Timid Hope watches atrocities but has to speak out when her friend disappears. CAST LIST: Narrator: Allison Kampf HOPE (F): Elizabeth Rose Morriss — Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators: Matthew Toffolo, Rachel Elder Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne Editors: Kimberly Villarruel Festival Directors: Rachel Elder, Natasha Levy Camera Operators: Ryan Haines, Temitope Akinterinwa, Efren Zapata,… Continue reading COMEDY Short Screenplay Reading: Watching, by Eileen Wilson
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Winning COMEDY Short Screenplay: Tourist Trap, by Gio Forlenza
A roadside, greasy spoon diner gives new meaning to the phrase “tourist trap” in this dark comedy horror short. CAST LIST: Narrator: Allison Kampf Zack/Bob (M): Allan Michael Brunet Darnell/Earl (M): Geoff Mays Tyrone (M): Scott Beaudin Ethan (M): Bill Poulin Laquisha (F): Elizabeth Rose Morrris — Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators: Matthew Toffolo,… Continue reading Winning COMEDY Short Screenplay: Tourist Trap, by Gio Forlenza
Comedy Festival Testimonial – May 27 2020
Chris Mack I really enjoyed getting feedback from an audience about my film in the form of a video. I am far away, and it was great to have! Festival for Comedy-A FilmFreeway preferred festival:
Short Film: UNLEASHED, 10min., USA, Romance/Comedy
An awkward, struggling actor walks dogs and haunts the improv jam scene looking for his break while also trying to stay clear of a tormenting bully, until one fateful day at the dog park he’s forced to confront all his fears at once. Project Links Website
Director Biography – Emelia Benoit-Lavelle (TRAMP)
Emelia Benoit-Lavelle is an actress and director based in LA. She strives to make projects that celebrate humanity and diversity, are challenging and make people laugh. Her work can be seen on Jill Soloway’s Wifey TV, Huffington Post, Stareable, Lady Parts Film Club, and in a bunch of commercials. She recently co-created a web series,… Continue reading Director Biography – Emelia Benoit-Lavelle (TRAMP)
Short Film: TRAMP, 8min., USA, Comedy
A silent lady clown just wants to get off. She finds herself juggling dignity and desire, while bumbling through the absurd world of modern dating, sex, and reproductive health. Project Links Website Instagram
Short Film: KITCHEN SINK CLASSIC, 3min., USA, Comedy
He wants one thing… she wants another. Who’s got the sharpest tool? Film Type: Short, Web / New Media Runtime: 3 minutes Completion Date: February 16, 2018 Production Budget: 1,000 USD Country of Origin: United States Country of Filming: United States Film Language: English Shooting Format: 4K Aspect Ratio: 16.9 Film Color: Color
Short Film: A LATE SEPARATION, 9min., USA, Comedy
After announcing their divorce, an elderly coupleʼs break-up sex is interrupted by their daughtersʼ efforts to save their parentsʼ marriage, leading to an emotional – and farcical – afternoon for the whole family. Project Links Website
Comedy Festival Testimonial – April 7, 2020
Barry Opper This is a very special Festival. I am so sick of festivals that take your money and do little else to ensure that your screening gets a large audience. This Festival produced an audience of over 200 for our short film LIFT and the others shared on our program. After considerable time in… Continue reading Comedy Festival Testimonial – April 7, 2020
COMEDY 1pg. Short Screenplay: School Reunion, by Allan West
When two old friends meet up at a school reunion, it doesn’t take long for the conversation to go from chatty to catty! CAST LIST: Narration: Elizabeth Rose Morriss Michelle: Katelyn Varadi Louise: Miriam Capper — Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators: Matthew Toffolo, Rachel Elder Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne Editors: Kimberly Villarruel, Ryan Haines,… Continue reading COMEDY 1pg. Short Screenplay: School Reunion, by Allan West