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Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
PLOT WRITING FILMMAKING NOTES How to Write a Screenplay? PART 3 – PLOT Screenwriting For most writers, PLOT is the most interesting part of screenplay writing, and why they begin to write to write the script in the first place. They have a good idea for a story,…

Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
NEGOTIATING FILMMAKING NOTES How to Negotiate – Every aspect of producing involves negotiating, in one form or another. You always need to go in with the attitude that people already want to work with you. 12 MAJOR POINTS TO REMEMBER IN NEGOTIATIONS 1. PLAN WITH YOUR LIMITATIONS IN…

Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
A location sound mixer is the member of a film crew responsible for recording all sound on set during film-making. I recently sat down with Glen Gauthier to talk about the art of sound mixing on set. Glen’s work has spanned over 30 years, working on over 90 films and TV…

Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
A sound editor is a creative professional responsible for selecting and assembling sound recordings in preparation for the final sound mixing or mastering of a motion picture. I was fortunate enough to sit down with the brilliant Sound Designer Kami Asgar. He has been the Supervising Sound Editor…

Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
Alan Heim is an Oscar & Emmy winning editor. Many will say that he’s one of the greatest editors in the history of cinema. All you need to do it watch “Network” (1976), and “All that Jazz” (1979) to see the uniqueness of his talent. If you haven’t seen those films…

Originally posted on WILDsound Festival:
Read the best of Interviews with Top Hollywood Talent and New Film Festivals from around the world: Go to: https://matthewtoffolo.com/ Interview with High-Rise Director Ben Wheatley: https://matthewtoffolo.com/2016/04/25/interview-with-director-ben-wheatley-high-rise-2/ Interview with Trent Opaloch: DP of Captain America: Civil War: https://matthewtoffolo.com/2016/04/10/interview-with-cinematographer-trent-opaloch-captain-america-civil-war/ Interview with Julio Macat: DP of Home Alone & Wedding Crashers: https://matthewtoffolo.com/2016/04/06/interview-with-cinematographer-julio-macat-home-alone-wedding-crashers-the-boss/…

Originally posted on WILDsound Festival:
Read the best of Interviews this week. Some of the most talented people working on Hollywood Films today, plus the most popular Film Festivals: Interview with Makeup Artist Luigi Rocchetti (Gangs of New York, The Devil’s Advocate): http://matthewtoffolo.com/2016/03/14/interview-with-makeup-artist-luigi-rocchetti-gangs-of-new-york-the-devils-advocate/ Interview with Set Decorator Ute Bergk (The Dark Knight, Enemy at the…

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Submit to the Horror Film & Screenplay Festival via FilmFreeway: Get your script and story performed by professional actors at the Horror Festival. Get your Short Film showcased at the FEEDBACK Film Festival and get a audience video. Next Festival Dates: July 28 2016 October 27 2016 Watch the Highlight…

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Submit to the Action/Adventure Film & Screenplay Festival: Get your script and story performed by professional actors at the Action/Adventure Festival. Get your Short Film showcased at the FEEDBACK Film Festival and get an audience video. Next Festival Dates: August 25 2016 November 24 2016 Festival takes place at the…

Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
Crispin Green has edited some of the top TV shows in recent times. It was a pleasure to site down with him to talk about the craft of editing and his career. Interview with Crispin Green:  Matthew Toffolo: Tell us about the “Game of Thrones” experience. How is…