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Happy Birthday: Jessica Chastain

Originally posted on WILDsound Festival:
Jessica Chastain Born: March 24, 1977 in Sacramento, California, USA In the press, I like to be known for my work and not for whom I’m dating or what my favorite ice cream is. [on awards season] A strange thing happens this time of year. It starts to feel like…

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 – 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

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

COMEDY Festival Testimonial – January 16 2019

Originally posted on Comedy FESTIVAL:
A producer friend of mine who worked on this script suggested sending it in. What a great idea.  – Ellery VanDooyeweert (Short Screenplay, The Writer’s Duel) Festival for Comedy-A FilmFreeway preferred festival: WATCH Winning COMEDY Screenplay and Story Readings: WATCH Audience FEEDBACK Film Festival Videos:

COMEDY Festival Testimonial – January 20 2019

Originally posted on Comedy FESTIVAL:
Thank you so much for including my spec script in your festival. The feedback you’ve given me is very detailed and useful. I’ll make sure that I make the necessary changes to the script.  – Linsen Oyosa (TV Spec, Brooklyn Nine-Nine) Festival for Comedy-A FilmFreeway preferred festival: WATCH Winning COMEDY…