You know what kind of plan never fails? No plan. No plan at all. You know why? Because life cannot be planned. Look around you. Did you think these people made a plan to sleep in the sports hall with you? But here we are now, sleeping together on the floor. So, there’s no need… Continue reading “You know what kind of plan never fails? No plan… You know why? Because life cannot be planned“ — Art of Quotation — Rethinking Life
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Under 5min Festival – Today’s Testimonial
Sofia Streisand Great feedback. It was a very useful experience. Watch the Audience FEEDBACK video for: ONE TWICE A DAY, 3min., USA, Drama Directed by Sofia Streisand During a routine health check a doctor discovers that there’s something terribly wrong with his patient…. CLICK HERE – and see full info and more pics of the film!
Director Biography – Luai Akl (EPIPHANY)
Basically, I am an Architect with a cinematic background as i worked as a “Photographer, Cinematographer, Assistant Director, Art Director, Set designer”, and took a directing and cinematography courses to finally follow my passion as a director Director Statement How kids are strongly affected “psychologically and emotionally” by their parent’s actions, and the whole environment… Continue reading Director Biography – Luai Akl (EPIPHANY)
Director Biography – Dana Saint (SAND IN THE SKY)
Gnarly Bay, Inc. makes videos…gnarly ones. Dan Riordan and Dana Saint are two ambitious filmmakers that started Gnarly Bay shortly after high school. Over the years, they have grown to do bigger and better work each year. Dana Saint has made an effort to document his life, and make personal films along side the client… Continue reading Director Biography – Dana Saint (SAND IN THE SKY)
Director Biography – Sofia Streisand (ONE TWICE A DAY)
Sofia’s career path and her background provide a unique segue into the film business. She was born in St. Petersburg, Russia, and started working in theatre at the age of 14. She has worked virtually every backstage job. Her career developed quickly and by age 25, she had already produced and directed a number of… Continue reading Director Biography – Sofia Streisand (ONE TWICE A DAY)
Director Biography – Erin Collins (THUNDERBIRD)
Born and raised in Fort William FN Ontario, Erin Collins began working with Wapikoni in May 2017, in order to further explore film from an Indigenous perspective. Having recently graduated from the film production program at Confederation College, Erin is passionate about filmmaking and hopes to pursue a career in postproduction.
Screenplay Movie: Paying The Night Differential, by Paul Weidknecht
The story is about two New York mobsters who have to deal with the ghost of an associate they’ve ‘taken care of’ who keeps showing up for work at a no-show job they created. Visual Design & Editor: Kimberly Villarruel Produced by Matthew Toffolo CAST LIST: Matt Barnes Manny Pacheco Sean Tabares
Director Biography – Michael Pizzano (SAY NO TO DRIFT WALKING)
A native New Yorker, Michael has been obsessed with movies since birth. The son of an architect and structural engineer, he threw a major curveball at them when he decided to pursue filmmaking as a career. His work has been screened at various film festivals across the country, most notably Workplace Woes: Scavengers Among Us,… Continue reading Director Biography – Michael Pizzano (SAY NO TO DRIFT WALKING)
Director Biography – Fabian Cardenas (MIDWAY HOME)
Fabián Cárdenas is a film director, producer, actor, writer and the founder of Cinema 360 Films. He is known for the award winning short film Desde el Alma (2013) and Freddie of Wynwood (2015), a short film that was selected by the Miami International Film Festival and will be airing on PBS in 2018. His… Continue reading Director Biography – Fabian Cardenas (MIDWAY HOME)
Under 5min. Short Screenplay Reading: Fare Thee Well, by Brian White
A woman spends a final day with her dog Narration: Isabel Kruse Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators: Matthew Toffolo, Rachel Elder Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne Editors: Kimberly Villarruel, Kyle Drier, John Johnson Festival Directors: Rachel Elder, Natasha Levy Camera Operators: Denissa Palmer, Temitope Akinterinwa, Efren Zapata, Zack Arch
Under 5 minute & Smartphone festival 