Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
1. What is your screenplay about? Simon Webber, intelligent with a high moral compass, exists on society’s edge, mostly forgotten and ignored. When his wife and child are killed by a distracted driver, the court shows an unecpected leniency in the case. Enraged by a justice system that…
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Interview with Winning Screenwriter Carl F. Zimmermann (TOE TAG MURDERS)
Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
1. What is your screenplay about? Clearwater, Florida rising-star homicide detective, Mike Carol gets the chance of a lifetime when he goes to New York to work a two-year stint as a liaison in the Queens 112 precinct. But, the day he arrives bodies start showing up pitting…
Interview with Winning Screenwriter Ricardo M. Fleshman (KILLING MOSES)
Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
1. What is your screenplay about? Killing Moses is the account of New Orleans Private Detective Moses Byone and his search to understand the death of a wealthy white lawyer, Jefferson Collingwood, who perished in the fire that consumed the Upstairs Lounge in the summer of 1973. During…
Interview with Winning Screenwriter Dempsey Tillman and Ted Dewberry (RED LIGHT)
Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
1. What is your screenplay about? Our screenplay RED LIGHT is about a slacker husband with a child on the way who has to save his family from aliens that invade his home and target his family. 2. What genres does your screenplay fall under? RED LIGHT is…
Interview with Screenwriter Ryan Brannan Doyle (THE MONSTER HUNTER’s CODE)
Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
Watch the October 2017 Winning 1st Scene Screenplay Winner. What is your screenplay about? A group of 12 year olds star to outgrow their monster hunting business, but when the Boogeyman comes to town, its up to them to save everyone. What genre does your screenplay fall under?…
Interview with Screenwriter Rob Ayling (LIVING IN CRIME ALLEY – Batman)
Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
Watch the October 2017 Winning Short FAN FICTION Screenplay Writer. What is your screenplay about? Living in Crime Alley is about a single father in downtown Gotham City struggling to live and provide for his young son. The son is a huge fan of Batman. Living in Crime…
Interview with Winning Feature Screenplay Writer Brooke Elowe (BLACK WIDOW: FUGTIVE)
Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
1. What is your screenplay about? The story follows Natasha Romanoff, better known as the Black Widow, after the events of Captain America: Civil War, so it’s set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Natasha was branded a fugitive for violating the Sokovia Accords and is currently being hunted…
Interview with Winning Screenwriter Mike Meade (FAN FICTION – WELCOME TO CRYSTAL LAKE)
Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
September 2017 Winning FAN FICTION Screenplay Writer: Get to know the writer: What is your screenplay about? Welcome to Crystal Lake is about a group of corrupt developers that come to town with plans to build a new lakeside resort, but when they take things too far by…
Interview with Director Steve Hally (TWISTED SOBRIETY)
Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
Steve Hally’s short film was the winner of BEST PERFORMANCES at the September 2017 THRILLER FEEDBACK Film Festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Steve Hally: We wanted to make something thought provoking something that stirred. Something that pushed people into an uncomfortable environment and…
Interview with Director Andi Osho (AMBER)
Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
Andi’ Osho’s short film was voted BEST MUSIC at September 2017 CRIME/THRILLER FEEDBACK Film Festival in Toronto. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? I had a really inspiring conversation with a Fox executive several years ago and he told me that I need to think about…
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