A storyboard artist, or story artist, creates storyboards for film productions.

Storyboard Artist Cristiano Donzelli is a wealth of knowledge. You can feel his passion for what he does. No wonder all of the top filmmakers in the world who venture to Italy want to work with him. He simply makes all the films he storyboards better.

Cristiano’s credits include Kingdom of Heaven (2005), Rome (2005). Zoolander 2 (2016), The American (2010). Ben-Hur (2016), The Young Messiah (2016), and Under the Tuscan Sun (2003)

Go to his website at www.cristianodonzelli.com

Matthew Toffolo: You have been the storyboard artist on over 40 productions in the last 20 years. Is there a film or two that you’re most proud of?

Cristiano Donzelli: First of all I want to say that I do this work because I love cinema, I’m very passionate about movies, so for me it’s not just a job…

Geoffrey Rowland has worked in the film and television industry for over 50 years. We chatted on the phone for 2 hours with topics ranging from our mutual love for baseball, life lessons, being Canadian, and of course film and editing. He was a pure joy to chat with. Enclosed are the highlights of our conversation:

Matthew: “The Young Messiah” is set to hit the theatres this week. Can you give us a sneak peak as to what to expect? How was your experience working on the film?

Geoffrey Rowland: Terrific experience. I worked 77 straight days editing that film. It became a part of me. I gave it my all and I think it’s a very good film.

PHOTO: Still from “The Young Messiah” with actress Sara Lazzaro. Geoffrey called her one of the finest actresses he has ever edited. “Amazing eyes”. He praised. 

MT: You’ve worked on over…

Alan Heim is an Oscar & Emmy winning editor. Many will say that he’s one of the greatest editors in the history of cinema. All you need to do it watch “Network” (1976), and “All that Jazz” (1979) to see the uniqueness of his talent. If you haven’t seen those films I highly suggest you do because they are timeless in their themes and character studies. It was an honor to chat with Alan about his career. A career that’s still going strong  at 80 years of age.

Matthew Toffolo: In the last many years you’ve worked with director Nick Cassavetes in collaboration (The Notebook, My Sister’s Keeper, The Other Woman, Alpha Dog). How did you first meet? What makes your working relationship so strong?

Alan Heim: I believe Dede Allen (Editor: The Hustler, Bonnie & Clyde) suggested I cut “The Notebook” and Nick and I have gotten along together very well since…

BLACK BALLOON was the winner of Best Cinematography at the June 2016 WILDsound FEEDBACK Film Festival. 

It was an honor speaking with the director Shachar Gal about the film.

Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film?

Shachar Gal: There are few things that attracted us about making the film.

Actually the first thoughts we had were more about the aesthetics and the atmosphere we wish to create.

The “torture” scene was the first part of the script and everything was kind of built around it. the dissonance between a birthday celebration and a cruel murder scene was the first spark in my brain.. So I have to admit it was not the “anti-bullying” idiology who brought me to make the film. The story about Noy (the girl) came after two different drafts. When we came up with “Black Balloon” it was after we where watching some item about bullying…

Tyler Lionel Parr’s short film IRONIED played to rave reviews at the June 2016 FEEDBACK Film Festival. Tyler was the writer, director, and 2 time star of the short.

Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film?

Tyler Lionel Parr: My motivation came from walking the streets of Toronto. It always pained me to see people who lived on the street, had so little and yet seemed to own the world. It was fascinating to me, on a primal level. How and why did they come to this ‘place’ in life. There was a story, and I wanted to know it.

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

TP: 2 years and 16 days. I wouldn’t change a minute, no matter how arduous it was.

MT: How would you describe your short film in two words!?

TP:…

Read New Poetry:

AM I REALLY REPLACED, by Gelo Franco
AM I REALLY REPLACED?, Poetry by Gelo Franco

THE NIGHT SHE MET VODKA, by Sheila May Baysa
The Night She Met Vodka, Poetry by Shiela May Baysa

THE BRIGHT SPARKS IN MY FAMILY, by Louisa Adjoa Parker
The bright sparks in my family, Poetry by Louisa Adjoa Parker

WHEN THE BOUGH BREAKS, by Harper James
When the Bough Breaks, Poetry by Harper James

TALL DARK SHADOW, by Lashanna Bryant
Tall Dark Shadow, Poetry by Lashanna Bryant

DEAR PAST SELF, Kris Dionio
Dear Past Self, Poetry by Kris Dionio

A STRANGERS SMILE, by Julie Ismert
A STRANGERS SMILE, Poetry by Julie Ismert

WALKING WITH GHOSTS, by Lucy Williams
WALKING WITH GHOSTS, Poetry by Lucy Williams

Watch FIRST KISS – Poetry Made into a Movie:

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Deadline July 15th: FREE POETRY Festival – Get your poem made into a MOVIE and seen by 1000s. Three options…

Deadline: FREE POETRY Festival – Get your poem made into a MOVIE and seen by 1000s. Three options to submit:
http://www.wildsound.ca/poetrycontest.html

Read and Watch Today’s Poems:

SECRET OF A SEEDLING, by Musab Jamal
Secret of a seedling, Poetry by Musab Jamal

APOCALYPSE, by Katie Allen
Apocalypse, Poetry by Katie Allen

MY FATHER A WHISKEY, by Shiela Baysa
My Father & A Whiskey, Poetry by Shiela Baysa

THE WARRING HARRIDAN, by Cassandra Swan
THE WARRING HARRIDAN, Poetry by Cassandra Swan

CORNERS, by Jonathan Baltzly
Corners, Poetry by Jonathan Baltzly

CLAMOUR WE ALL, by Victor O. Sawyerr
CLAMOUR WE ALL, Poetry by Victor O. Sawyerr

VISITING GEMINI, by Lindann Lo Schiavo
VISITING GEMINI, Poetry by LindaAnn Lo Schiavo

TALES OF THE BLACKSMITH, by Nanabayin Asaam
Tales Of The Blacksmith, Poetry by Nanabayin Asaam

Watch Poetry Readings:

Until I Sneeze – Poetry Reading By Kirby Timmons

RULED OUT, Poetry Reading by TESS ROSA

Free logline submissions. The Writing Festival network averages over 95,000 unique visitors a day.
Great way to get your story out: http://www.wildsound.ca/logline.html

Title: Bodies Everywhere
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/bodies_everywhere_by_barbara_a_martin.html
Written by: Barbara A Martin
Type: Short Story
Genre: Mystery

Title: Cat Pets
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/cat_pets_by_garon_whited.html
Written by: Garon Whited
Type: Short Story
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Horror

Title: Solitude is only befitting of the moon
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/solitude_is_only_befitting_of_the_moon_by_manizha_sepas.html
Written by: Manizha Sepas
Type: Short Story
Genre: Drama

Title: THE STREET FIGHTER
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/the_street_fighter_by_paul_travers.html
Written by: PAUL TRAVERS
Type: Short Script
Genre: ACTION / COMEDY

Title: Chirp
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/chirp_by_danielle_barcena.html
Written by: Danielle Barcena
Type: Short Script
Genre: Action, Comedy, Family, Fantasy

Title: Walk with the Devil
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/walk_with_the_devil_by_alison_c_hall.html
Written by: Alison C. Hall
Type: Short Script
Genre: Supernatural Drama

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Submit your Film, Screenplay, Novel, Story, or Poem anytime to the festival today: http://www.wildsound.ca

Watch recent Writing Festival Videos. At least 15 winning videos a month: http://www.wildsoundfestival.com

Free logline submissions. The Writing Festival network averages over 95,000 unique visitors a day.
Great way to get your story out: http://www.wildsound.ca/logline.html

Read Today’s Novel and Feature Film Story Pitches:

Title: Caught Steeling
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/caught_steeling_by_ronald_williams.html
Written by: Ronald Williams
Type: Novel
Genre: Mystery/Action

Title: Morgrim’s Wood
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/morgrims_wood_by_carrie_ann_lahain.html
Written by: Carrie Ann Lahain
Type: Novel
Genre: Fantasy

Title: YESHUA
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/yeshua_by_edmund_jonah.html
Written by: Edmund Jonah
Type: Feature Screenplay
Genre: History, Biography, Drama

Title: THE CATALYST
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/the_catalyst_by_taonga_chundu.html
Written by: Taonga Chundu
Type: Feature Screenplay
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Drama

Title: Too, Live and Too, Love
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/too_live_and_too_love_by_willie_sanders_iii.html
Written by: Willie Sanders III
Type: Feature Screenplay
Genre: Drama/Suspense

Title: Faith
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/faith_by_genevi_engle.html
Written by: Genevi Engle
Type: Feature Screenplay
Genre: Action/Drama

Title: The Angel of Kobane
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/the_angel_of_kobane_by_sal_haider.html
Written by: Sal Haider
Type: Feature Screenplay
Genre: Action, Thriller, War

Title: The Waltz of the Butterfly
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/the_waltz_of_the_butterfly_by_nicolas_ardanaz.html
Written by: Nicolas Ardanaz
Type: Feature Screenplay
Genre: Crime, drama, thriller/suspense, mystery…