Zelda Williams
Born: July 31, 1989 in New York City, New York, USA
Daughter of Robin Williams and Marsha Garces Williams.
Named after Princess Zelda from the “Legend of Zelda” series.
She is an actress, known for Were the World Mine (2008), Nine Months (1995) and House of D (2004).
J.K. Rowling
Born: July 31, 1965 in Yate, Gloucestershire, England, UK
Married to: Neil Murray (26 December 2001 – present) (2 children)
Jorge Arantes (16 October 1992 – 30 November 1993) (divorced) (1 child)
When the first “Harry Potter” novel was published, the publisher asked her to use initials rather than her first name, because boys would be biased against a book written by a woman. Since she only had one given name, they then asked her to make up another initial; she took “K.” from her favorite grandmother, Kathleen.
QUOTES:
[Asked by an interviewer about the next “Harry Potter” book]: Well, it will be a papery object with pages inside.
[Discussing her daughter, Jessica]: Kids at her school will sidle up to me and say, “Does Jessica know what happens in book 4? Does Jessica know the title of book 4?” And I keep saying, “No! There is no point kidnapping her, taking her around back of the bike shed, and torturing her for information.”
Bigotry is probably the thing I detest most.
I had an American journalist say to me, “Is it true you wrote the whole of the first novel on napkins?” I was tempted to say, “On teabags, I used to save them.”
I gave my hero a talent I’d love to have. Who wouldn’t want to fly?
Submit your Feature Screenplay to the Festival today: http://www.wildsound.ca/screenplaycontest.html
Read NEW Feature Movie Logline Pitches:
7TH TIME LUCKY IN LOVE, by Mary Huczman
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/7th_time_lucky_in_love_by_mary_huczman.html
WILD RUSSIAN MOTHER, by Zack Richardson
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/wild_russian_mother_by_zack_richardson.html
AMERICAN INDIAN UPRISING, by Allen Cody
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/american_indian_uprising_by_allen_cody.html
LEAP OF LOVE, by Deborah McCormick
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/leap_of_love_by_deborah_mccormick.html
THE COMBINATION INC., by Oz Greek
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/the_combination_inc_by_oz_greek.html
SURVIVING PARADISE, by Susan Willoch Shaver
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/surviving_paradise_by_susan_willoch_shaver.html
SUNKEN BONES, by Eric Monteiro
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/sunken_bones_by_eric_monteiro.html
SAVING JOEY, by Simon Wilkinson
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/saving_joey_by_simon_wilkinson.html
SHIPWRECK ON SHADOWWORLD, by David Beshears
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/shipwreck_on_shadowworld_by_david_beshears.html
BROOKDALE HAUNTINGS, by Rebecca Paniagua
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/brookdale_hauntings_by_rebecca_paniagua.html
FAIR DEALING, by Pinakee Sher
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/fair_dealing_by_pinakee_sher.html
OMINOUS, by Kyle Stuck
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/ominous_by_kyle_stuck.html
THE FABRIC OF TIME, by Jared Hall
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/the_fabric_of_time_by_jared_hall.html
THIS IS LIFE: A DEVINE COMEDY, by Gauge Thoeny
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/this_is_life_a_devine_comedy_by_gauge_thoeny.html
TURN THE TABLES, by Hersel Medlin
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/turn_the_tables_by_hershel_medlin.html
IN SOME WAY, by Sean Christian
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/in_some_way_by_sean_christian.html
DANCING WITH THE DEVIL, by Michael Cala
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/dancing_with_the_devil_by_michael_cala.html
ADAM EVE AND TYRONE, by Howard Johnson
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/adam_eve_and_tyrone_by_howard_johnson.html
THE MCGILLIS FAMILY REUNION, by James Hickey
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Submit your TV PILOT Screenplay to the Festival today:http://www.wildsound.ca/tvscreenplaycontest.html
Read NEW TV PILOT Logline Pitches:
OPENING ACT, by Tshenolo Tumane
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/opening_act_by_tshenolo_tumane.html
STOLEN WATERS, by GK Parker
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/stolen_waters_by_gk_parker.html
THE AIRPORT, by Tereia Derbala
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/the_airport_by_terezia_derbala.html
THE SISTAHOOD, by Robert E. Dillon
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/the_sistahood_by_robert_e_dillon.html
KIDS WORLD, by Stacy Solomon
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/kids_world_by_stacy_solomon.html
REVERB, by Patrick Battle
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/reverb_by_patrick_battle.html
FOUNDING FATHERS, by Barbara Miller
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/founding_fathers_by_barbara_miller.html
A NEW YORK FAMILY, by Donell Jones
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/a_new_york_family_by_donell_jones.html
OLD VAGINA, by Lora-Ellen McKinney
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/old_vaginas_by_lora-ellen_mckinney.html
DROP-IN, by Nicole Hancock
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/drop-in_by_nicole_hancock.html
THE CREATORS, by Jason Anderson
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/the_creators_by_jason_anderson.html
AT THE END OF THE WORLD, by Chris Ramos
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/at_the_end_of_the_world_by_chris_ramos.html
TATTOO, by David Wise
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/tattoo_by_david_wise.html
THE GALLERY, by Ami Brown
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/the_gallery_by_ami_brown.html
MY MOTHER’S SONS, by Simon Coen
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/my_mothers_sons_by_simon_coen.html
CHAINED, by Katie Burke
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/chained_by_katie_burke.html
A CUNNING EXCHANGE, by Dartanyan Adkins
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/a_cunning_exchange_by_dartanyan_adkins.html
PRISONER OF WAR, by Jack Tighear
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/prisoner_of_war_by_jack_tighearnane_windter.html
Submit your TV PILOT Screenplay to the Festival today: http://www.wildsound.ca/tvscreenplaycontest.html
For anyone writing, I cannot recommend a better competition to enter than WILDsound. Since rewriting my script based on their constructive criticism I have placed in a handful of semifinals and finals that I don’t believe I would have reached without their feedback and continued support.
– Kim Godfrey, Eraser, TV Pilot
FULL FEEDBACK on your TV Scripts from our committee of Professional TV Writers, TV Production Heads and TV Script Consultants. Get your TV script performed by professional actors at the festival.SUBMIT your SCREENPLAY TODAY! To be eligible for the TV Screenplay Festival eventsSubmissions take 3-5 weeks for evaluation
WILDsound Television Screenplay Festival Review – Read testimonials from past submissions.
Why this is the #1 TV Screenplay Festival and Contest in the World today!– 0ffers screenwriters at all levels the fantastic opportunity to hear their scripts read…
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Submit your Feature Screenplay to the Festival today: http://www.wildsound.ca/screenplaycontest.html
I have to really thank the actors for my reading, nothing short of terrific as they were, nothing short of incredibly smart, attractive, and perceptive as they were. They brought the script to life better.
– Fredric Maffai, Feature Screenplay “Moths to Flame”
FULL FEEDBACK on your screenplay from our committee of Professional Screenwriters, Production Heads and Script Consultants. Get your entire script performed at the writing festival.
SUBMIT your FEATURE or SHORT SCREENPLAY.
Submissions take 3-5 weeks for evaluation. Looking for screenplays from all over the world.
WILDsound Screenplay Festival Review – Read testimonials from past submissions.
Why this is the #1 Screenplay Festival and Contest in the World today!
– 0ffers screenwriters at all levels the fantastic opportunity to hear their scripts read aloud using TOP PROFESSIONAL ACTORS and showcased online for 1000s to see.
– Now showcasing 5x…
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Submit your Novel to the Festival Today: http://www.wildsound.ca/book_contest.html
Your critique of my novel? I am ever grateful for it. The invaluable examination is the most in-depth and inspiring that I have ever received. Thank you, endlessly. It is TRULY an inspiration for me to recreate.
– Amanda Grieme, Full Novel (Dear Prudence)
FULL FEEDBACK on either the 1st chapter or entire novel book from our committee of Professional Writers, and Writing Consultants. Get your novel performed by a professional actor at the festival.
NEW OPTION: Or, just submit for an actor performance reading transcript of your novel (any 5 pages of your book). Great way to promote the sales of your book if you’re already published. (see examples on the video playlist on your right)
SUBMIT your novel now (both your 1st chapter or full novel accepted)To be eligible for our Writing Festival Events
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This week’s writing festival is genre heavy as we will be performing the winning adventure/sci-fi feature screenplay, plus the horror & fantasy short film winners.
They will be performed by some of the top actors working in Toronto today.
Here are the details of the screenplays and stage play being performed:
# 1 – Feature Screenplay – FOR ALL MANKIND by Matthew O’Connell
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
In this high concept, atomic-era, sci-fi adventure, a brilliant WWII veteran and his determined daughter lead a team of mercenaries across the globe in a race to recover a mysterious, supernatural artifact with the power to permanently alter the future of humanity.
#2 – Short Screenplay – SOMETHING UNDER THE BED by Scott Pittock
Genre: Thriller, Sci-Fi
A scientist may or may not be hiding the key to the future under his bed.
#3 – Short Screenplay – MATCHSTICK by Mike Fardy
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Caitlyn’s therapist convinces her…
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The International Film Festival / Short Tapiales is a film event of important social and cultural impact nonprofit, organized by JC Films OFCT, held in the village of Tapiales, a town belonging to the party of La Matanza, located in the Buenos Aires province. Tapiales Film / Short is also a competitive contest where the selected short films that later received the prize Aborigine according to the ruling of the honorable members of the jury are projected. The event is held under the premise of extolling the popular, free and outdoors, summoning an amount of 3,000 spectators per issue over three days.
Interview with Festival Director Julio Rodríguez Caloggero
Matthew Toffolo: What is your Film Festival succeeding at doing for filmmakers?
JRC: The Tapiales International Film Festival is one of the most important short-film festivals in Argentina. It is known for having the Plaza de Tapiales among its venues for projecting the competing films. This way, you are able to reach to the common people. It brings filmmakers and their movies closer to a warmer audience, different to the one you may find in other festivals —they are not the kind of audience who has the habit of attending film festivals.
MT: What would you expect to experience if you attend the festival this year (2016)?
JRC: This year, the festival will be having a lot of local production again. We will also maintain our high standards, both for the official competition and the parallel projections. This year’s edition wil introduce the Latin American Competition as well.
MT: What are the qualifications for the selected films?
JRC: There is no restriction to the theme of the films, but the runtime is limited to 20 minutes or less.
MT: Do you think that some films really don’t get a fair shake from film festivals? And if so, why?
JRC: Many horror or fantasy films (in our case, short films), for example, can’t find room outside festivals for those specific genres. We care for stories in a more general sense —from social films to sci-fi.
MT: What motivates you and your team to do this festival?
JRC: It’s a social project where we all contribute to the community with what we know. A film festival is an important thing. It shows our cultural development and makes our town a cinmatographic point of reference.
MT: How has the festival changed since its inception?
JRC: For thirteen years, the festival has been growing, expanding to other places. We’ve participated in itinerant projections, both in Argentina and abroad. More venues were added and the number of films on display has increased. We also established (together with the local government) a cinematographic workshop. Our festival is the main screen for local productions to reach the public.
MT: Where do you see the festival by 2020?
JRC: I believe it will continue with its history with and through its people —neighbours and all those who love films.
MT: What film have you seen the most times in your life?
JRC: Pulp Fiction.
MT: In one sentence, what makes a great film?
JRC: Simplicity and honesty.
MT: How is the film scene in your city?
JRC: We are working hard for it, filming and producing as well. Every year we have new productions that are also being displayed in other festivals.
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 tohttp://www.wildsound.ca for more information and to submit your work to the festival.
The Ocktober Film Festival (OFF) is a New York film festival that serves as a platform for artist to express themselves through film and new media. We are heavily involved with the independent filmmaking community and therefore, this festival has become a trusted resource for emerging and established filmmakers. OFF 2015 showcased some of the best visionaries in music and film. This year, we will be expanding our efforts to include more distribution opportunities for all of our selected films.
Interview with Festival Director Carl “CJ” Gilbert, Jr
Matthew Toffolo: What is your Film Festival succeeding at doing for filmmakers?
CG: Our Film Festival is succeeding at empowering filmmakers through education and active participation. The Ocktober Film Festival was created to provide a platform for filmmakers to express themselves through film and new media.
MT: What would you expect to experience if you attend the festival this year (2016)?
CG: If you attend the Ocktober Film Festival this year, you can expect to see quality films and educational workshops which are being taught by some of the industries leading professionals.
MT: What are the qualifications for the selected films?
CG: At the Ocktober Film Festival we believe in quality work and understand the struggles of filmmakers and for this reason we have NO minimum qualifications for submission.
MT: Do you think that some films really don’t get a fair shake from film festivals? And if so, why?
CG: I do believe that great films do not always get the credit they deserve while in the film festival circuit. The film festival circuit has long been plagued with unfair practices such as favoritism. This was the main reason Emelyn Stuart created the Ocktober Film Festival, to provide a fair marketplace where quality work is recognized, not friendships!
MT: What motivates you and your team to do this festival?
CG: We are all motivated by the opportunities that we have provide to filmmakers each year to better themselves and take their craft to the next level.
MT: How has the festival changed since its inception?
CG: Since it’s inception in 2013, the Ocktober Film Festival has grown to become one of NYC’s leading film festivals. We have added in a Young Adult Category and College Level category as well as introducing an Actors contest which helps to provide a way to involve the actors.
MT: Where do you see the festival by 2020?
CG: By 2020 I envision the film festival having a larger reach and extending our services to not just filmmakers but also to everyone who takes part in a film production. We aim to empower through education and provide quality films and I’m confident that we are on target.
MT: What film have you seen the most times in your life?
CG: THE WIZ!!!!! Greatest show of all time 🙂
MT: In one sentence, what makes a great film?
CG: I believe a great film has several different components, Story Line, editing, acting color correction, sound to name just a few. If any of these are off, it can destroy my experience.
MT: How is the film scene in your city?
CG: NYC is the mecca of film. There are so many filmmakers and actors that I come across who are all trying “make it”. This is a town of wins and losses but the prize goes to those who endure.
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 tohttp://www.wildsound.ca for more information and to submit your work to the festival.
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