ACE, 6min, UK, Family/Kids
Directed by AD Cooper
Two bored boys repeatedly harass an old man in a mobility scooter by cycling up to him on their bikes and yelling in his face. His response is anything but predictable.
Watch Audience FEEDBACK Video from the March 31st Comedy Film Festival. Moderated by Matthew Toffolo:
FROG, 17min, USA, Family/Drama
Directed by Tyler Wallach
After school, Danny, an innocent 11 year old, retreats to his refuge, the frog pond. After catching a frog, he steps outside his comfort zone and ventures further upstream. It is here, in dark woods, that he comes face to face with the neighborhood bullies.
Watch Audience FEEDBACK Video from the March 31st Comedy Film Festival. Moderated by Matthew Toffolo:
The theme of the MARCH 2016 FILM FESTIVAL was:
“BAD IS GOOD”.
Every film showcased on the night was about someone doing something bad for the sake of being good.
Watch the Audience FEEDBACK Videos of each film:
 FROGWATCH Audience FEEDBACK 17min, USA, Family/Drama |  ACEWATCH Audience FEEDBACK Video 6min, UK, Family/Kids |
 FISHWATCH Audience FEEDBACK 10min, USA, Family/Drama |  MORE THAN GODWATCH Audience FEEDBACK Video 9min, Ireland, Comedy |
 HERE’S JANEWATCH Audience FEEDBACK 12min, USA, Comedy |  BEHIND TIMEWATCH Audience FEEDBACK 1min, Sweden, Comedy/Animation |
 JEWISH BLIND DATEWATCH Audience FEEDBACK 16min, Switzerland, Comedy/Romance |
AUDIENCE FESTIVAL AWARDS
Best Film: MORE THAN GOD
Best Overall Performances: Actors from MORE THAN GOD
Best Cinematography: FROG
Best Music: The music from JEWISH BLIND DATE
Submit your Family Screenplay or Novel to the Festival Today:https://festivalforfamily.com/
THE PAPER ROUTE
Written by Danny M. Howell
Read 10 Questions with the writers
SYNOPSIS:
“The Paper Route” is the story of Paul, an almost-sixteen-year-old who discovers a chance to escape a world very few people really get away from: the mean poverty of a small town in the hill country of Indiana, where every day is a struglgle to survive, between his harsh family life and a town full of dangerous characters. The rub is that the price of escape is leaving behind Paul’s little brother, Brian, who worships him and depends on him for safety and love.
CAST LIST:
NARRATOR – Holly Sarchfield
Paul – Aaron Drake
Brian – Declan Spellman
Barb – Maya Woloszyn
Roscoe/Lackey – Jason J. Thomas
Leroy/Eddie – Brett J. Kelly
Stella – Danielle Nicole
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Director/Producer: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com
Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne
Editor: John Johnson
Submit your Drama Screenplay/Film to the Festival Today: http://festivalfordrama.com/
Best Scene from MY LIFE WITH STELLA KANE Screenplay
Written by Linda Morganstein
Read 10 Questions with the writer
SYNOPSIS:
“My Life with Stella Kane” is the story of a lesbian actress in forties and fifties Hollywood, her sham marriage to a gay male star, and her secret love relationship with the female publicist who arranged the marriage. An ensemble of characters, including the actress’s deaf sister and a black-balled iconic actress, struggle with the repressive times.
CAST LIST:
NARRATOR – Elizabeth Rose Morriss
STELLA – Amanda Pereira
MURRAY – Mark Sparks
KUBICEK – Gabriel Darku
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Director/Producer: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com
Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne
Editor: John Johnson
Playing at the Thursday March 31st FEEDBACK Family Film Festival. Get your FREE Tickets: www.wildsound.ca/torontofilmfestivals.html
FISH, 10min, USA, Family/Drama
Directed by Andrew Ruiz
A young boy puts his father in a difficult position when he tries to smuggle his pet Betta fish past airport security.
Film Type: Short, Student
Runtime: 9 minutes 59 seconds
Completion Date: May 4, 2015
Production Budget: 20,000 USD
Country of Origin: United States
Country of Filming: United States
Film Language: English
Shooting Format: Sony F55
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Film Color: Color
Playing at the Thursday March 31st FEEDBACK Family Film Festival. Get your FREE Tickets: www.wildsound.ca/torontofilmfestivals.html
ACE, 6min, UK, Family/Kids
Directed by AD Cooper
Two bored boys repeatedly harass an old man in a mobility scooter by cycling up to him on their bikes and yelling in his face. His response is anything but predictable.
Writer: A D Cooper
Producer: David A Smith, Helen L Alexander
Key Cast:
Moray Watson
Kyle Cox
Adam Parsons
Genres: Children’s
Runtime: 6 minutes
Production Budget: 4,000 GBP
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Country of Filming: United Kingdom
Film Language: English
Shooting Format: Digital 4K
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Film Color: Color
Playing at the Thursday March 31st FEEDBACK Family Film Festival. Get your FREE Tickets: www.wildsound.ca/torontofilmfestivals.html
FROG, 17min, USA, Family/Drama
Directed by Tyler Wallach
After school, Danny, an innocent 11 year old, retreats to his refuge, the frog pond. After catching a frog, he steps outside his comfort zone and ventures further upstream. It is here, in dark woods, that he comes face to face with the neighborhood bullies.
Film Type: Short
Genres: Coming-of-Age, Family, Drama
Runtime: 17 minutes 15 seconds
Completion Date: March 1, 2015
Country of Origin: United States
Country of Filming: United States
Film Language: English
Shooting Format: Super 16mm
Aspect Ratio: 1:78
Film Color: Color
Key Cast:
Gabriel Rush
Cayce Kolodney
Liam Foley
Claire Foley
Submit your Family Film or Screenplay to the Festival:http://festivalforfamily.com
Feature Script: HENRIETTA’S ODYSSEY
by L.R. Whittinger
SYNOPSIS:
Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
To save her Henrietta’s life, she is left on an earthling’s doorstep by Geegle one of the most untrustworthy characters in the plot. It so happens she is left on the wrong doorstep. She falls into the hands of the greedy Fritzgrumpy’s and becomes their slave. After Henri discovers she is a foundling and her supposed parents were only interested in being paid for looking after her. Her life turns upside down. Eanie Meanie saves Henri aided by with Geegle. So she can to find her way back to her real place in time and space. However, the Black Cardinal who has taken her rights away wants her dead.
CAST LIST:
NARRATOR – Susan Wilson
HENRI – Amanda Pereira
EANIE/ARTHUR – Gabriel Darku
GEEGLE – Mark Sparks
ADA/MRS. STRICT – Elizabeth Rose Morriss
VARIOUS – Neil Kulin
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Director/Producer: Matthew Toffolo
Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne
Editor: John Johnson
Romance Screenplay Festival. Submit Today:
http://festivalforromance.com/
Watch UMPIRE BALL NO BALLS Table Reading
SYNOPSIS:
“The Umpire Has No Balls” is the story of a young woman as she works her way through the umpire ranks to achieve her one goal in life – becoming a major league baseball umpire. Her problem? No woman’s ever broke through the stainless-steel ceiling of the MLB.
CAST LIST:
NARRATOR – Ashley Arnett
Jessie – Melinda Michael
Dutch – John Goodrich
Catcher – Lucas James
Ken Griffrey Jr./Sr. – Andrew Tite
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Director/Producer: Matthew Toffolo
Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne
Editor: John Johnson
FESTIVAL for FAMILY 