Love Supreme by Nate Yacos WINNING TV SPEC SCREENPLAY: The Middle “The Fancy Party” 1pg. COMEDY SHORT SCREENPLAY: Ginger Snap by Eileen Wilson Under 5min. SHORT SCREENPLAY: Paying The Night Differential by Paul Weidknecht COMEDY 1ST SCENE SCREENPLAY: Pain in the A by Beth… Continue reading January 2019 Film/Story/Screenplay Winners

Best Scene SCRIPT MOVIE: Tugnutt: A Love Supreme by Nate Yacos

Written by Nathan Yacos When a family man gains instant celebrity status as TV spokesman, his newfound celebrity threatens to tear his family apart and challenge his notion of a happy life. Editor & Visual Design by Kimberly Villarruel Voice Actors: Sean Ballantyne Matt Barnes Christopher Bautista Cassandra Guthrie Allison Kampf Erica Levine Luke Robinson… Continue reading Best Scene SCRIPT MOVIE: Tugnutt: A Love Supreme by Nate Yacos

Comedy Short Screenplay of What’s A Little Ax Between Friends by Joe Starzyk

Sometimes a new friend is made in the most unlikely of places. CAST LIST: Narration – Danielle Nicole Executioner – Brogan Caulfield Prisoner – Ted Powers **** 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, Rachel Elder, Natasha… Continue reading Comedy Short Screenplay of What’s A Little Ax Between Friends by Joe Starzyk

1pg. Comedy Short Screenplay of Ginger Snap by Eileen Wilson

A Sales Manager discovers that discrimination works both ways. CAST LIST: Security – Brogan Caulfield Dave – Malcolm Allcorn Narration – Katelyn Varadi **** 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, Rachel Elder, Natasha Levy Camera Operators:… Continue reading 1pg. Comedy Short Screenplay of Ginger Snap by Eileen Wilson