Author: comedyfestival

Directed by Katrina Cebreiro Interviews aren’t easy, especially when they’re for the most important job of your life; parenthood. Set in a dystopian future, where the government decides whether you’re fit to become a parent or not. Interview with the Filmmaker: https://matthewtoffolo.com/2020/08/24/interview-with-filmmaker-katrina-cebreiro-federal-approved-parent/

Joshua Edelman grew up in a Boca Raton, Florida. The son of a Jewish magician-turned-optometrist and an Italian singer-turned-nutritionist, Josh developed a passion for the arts and a deep love for the films of Martin Scorsese and The Coen Brothers. Determined to become a groundbreaking filmmaker himself, Josh attended his artistic heroes’ alma mater, NYU,… Continue reading Director Biography – Joshua Edelman (MENTALLY AL)

A character study of, “the funniest comedian you’ve never heard of,” and an exploration of how we define artistic success, MENTALLY AL follows Al Lubel, a former Star Search grand champion as he struggles to get by, perpetually broke and sleeping on friends couches, as he continues to pursue his artistic dreams into his sixties.… Continue reading Feature Film Showcase: MENTALLY AL, 92min., Documentary

  PURRFECTION, the new fragrance for your cat’s inner kitten from Best Friends Animal Society and Corina Marie Howell. Project Links  Website

Rubén Pascual Tardío es uno de las jóvenes promesas dentro de la ficción. A una temprana edad se matriculó en el Instituto de Cine Madrid especializándose en la diplomatura de guion, en la de dirección y en la edición. Ha realizado tres cortometrajes terminados desde que terminó su formación, los tres premiados. Fue recientemente miembro… Continue reading Director Biography – Rubén Pascual Tardío (OVER WHEELS)

  Francisca, an old woman who has always done what she wanted in her life, does not find anything else that makes her feel alive. One day, Silvia, a teenager full of life but who does not let her be an actress, gets into Francisca’s room. Project Links  Instagram News & Reviews “‘Sobre ruedas’ de… Continue reading OVER WHEELS, 12min., Spain, Comedy

Madison Leonard wrote, produced and directed her first film, Flush Lou, which was a ploy to get her mom on camera. It worked but she had to agree to act alongside her. Raised in Connecticut as the youngest of four girls, Madison re-located to Los Angeles where she fails remarkably well at improvisation and performs… Continue reading Director Biography – Madison Stewart Leonard (FLUSH LOU)

  A mother, daughter and grandmother mourn the loss of their beloved, Lou Ackerly after he is accidentally cremated. Project Links  Website

A typical couple and their cat named Neville – In a neighbourhood near you. CAST LIST: Narrator: Allison Kampf Woman: Victoria Urquart Husband: Shawn Devlin

When the gang learns that Paddy’s is going to be featured in a Phillymag article about cheaper, lesser-known bars in Philadelphia, they desperately and cynically try to recruit some people of color as new employees, in a bid to make the demographics of their bar appear more diverse. Does it work? Of course not, it… Continue reading Always Sunny “The Gang Gets Diverse”, by Jordan Champagne