Rian Smith’s short film “Robbie the Rabbit” played at the September 2015 WILDsound FEEDBACK Film Festival to rave reviews. The audience loved this simple yet complicated story of two childhood friends, a tragic event, and a boy’s obsession with Rabbits.

Watch the Audience FEEDBACK Video of ROBBIE THE RABBIT:

I recently interviewed director Rian Smith:

1. What motivated you to make this film?

I was told that there was money to be made in short films. I was misinformed.

2. From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for you to make this film?

It took about 4-5 months to make, but took 6-7 years off the end of my life.

3. How would you describe your short film in two words!?

Touchingly weird.

4. What was the biggest obstacle you faced in completing this film?

Assembling the crew. I had never even seen most of…

1st CHAPTER and FULL NOVEL FESTIVAL
Submit by October 15th and SAVE $50 on Full Novel Submissions.
http://novelwritingfestival.com/

Watch the 1st Chapter Reading of DISTURBED:

STORY Read By – Erynn Brook

Best Scene Novel genre: Drama, Mystery, Supernatural

SYNOPSIS:

The novel is about a young man who is being tormented by a malevolent spirit. The spirit is looking for revenge against his family for her untimely death. She uses seduction as a weapon against him and when he tries to resist her and seek help from his friends and family, they think he’s losing his mind.

Deadline October 5th: FIRST SCENE (first 10pgs) SCREENPLAY FESTIVAL Get it performed at the festival. Full feedback
http://www.wildsound.ca/firstscenescreenplaycontest.html

1st Scene Screenplay Reading: LITTLE PROFESSOR
May 2015 Reading
Written by Monte Light & Cooper Holmes

SYNOPSIS:

It’s a surreal crime thriller about three Las Vegas college students saddled with crippling debt. They break some laws, raise havoc. But when their friend overdoses on drugs, they take it on themselves to pay his out-of-control medical bills, which means they have to rob a very ruthless bank. Finally they must seek revenge against a manipulative drug dealer.

CAST LIST:

NARRATOR – Angelica Alejandro
SAM – Steve Rizzo
JACK STROOP – Craig Estrella
ZEBRA – David Occhipinti
DANNY – Sean Ballantyne
PRETTY WOMAN – Holly Sarchfield

WATCH past 1st Scene Festival readings:

UNDER THE PILLOW played at the FEEDBACK Film Festival in 2013. It’s an animated documentary made from the drawings and voices of a group of children from a clinic in India. The guitar, dancing, a trip to the sea, Sweety and Kitty cats and sisters who care, are among some of the treasures and dreams that keep children under the pillow.

Watch the Audience FEEDBACK Video:

BAJO LA ALMOHADA (Under the Pillow), Animation/Documentary – 8min – Spain/India
Directed by Isabel Herguera

Language
Spanish, English

Original Format
HD

short films

short films
Script
Isabel Herguera

Special effects
EDUARDO ELOSEGI

Animation
Isabel Herguera
RAJIV EIPE
RAJESH TAKHARE
TROI VASANTH
NIWESH GURUNG

Producer
Isabel Herguera

Art Direction
Isabel Herguera

Mounting
GIANMARCO SERRA

Animation techniques
Ink on paper, 2D computer

Director’s biography

ISABEL HERGUERA. Donostia/San Sebastian, 1961. She juggled her animation production work with teaching. She coordinates activities in the Motion Picture Laboratory in…

Don Duncan’s short of A SIGN was the winner of Best Cinematography and Best Performances at the September WILDsound FEEDBACK Film Festival.

Watch the Audience FEEDBACK Video for A SIGN:

I recently interviewed director Don Duncan about his award winning short film:

Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film?

Don Duncan: Essentially, I wanted to tell a fable of redemption. During the process of writing the script, I was looking for ways to convey a journey of loss and renewal of hope… but I wanted the journey to be one that was experienced extra-verbally. I wanted the main character’s moment of redemption to be a solitary experience, with no dialogue, and I wanted it to be on her own terms, in her own home. In addition to this, several areas of interest wove themselves into the story. I was interested in the notion of sexuality and sex work…

Watch the October Winning Feature Screenplay Winner.

PONTIFF OF NO RETURN by Eric Boyd:

CAST LIST:

NARRATOR – Misha Harding
THE POPE – Charles Gordon
MASSIMO/HOLMES – Jerald Bezener
ATWATER/DA LA CRUZ – Rob Salerno
MARY – Katelyn Cooper
PRESIDENT UTLEY – Julie Burris

Get to know writer Eric Boyd:

1. What is your screenplay about?

The Pope, a former soldier, goes on the run, to thwart the American President’s evil plan to stoke a holy war in the Middle East; and gets some help along the way from a bad-ass Virgin Mary.

2. Why should this screenplay be made into a movie?

I just think people would enjoy it.

3. This story has a lot going for it. It’s a satire, with a religious nod with a lot of Pope-ACTION! How did you come up with this brilliant and crazy story?

I was watching an episode of the Simpsons…

Watch the Reading of UNLIKELY ANGELS by Anne Nemes:

CAST LIST:

NARRATOR – Charles Gordon
PETE – Rob Salerno
MIKE – Jerald Bezener
MARGOT – Julie Burris

Get to know writer Anne Nemes:

1. What is your screenplay about?

Its a story of a corrupt cop who has his life upended when he meets a strong and independent woman – and finds himself haunted by the ghost of the young man he killed.

2. Why should this screenplay be made into a movie?

It is a fun and moving play. The combination of elements should have something that appeals to everyone, and possibly make people consider their own lives.

3. This best scene has a lot going for it. It’s funny. It’s sexy. It’s supernatural! How would you describe this script in one sentence?

It is an emotional roller coaster ride as the lives of a bitter middle-aged man, a…

Last chance to submit your script, film, novel, or poem to the festival by the deadline: http://www.wildsound.ca

Watch the best of the September Writing & Film Festival:

Over 30 works presented this month. Continuing to showcase the best of stories and movies from around the world.

SEPTEMBER 2015 Film Festival
Watch Audience Feedback Videos from Sept. 24th event
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/september_2015_film_festival.html

FEATURE SCRIPT Reading of LEGACY
September 2015 Reading
Written by Marc W. Johnson
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/legacy_feature_script.html

TV PILOT Reading of HOT FLASH HIGH
September 2015 Reading
Written by Molly Driscoll
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/hot_flash_high.html

FEATURE SCRIPT Reading of THREE PLAY
September 2015 Reading
Written by John-Arthur Ingram
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/feature_three_play.html

Chapter 1 Novel: APRIL SNOW
September 2015 Reading
by Lynn Stewart
http://wildsoundfestivalreview.com/2015/08/27/april-snow-chapter-1-reading-by-lynn-steward/

SHORT SCRIPT – PTSD
September 2015 Reading
Written by Paul Myerberg
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/ptsd.html

Novel Transcript: NORTH HALL
September 2015 Reading
by Julian Lev
http://wildsoundfestivalreview.com/2015/08/27/north-hall-transcript-of-the-novel-by-julian-lev/

Stage Play Reading of GLUTTONY & LUST are FRIENDS
September 2015 Reading
Written…

DEADLINE: Submit your best scene from your screenplay. Have it performed using professional actors:
http://www.wildsound.ca/submit_your_favorite_scene.html

WATCH the past best scene readings and see what happens when you submit:
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/best_scene_readings.html

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Deadline: FIRST SCENE (first 10pgs) SCREENPLAY FESTIVAL Get it performed at the festival. Full feedback
http://www.wildsound.ca/firstscenescreenplaycontest.html

– Submit the first stages of your film, get it performed at the festival, and get full feedback!

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DEADLINE TODAY: 1st CHAPTER/FULL NOVEL Festival.
http://www.wildsound.ca/book_contest.html

Get your story performed at the Writing Festival. FULL FEEDBACK on all entries.

WATCH the Recent Winning Short Story/1st Chapter Readings:
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/novel_and_short_story_readings.html

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Deadline: SUBMIT your NOVEL (both your 1st chapter or full novel accepted)
And we’ll make it into a MOVIE
http://www.wildsound.ca/audio_video_book.html

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Deadline: FEATURE Screenplay Festival – Get FULL FEEDBACK. Get script performed by professional actors
http://www.wildsound.ca/screenplaycontest.html

Watch WINNING Screenplay…