Read Audience Transcript from the short film MISSTEP

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MISSTEP, 2min, UK, Drama
Directed by Sam Brewster

A banker is on his way to work when a careless trip on a railway platform forces him to question his prejudices.

MISSTEP Played at the WILDsound FEEDBACK Film Festival in January 2016. Here is the transcript of the audience feedback from the festival. Moderated by Matthew Toffolo.

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MISSTEP – Audience Feedback

MT: Anybody want to make a first comment about “Misstep”?

Audience 1: I laughed at the end credits because they said “no investment bankers were harmed in the making of this movie” and I thought that was very funny. Why am I thinking of “Sliding Doors” which is a movie I never saw but somehow it makes me think of that movie just from the little bit I know about it. It just seems that he learned a lesson. He would have died if…

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Read Audience Transcript from the short film OH MY OH AGAMI

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  MOVIE POSTEROH MY OH AGAMI, 4min, Egypt, Documentary/Poetry
Directed by Hani R. Eskander

A visual poem depicting a life of an Agami resident who reminisces his childhood amidst the ongoing destruction and illegal construction.

OH MY OH AGAMI Played at the WILDsound FEEDBACK Film Festival in January 2016. Here is the transcript of the audience feedback from the festival. Moderated by Matthew Toffolo.

Read interview with the director Hani R. Eskander

OH MY AGAMI – Audience Feedback

MT: “Oh My Agami”, the film from Egypt, a poetry film, anybody who has been to our festival in the past, we’ve shown a few poetry films. This has a certain feel to it, does anyone want to make the first comment?

Audience 1: I just thought it looked very beautiful, the black and white changing to color when he’s in current time. I liked that. It was subtle but it kept with the…

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Watch Oscar Winning Film: RYAN

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The OSCARS wrapped last night so we wanted to give a tribute to the two films that were shown at our festival that won the big award.

First film is RYAN – Watch it NOW:

This Oscar®-winning animated short from Chris Landreth is based on the life of Ryan Larkin, a Canadian animator who produced some of the most influential animated films of his time. Ryan is living every artist’s worst nightmare – succumbing to addiction, panhandling on the …

RYAN played at the WILDsound FEEDBACK Film Festival in 2007. It’s an amazing Animation/Documentary that was produced by the National Film Board of Canada

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Watch Oscar Winning Film: THE DANISH POET

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The OSCARS wrapped last night so we wanted to give a tribute to the two films that were shown at our festival that won the big award.

2nd Film: THE DANISH POET

The film follows Kaspar Jørgensen, a Danish poet in the 1940s who is seeking inspiration. At the suggestion of his psychiatrist, Dr. Mørk, he travels to Norway to meet the famous author Sigrid Undset. However, after arriving in Norway, he meets Ingeborg, a farmer’s daughter, and they fall in love. He proposes to her, but discovers that she is already engaged, at her father’s wish. She promises not to cut her hair until they are reunited, and Kaspar returns to Denmark.

THE DANISH POET played at the WILDsound FEEDBACK Film Festival in 2008. It’s an amazing Animation that was produced by the National Film Board of Canada

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Interview with Production Designer Jane Musky (When Harry Met Sally…, Ghost)

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Jane Musky is one of the top Production Designers working in the industry today. She has designed over 40 productions in the last 30 years, working with directors Mike Newell, Ivan Reitman, Andy Tennant, Gus Van Sant, Jerry Zucker, James Foley, and The Coen Brothers, to name a few. She also happens to be married to the President of the United States (well on the TV show Scandel) for the last 28 years too!

It was an honor to interview Jane and talk about her amazing career, and it looks like she’s just getting started.

Matthew Toffolo: You have been the Production Designer on over 30 films in the last 35 years. Is there a film or two that you’re most proud of?

Jane Musky: My favorite films as a Designer are GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS and THE DEVIL’S OWN.

GlenGarry was a once in a lifetime chance to work with…

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Interview with Creative Director Josh Hope (Twister Alley Film Festival)

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Interview with Josh Hope, Creative Director

Matthew Toffolo: What is your Film Festival succeeding at doing for filmmakers?

Josh Hope: We give filmmakers an opportunity to screen on the big screen in front of our enthusiastic audience at the beautiful and historic Woodward Arts Theater, and provide several opportunities to network with hundreds of other filmmakers/actors at our kick-off bbq block party and after parties. We also provide complimentary hotel rooms, airport shuttle, meals & adult beverages in our VIP filmmaker lounge all festival long for all visiting filmmakers/actors.

MT: What would you expect to experience if you attend the festival this year (2016)?

JH: An amazing slate of films of all genres, the most welcoming & supportive audiences anywhere in the world, an opportunity to network with filmmakers/actors from all over the globe in one of the coolest screening venues in the country.

MT: What are the qualifications for the selected films?

JH: We have no real qualifications. If it’s good…we want to screen it.

MT: Do you think that some films really don’t get a fair shake from film festivals? And if so, why?

JH: Film Festival slates all depend on those programing them. Some festivals may be afraid to play certain types of genres of films depending on their programmers tastes and preferences. We’re happy to say will play films of all genres.

MT: What motivates you and your team to do this festival?

JH: We’re indie filmmakers ourselves, so we provide a festival that would make us happy and proud to be a part of if we we’re visiting as filmmakers.

MT: How has the festival changed since its inception?

JH: 2016 will be our 2nd year, so we’re still looking to grow and get better every chance we get.

MT: Where do you see the festival by 2020?

JH: We want to continue to grow within the community, and hopefully will add more days of screenings in the future. We’re also adding a live music element this year that we hope to continue to grow in the future.

MT: What film have you seen the most times in your life?

JH: Personally…Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is my favorite movie and I’ve seen it a lot. It gets better with each viewing.

MT: In one sentence, what makes a great film?

JH: I only need two words…great story

MT: How is the film scene in your city?

JH: Twister Alley Film Festival takes place in the heart of Northwest Oklahoma where I grew up. The film scene is non-existent other than our festival. We’re looking to change that.

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Interviewer Matthew Toffolo is currently the CEO of the WILDsound FEEDBACK Film & Writing Festival. The festival that showcases 10-20 screenplay and story readings performed by professional actors every month. And the FEEDBACK Monthly Fesival held in downtown Toronto on the last Thursday of every single month. Go to www.wildsound.ca for more information and to submit your work to the festival.