Month: May 2020

It’s Jack and the Beanstalk month over at Fairy Tale Central and I’m excited! I realized I haven’t seen many retellings of this one? But I do love a certain movie of it, and I read a fascinating retelling, and I have a steampunk reimagining of this fairy tale on my to-write list . . […]… Continue reading 3 Tales of Jack and the Beanstalk — The Road of a Writer

Is there a small child in your life that you want to introduce to the wonder that is fantasy? Full of swords and sorcerery, monsters and myths, these are seven movies that not only are appropriate for kids, but also perfectly enjoyable by adults. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone This is probably the most […]… Continue reading 7 Great Kids Fantasy Movies — The Nerdd

https://youtube.com/watch?v=8pjVBmqts1Mversion3rel1fs1autohide2showsearch0showinfo1iv_load_policy1wmodetransparent%3Fversion%3D3%26rel%3D1%26fs%3D1%26autohide%3D2%26showsearch%3D0%26showinfo%3D1%26iv_load_policy%3D1%26wmode%3Dtransparent A sadistic school for serial killers terrorizes New York with horrifying torture and mutilation. CAST LIST: Delbacher – Russell Batcher Bobby – Luke Robinson Narration – Alex Clay Lizzie – Vanessa Burns Jesse – Sydney Addison-Rudat Maria – Pip Dwyer Submit exclusively via FilmFreeway: *** Producer: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Director: Kierston Drier Casting Director:… Continue reading Best Scene Reading of Serial School by Paul Pastore — First Scene Screenplay Festival — Thriller/Suspense Film and Writing Festival

https://youtube.com/watch?v=3_tklSnHxZw%3Fversion%3D3%26rel%3D1%26fs%3D1%26autohide%3D2%26showsearch%3D0%26showinfo%3D1%26iv_load_policy%3D1%26wmode%3Dtransparent Willy Wuehlman is a mole who lives in a tree. Since he had a traumatic experience in his childhood when his parents died, he suffers from claustrophobia and is unable to go through tunnels. When he is accused to be the murderer of his aunt, he has to overcome his fear. But he does… Continue reading THRILLER Festival 1st Scene Reading: M For Mole Murder, by Sonja Knyssok — Thriller/Suspense Film and Writing Festival

Top Ten Writing Tips by Helen Matthews Welcome to week 26 of our Top 10 Writing Tips feature. If you’ve missed any of the other top tip posts you can find them all HERE. Please feel free to pop over and connect with the wonderful authors who have taken part. Next up for the challenge […]… Continue reading Top 10 Writing Tips by Author Helen Matthews @HelenMK7 #WritingTips #Top10WritingTips — I Write. I Read. I Review

Watch the winning readings performed by professional actors. 20 screenplays in total. THRILLER TV PILOT Reading: BLOWBACK, by Eric Murphy https://thrillersuspensefestival.com/2019/04/01/thriller-tv-pilot-reading-blowback-by-eric-murphy/ Winning SHORT Thriller Screenplay Reading of Too Old to Trick-or-Treat by Tammy Gross https://thrillersuspensefestival.com/2019/03/12/winning-short-thriller-screenplay-reading-of-too-old-to-trick-or-treat-by-tammy-gross/ THRILLER 1st Scene Screenplay Reading: Rosemary Lane, by Leal Butler https://thrillersuspensefestival.com/2019/04/27/thriller-1st-scene-screenplay-reading-rosemary-lane-by-leal-butler/ THRILLER 1st Scene Screenplay Reading: Killer Kisses, by S.D.… Continue reading Top THRILLER Festival Screenplays of 2019 — Thriller/Suspense Film and Writing Festival — Submit your story logline and showcase it on this network. Or, submit to get your story made into a Video Pitch

Eveline Grassman This festival has a fantastic concept. Its a filmmakers dream to get feedback like this. The best reason to create film, to take part of your audience experiens and hear their thoughts. It has been a pure pleasure to be part of this festival. Against all odds they also managed to find a… Continue reading Thriller Festival Testimonial – April 22 2020 — Thriller/Suspense Film and Writing Festival — Crime/Mystery Film & Writing Festival

AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS: BEST THRILLER FILM: A NIGHT WITHOUT BEST SCI-FI FILM: DIVE ODYSSEY BEST PERFORMANCES: HIDEOUS BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY: DIVE ODYSSEY BEST MUSIC: SOLITAIRE Theme of night: Claustrophobia (Or enclosed with no where to go.) Watch the Audience FEEDBACK Videos: THE DISCOVERY, 16min., USA, Sci-Fi THE SLEEP OF THE RIGHTEOUS, 16min., Mexico, Thiller/Action SOLITAIRE, 15min.,… Continue reading HIGHLIGHT & VIDEOS: November 2019 THRILLER/SUSPENSE Film Festival — Thriller/Suspense Film and Writing Festival — Crime/Mystery Film & Writing Festival

https://youtube.com/watch?v=OdhvGSaowbUversion3rel1fs1autohide2showsearch0showinfo1iv_load_policy1wmodetransparent%3Fversion%3D3%26rel%3D1%26fs%3D1%26autohide%3D2%26showsearch%3D0%26showinfo%3D1%26iv_load_policy%3D1%26wmode%3Dtransparent CAST LIST: NARRATION – Tracy Rowland Emma – Rebecca MacDonald Martine – Krista Barzso — Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators: Matthew Toffolo, Rachel Elder Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne Editors: Kimberly Villarruel, Ryan Haines, John Johnson Festival Directors: Rachel Elder, Natasha Levy Camera Operators: Ryan Haines, Temitope Akinterinwa, Efren Zapata, Zack Arch Share this:… Continue reading THRILLER Best Scene Reading: Chance, by John Fraser — Thriller/Suspense Film and Writing Festival — Crime/Mystery Film & Writing Festival

AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS: BEST SCI-FI FILM: ALORA BEST THRILLER FILM: LILI SEES YOU BEST PERFORMANCES: MY SARAH BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY: ULYSSES BEST SOUND & MUSIC: ANACRONTE Theme of night: Twists of betrayal . NOTE: Festival took place during the COVID-19 virus lockdown so all screenings were held in private. Watch the Audience FEEDBACK Videos: HELLO, WORLD, […]… Continue reading HIGHLIGHT & VIDEOS: March 2020 THRILLER/SUSPENSE Film Festival — Thriller/Suspense Film and Writing Festival