Director Bio: Joey Katches (SOCIAL)

Joseph is a Sacramento based film director, writer, editor, cinematographer, and actor. He specializes in narrative, documentary, promotional, instructional, and creative films. As seen in his work, Joey has the ability to tell powerful stories through cinema. Having worked in the theater and film industry, he’s able to direct both the creative and the technical… Continue reading Director Bio: Joey Katches (SOCIAL)

Short Film: SOCIAL, 2min., USA, Drama

A tale about a man so consumed with technology that he misses out on the simplest and best parts of life. Film Type: Short Runtime: 2 minutes 25 seconds Completion Date: January 18, 2018 Production Budget: 500 USD Country of Origin: United States Country of Filming: United States Film Language: English Shooting Format: Canon 5D… Continue reading Short Film: SOCIAL, 2min., USA, Drama

TOP 7 Under 5min. Short Screenplays from the last year

Watch the readings of the top screenplays performed by professional actors: Paying the Night Differential by Paul Weidknecht https://under5minutefilmfestival.com/2019/01/30/under-5min-screenplay-paying-the-night-differential-by-paul-weidknecht/ Two New York gangsters find the no-show job they’ve created gives new meaning to the term ‘ghost worker’, NOSTALGIC, by Shannon Michelle https://under5minutefilmfestival.com/2018/07/30/under-5min-short-script-nostalgic-by-shannon-michelle/ A Woman dives into a journey of self-discovery by walking through her dreams,… Continue reading TOP 7 Under 5min. Short Screenplays from the last year

Under 5min. Screenplay – Paying the Night Differential by Paul Weidknecht

Two New York gangsters find the no-show job they’ve created gives new meaning to the term ‘ghost worker’, CAST LIST: Narration – Danielle Nicole Pasquale – Ted Power Johnny – Brogan Caulfield **** 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… Continue reading Under 5min. Screenplay – Paying the Night Differential by Paul Weidknecht

Under 5min. Festival Testimonial – January 9 2019

Thank you SOOO much for this incredible analysis of the film – we’re so gratified our intended message and emotional connection came through so loud and clear.  We look forward to the moderation video and will happily set up an interview whenever you’d like. Thanks again for your festival and spending the time and effort… Continue reading Under 5min. Festival Testimonial – January 9 2019

Under 5min. Festival Testimonial – November 26 2018

I was very excited that my film had the opportunity to be seen by this audience. Interesting observations though by a very intelligent audience.  – Emy Tzavra-Bulloch (MINOTAUR) Submit your Film via Film Freeway: Watch the Audience FEEDBACK Video of the Short Film: