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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

Director Biography – Barry Fahy (BOY RACER)

Over the past decade, Barry Fahy has proven himself to be one of the most capable, talented and Driven cinematographers in Ireland. Barry has shot two feature film, Blue Dawn and The Three Don’ts as well as over two dozen Short films and Music Videos. Barry has also directed Several Short films including “Please Forgive… Continue reading Director Biography – Barry Fahy (BOY RACER)

Short Film: BOY RACER, 4min., Ireland, Drama/Family

Evan Murphy sneaks away into his grandfathers shed and discovers a world of trinkets to play with including his grandfathers rally car. Project Links  Website  Facebook News & Reviews “Official Selection” Independent Short Awards https://independentshortsawards.com/2018/10/01/boy-racer/ “2 Gold, 1 Silver and 1 Honorable Mention – Winners” Independent Short Awards https://independentshortsawards.com/gold-awards-october-2018/

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