P IS FOR PENIS, 9min., UK
Directed by Joe McGowan
An overdue catch up down the pub between two old friends is thrown into chaos by the inclusion of a terrifying third wheel with an embarrassing secret.

http://www.thejoemcgowan.co.uk/
https://instagram.com/joe_mcgowan88

Get to know the filmmaker:

I wanted to make a film that focused on an escalating absurd premise. I love a good sitcom that is led by strong, memorable characters who find themselves in a bit of a pickle. It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia is by far my favourite show for this. The way the characters talk and treat each other always cracks me up and the levels of escalating circumstances in that show are second to none. I approached this film like I was writing a scene from a sitcom, as ultimately that’s what I would love to do in the future.

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EP. 1265 - Filmmaker Joe McGowan (P IS FOR PENIS)

Matthew Toffolo

DEJA VU, 14min., Canada
Directed by Jean Frenette
John is convinced he’s been on this planet for longer than his lifetime. This feeling of knowing more than what meets the eye troubles him deeply.

Get to know the filmmaker:
I had this idea mind for many years and always wanted to bring it to the big screen; I love telling stories.

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EP. 1264 - Filmmaker Jean Frenette (DEJA VU)

Matthew Toffolo

HOLLY BY CAPTAIN DANGER, 5min., USA
Directed by Aaron Steinberg
Captain Danger soundtracks interstellar misadventures.

https://www.captaindanger.com/
https://www.facebook.com/captaindangermusic
https://twitter.com/captdanger
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Get to know the filmmaker:

Our band Captain Danger needed a music video to accompany our single entitled “Holly.” Our goals included making something fun that pointed to our sense of adventure as a group, musically and otherwise. Along the way, we were super-fortunate to enlist (Emmy-nominated) Dane Lawing as Director of Photography, who was keen on capturing a look for the live band sequences that could somehow complement the overall Sci Fi concept. We were striving to create something that could nod to our appreciation for weirdness and humor while also supporting the song’s underlying, more earthbound themes, which explore missed connections and a sense of alienation.

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EP. 1261 - Filmmaker/Musician Aaron Steinberg (Band CAPTAIN DANGER)

Matthew Toffolo

LITTLE ISSUES, 4min., USA

Directed by Jerah Milligan

When Andy discovers mid-coitus that her new beaux has a micro-penis, she rushes to her roommates who remind her that he’s thoughtful, adventurous, and way too hot to let go of. Besides, he's had this Little Issue his whole life: he must know how to use it!

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EP. 1260 - Writer/Actor Jana Miley (LITTLE ISSUES)

Matthew Toffolo

BUTTERFLY'S BAQA, 6min., USA

Directed by Abby London, Mariam-Saba Ahmad

This heart-opening dance film Butterfly’s Baqa invites the viewer to drop into their heart and open to an experience of meaningful beauty. Dancers Mariam-Saba Ahmad and Antonio Samayoa move through a European traditional dance, the waltz, to modern American Pop music, expressing ancient Eastern spiritual concepts. The art and music are created and sung by Mariam-Saba Ahmad specifically for this film, to create a cohesive message, a reminder that there is a purpose to the difficulty we all experience, and that freedom and connection we all search for is within our grasp.

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EP. 1259 - Filmmaker/Dancer Mariam-Saba Ahmad (BUTTERFLY'S BAQA)

Matthew Toffolo

JAYA, 50min., USA
Directed by Mike McKay
It is a rare blessing to meet someone filled with such joy, kindness and inspiration that they leave such a mark on you and your life is changed forever.

Get to know the filmmaker:

The story of evolved over a number of years, but really what began the inspiration was Jaya’s spirit and energy. I always found him to be a great personality in the community and one of the opportunity to get to know him and his life better.

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EP. 1256 - Filmmaker Mike McKay (JAYA)

Matthew Toffolo

HIGH LIGHT, 4min., USA
Directed by Anthony Orlando
A young man musters the courage to face an alien lifeform rooting through his garage.

Get to know the filmmaker:

: As I saw my peers in the film industry sharing their new projects and getting laurels for their work, I knew I had to direct a new movie to promote myself so I could move forward in my career as a filmmaker. It had been a few years since I directed my last short, so I knew I had to create something new to showcase all the knowledge and experience in filmmaking I had gained since then. Also, since the short is based on a screenplay I have been working on, I hoped this film would act as a proof of concept that I could pitch to executives and hopefully get it made into a feature-length film.

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EP. 1255 - Filmmaker Anthony Orlando (HIGH LIGHT)

Matthew Toffolo

WAR COUPLES, 3min,. USA
Directed by Nevin Boila
In a desert war land, the elite tactical team, only know as BRAVO, must be the eyes and ears for their comrades, ALPHA Team. With time on the essence, both teams need to be on alert for the capturing of the 6 mass villains of the land. A war of stealth, values, and friendship lay on the line as BRAVO Team must overcome their own internal struggles if they wish to accomplish the mission. The question is, will they?

http://www.nevinbolla.com/

Get to know the filmmaker:

=The truth is the motivation was just to film. Any filmmaker’s goal- well the majority of filmmakers- is to bring some type of entertainment to everyone. For me, not only motivation to film was the reason ‘War Couples’ was made, but I also asked myself this question right before I began creating a film, “Is This Possible?” Location, time, money, the team, when making shorts you can have the greatest script in the world, but if you don’t have the proper resources then the story will never be true to what you see it. ‘War Couples’ passed these obstacles because it was not only simple to shoot, but had a great comedy aspect to the end of the film.

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EP. 1253 - Filmmaker Nevin Boila (WAR COUPLES)

Matthew Toffolo

DUNES, 10min., France

Directed by Virginie Kahn

It could be a Harlem theater in the fifties. Two strangers share the same emotion while watching a movie. The cinema exit door opens onto an imaginary desert where they will meet,

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EP. 1252 - Filmmaker Virginie Kahn (DUNES)

Matthew Toffolo

MAKE A MOVE, 20min., USA

Directed by Dalie Caudle

Make A Move is a docuseries about a national and international speed chess tournament with players from all walks of life and different levels of experience.

http://www.makeamovela.org/

https://www.instagram.com/make.a.move.la/

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EP. 1250 - Producer Jerimiah Payne (MAKE A MOVE)

Matthew Toffolo

COOKIES 4 JANE, 62min., USA
Directed by Mary Elle Alexander
Ten years in the making, “Cookies 4 Jane” recounts the final chapters of the life of a beloved matriarch, Jane, as she battles Alzheimer’s Disease. Filmed, edited, and directed by Jane’s granddaughter, Mary, this intimate documentary condenses four years of raw footage into an hour-long, heart-rending, inspirational, and delightfully educational piece.

https://vimeo.com/maryellealexander

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EP. 1249 - Filmmaker Mary Elle Alexander (COOKIES 4 JANE)

Matthew Toffolo

A MOVEMENT DEEPER THAN DANCING, 2min., France
Directed by Katya Mokoto
https://www.kitsuney.com/

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It was a spur of the moment decision, we met through a mutual friend whom was convinced that we could do cool things together and voilà ! Production / filming wise 3 days, then post is always longer because when you work on a small budget you try to arrange your planning between paid job. But also the main thing was to find the right compositor for the music. And working with Axel was a first and great experience.

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EP. 1248 - Filmmaker Katya Mokoto (A MOVEMENT DEEPER THAN DANCING)

Matthew Toffolo

DAKINI, 43min., Nepal
Directed by Arniko Kumar Singh
When darkness holds the light, the thin line between good and evil becomes an illusion. Unravel the captivating journey between perception and reality.

Get to know the filmmaker:

– I always wanted to make a movie based on folklore and bring originality to the screen. Hence, this movie was the best way for me to showcase my ideas and interests.

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EP. 1247 - Filmmaker Arniko Kumar Singh (DAKINI)

Matthew Toffolo

PETEY POSSUM, 5min., USA
Directed by Sean Winslow
Oh no! It’s *enter name here* birthday and Petey’s running late! Follow him on his journey to make the party.

https://www.instagram.com/seanpwinslow

Get to know the filmmaker:

I like to write sketch comedy, so I was thinking about random funny ideas. I have a memory from my 6th birthday party at Chuck – E – Cheese of a TV above the stage showcasing Chuckie getting ready in quick clips before appearing in front of a bunch of screaming children riding a sugar high. I thought, “Wouldn’t it be funny if he was getting ready, but things kept going horribly wrong as each clip progressed?”. That’s where the idea started.

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EP. 1246 - Filmmaker Sean Winslow (PETEY POSSUM)

Matthew Toffolo

"A mentally ill person feels neglected by society and takes revenge."

"When life is meaningless and everything is hopeless, where do you go?"

Inspired by the life of Danny Germansen.

Manifestation is an semi-autobiographical art-house short film about a mentally ill person who takes revenge on society because he feels neglected by his family, the social system, the community around him, and Society in general. He was mentally abused as a kid and adult by a psychopathic father. The film draws parallels to the environmental issues of the present and to the white supremacy that created our capitalist society that we live in today. It’s a tale of a social outcast who suffered weltschmerz and lived a life of loneliness, alienation and isolation in a society that is emotionally desolated. During the 17-minute film, the viewer experiences a nihilistic view of the world from the social outcast’s point of view.

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https://www.facebook.com/BrujoArtCompany

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Written & Directed by DANNY GERMANSEN

Starring: MAREK MAGIERECKI, MIKKEL W. KNUDSEN, BIANCA KLINGENBERG-DUPONT, SUZANA LUNGU

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EP. 1245 - Filmmaker Danny Germansen (MANIFESTATION)

Matthew Toffolo

THE SHIDDUCH CRISIS, 24min., USA
Directed by Chaya Gurkov
An Orthodox Jewish girl struggled with her mothers expectations for an arranged marriage.

https://www.instagram.com/reelworks

Get to know the filmmaker:

It was something I wanted to talk about. I think there is a narrow scope of Jewish stories in the entertainment sphere and I wanted to talk about an experience that I, and many women growing up in the Orthodox Jewish community, feel being in this dating system. I wanted to write a story with nuance, humour, and honesty in a way that doesn’t demonize the religion that Shaina practices.

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EP. 1243 - Filmmaker Chaya Gurkov (THE SHIDDUCH CRISIS)

Matthew Toffolo

HOPE FOR THE HOLIDAYS, 95min., USA

Directed by Yuri Omar Shariff Williams, Nathan Cribari

In this participatory documentary, join Yuri and Rodney on a heartfelt mission as they, dressed as Santa's helpers, traverse the diverse landscapes of every US state during the holidays. Their goal is to bring hope to families facing difficult circumstances, including those in animal shelters, homes with special needs, disabilities, and individuals battling life-threatening illnesses. From snow storms in remote landscapes to navigating the weathered side streets of major cities, these two men are committed to spreading holiday cheer by providing gifts and dedicating time to listen to the stories of those they encounter. Doors will open across America as Yuri and Rodney embark on a journey to bring hope during the holiday season.

http://hope4theholidaysfilm.com/

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EP. 1241 - Filmmaker Yuri Omar Shariff Williams (HOPE FOR THE HOLIDAYS)

Matthew Toffolo

CHANGE MAKERS: The Global Race to Save Our Seas, 14min., USA

Directed by Simone Kisiel

Advancements in the fishing industry have led to devastating consequences, not just for sea life being hunted to extinction, but for communities around the world who depend on the ocean’s bounty to survive.

https://changemakersfilm.com/

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EP. 1239 - Filmmaker Simone Kisiel (CHANGE MAKERS: The Global Race to Save Our Seas)

Matthew Toffolo

TESOCO NUEVO: LAND OF JAGUARS, 37min., Mexico
Directed by Camilla Daldoss, Fernando Costantino Martinez Belmar
In a remote mayan community called Tesoco Nuevo located in the selva of Yucatan – Mexico, people have a special relationship with nature. The forest that this village protect is home of the largest wild cat in America and one of the most endangered: the jaguar. The documentary shows how they all have the important role to preserve it.

https://tesoconuevo.wixsite.com/documentary
https://www.facebook.com/tesoconuevotierradejaguares
https://instagram.com/camilladaldoss_videographer

Get to know filmmaker Camilla Daldoss:
I was filming my first short documentary about Sea Turtle Conservation in Puerto Escondido, when the biologist Fernando Martinez Belmar contacted me to see if I was able to film something in Yucatan about his conservation project with jaguars. I moved to Yucatan pretty excited and ended filming and editing for months and years.

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EP. 1235 - Filmmaker Camilla Daldoss (TESOCO NUEVO: LAND OF JAGUARS)

Matthew Toffolo

WEREWOLF MARGARITA, 10min., USA
Directed by Jax Deerman Kinlaw
A young woman is stalked by a werewolf.

Get to know the filmmaker:

I originally wrote Werewolf Margarita as an assignment in a college screenwriting class. The assignment: pick a random song lyric out of a hat and write a 5-10 page screenplay inspired by the song lyric. I got the lyric, “I saw a Werewolf drinking a Pina Colada” and it started from there. When we did a class reading of the script, i got great responses from both my classmates and teachers so I knew I wanted to make it into a film at some point. Once I graduated, I wanted to continue moving forward in the industry ao I picked up my favorite script from filmschool and pressed go!

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EP. 1233 - Filmmaker Jax Deerman Kinlaw (WEREWOLF MARGARITA)

Matthew Toffolo