Category: short film

Director BIO: Frank Prinzi (IT’S A MESS)

Frank Prinzi ASC, is an Award winning filmmaker, who has been an active member of the New York Filmmaking Community for many years. He earned his Master Of Fine Arts degree in Film and Television from New York University, working early on with Spike Lee, Jim Jarmusch, Ang Lee, Tom Dicillo, John Woo and Ed… Continue reading Director BIO: Frank Prinzi (IT’S A MESS)

Director BIO: Sophie Black (SONGBIRD)

Sophie graduated from the University of Creative Arts in 2010, then spent the next few years working in the art department of independent productions. She produced subtle sci-fi Stop/Eject (which screened at Raindance 2014, before making it onto the long list for Best British Short at BAFTA), and directed Night Owls, (which screened at London… Continue reading Director BIO: Sophie Black (SONGBIRD)

Short Film: SONGBIRD, 14min., UK, Fantasy

Shy singer Jennifer thinks her dreams are coming true when a music producer approaches her at an open mic night. But her hopes are dashed after an encounter with a mysterious old woman leaves Jennifer without a voice. After some research, Jennifer discovers the presence of magic in the world, and sets off on a… Continue reading Short Film: SONGBIRD, 14min., UK, Fantasy

Short Film: LIFE OR DEATH DEBATES, 6min., USA, Sci-Fi

The future’s greatest gameshow: two convicts, 120 seconds, and one chance to debate for their lives – all on live television. Tune into this weeks episode, and prepare for a wild ride. Today’s debate topic will have you reeling. Project Links  Website

Director BIO: Valentin Petit (THE NOISE OF THE LIGHT)

Valentin Petit is a young French director based in Paris. He wrote several video clips for street music artists and directed a lot of commercials for famous brands such as Puma, Unicef, Adidas or Canal +. His passion for travel naturally led him to fiction, through which he was able to express a more neo-melancholic… Continue reading Director BIO: Valentin Petit (THE NOISE OF THE LIGHT)

Short Film: THE NOISE OF THE LIGHT, 23min., Paris, Sci-Fi

Pablo and Marius make a disturbing discovery about their childhood friend Lou: she appears to be able to synthesise into sound the light she is exposed to. But as she soon becomes an instrument of their musical experiences, her gift turns into a sort of curse… News & Reviews “VALENTIN PETIT A TOUT D’UN GRAND… Continue reading Short Film: THE NOISE OF THE LIGHT, 23min., Paris, Sci-Fi

SCREENPLAY MOVIE: Robots From Neptune, by J. David Thayer

Visual Design by Kimberly Villarruel Produced by Matthew Toffolo VOICE ACTORS: Matt Barnes Danielle Nicole Geoff Mays Val Cole They want our garbage. They can’t have it. Deep within the icy cloud layers of Neptune live the X-tonians: a mighty race of silicone-based lifeforms who regularly breathe a toxic mixture of methane and carbon dioxide.… Continue reading SCREENPLAY MOVIE: Robots From Neptune, by J. David Thayer

Winning SHORT Fantasy Screenplay Reading of Servile(?), by Travis Darkow

  An unknown agency tests a top secret compound on an unwilling subject, revealing sinister implications. CAST LIST: NARRATION – Brian Carleton Man – 3 – Jolly Amaoko Guard – 7 – Russell Batcher **** 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… Continue reading Winning SHORT Fantasy Screenplay Reading of Servile(?), by Travis Darkow