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Interview with Cinematographer Tristan Oliver (Isle of Dogs, ParaNorman, Fantastic Mr. Fox)

Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
It was a true honor interviewing the extremely talented Director of Photographer Tristan Oliver. Every single film he’s worked on has turned out great. And there’s not many people you can say that statement about! If you don’t believe, simply go to his website and watch some of…

Interview with Cinematographer Dan Stoloff (Suits, The Americans, Zoo)

Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
Dan Stoloff is one of the top television cinematographers working today. He also DP’d the films TUMBLEWEEDS, MIRACLE and CROOKED ARROWS to name a few. It was an honor interviewing him. Check out his website and list of credits at: http://danstoloff.com/ Matthew Toffolo: Where were you born and…

Interview with Cinematographer Christophe Graillot (A Bag of Marbles, La Garde)

Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
Christophe Graillot is a true artistic talent. Just watch the recent film A BAG OF MARBLES to see how he conveys a story through light and shadows. It was on honor interviewing him: Matthew Toffolo: Where were you born and raised? Was photography something you always wanted to…

Interview with Composer Mateo Messina (JUNO, BLOCKERS)

Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
What an honor it was to chat with composer Mateo Messina. Such a talented and positive guy. I was inspired after our 30 minute chat, I have to admit. A total pro who teaches you in this interview many things, including that it’s not a bad thing to…

Interview with Supervising Sound Editor Donald Sylvester (Logan, Walk the Line, 3:10 to Yuma)

Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
Donald Sylvester has worked on over 100 films in the last 25 years and is considered one of the top people working in the craft of Post-Production Sound today. I asked him a few simple questions via email and he countered with some really insightful and meaningful answers.…

Interview with Filmmaker Robert Guthrie (EASY, A 3 MINUTE LOVE STORY)

Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
EASY, A 3 MINUTE LOVE STORY played to rave reviews at the February 2018 ROMANCE FEEDBACK Film Festival on Valentine’s Day. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Robert Guthrie: So many LGBTQ films, especially coming-of-age films, focus on difficulties. Violence, unrequited love, isolation… etc. Yes,…

Interview with Filmmaker Zack Arch (THE CRYING CHEF)

Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
THE CRYING CHEF played to rave reviews at the February 2018 Comedy Feedback Film Festival in Los Angeles. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Zach Arch: Our group Flambé had committed to making a new comedy sketch or short every week for about a year.…

Interview with Screenwriter Hannah Suria (GF)

Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
GF was awarded BEST FILM at the February 2018 Los Angeles FEEDBACK Film Festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Hannah Suria: I wrote this film based on real experiences and after losing friends and trying to make new ones. I also really love romantic…

Interview with director Jelle Bleyenbergh (THE FLOW)

Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
THE FLOW was the winner of BEST MUSIC at the January 2018 Under 5min. Film Festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Jelle Bleyenbergh: Being active as an editor and cameraman in the advertising industry, I had longed to make something of my very own…

Interview with director Imelda O’Reilly (EGGS & SOLDIERS)

Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
EGGS & SOLDIERS played to rave reviews at the January 2018 DRAMA FEEDBACK Film Festival in Toronto. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Imelda O’Reilly: I am a film professor and I had been focusing on my teaching. I wanted to get back in touch…