KARMA, 4min., USA, Animation/Family
Directed by Peter Zhaoyu Zhou
A boy meets a fish in a mysterious forest.
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OUR CRAPPY TOWN Short Film – Audience FEEDBACK from Animation Festival Sept. 2017
OUR CRAPPY TOWN, 8min, USA, Animation/Comedy
Directed by Andy & Carolyn London
In 1986, Andy London had a small, forgettable role in the Glen Cove High School production of Thornton Wilder’s “Our Town”. But what happened when the curtains closed….is the stuff of legend.
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UKA Short Film – Audience FEEDBACK from Animation Festival Sept. 2017
| UKA, 3min, Spain, Animation/Family Directed by Valle Comba Canales Uka is a little girl who lives in a grey abandoned factory. While she’s painting of of her canvas, she finds a way of changing how she sees the world. CLICK HERE – and see full info and more pics of the film! |
2017 – FAMILY Feature Films of the year. Read loglines and synopsis.
Read the best of FAMILY feature films from around the world:
HIGHLIGHTS & VIDEOS: September 2017 FAMILY FEEDBACK Film Festival
AUDIENCE FESTIVAL AWARDS
Best Film: MY LITTLE BROTHER
Best Performances: CHALK
Best Cinematography: PUSHING
Best Sound Design: PEPITA & MAX
WATCH the Audience FEEDBACK Videos:
MY LITTLE BROTHER, 6min, New Zealand, Family/Experimental
CHALK, 10min, Family/Adventure 
PEPITA & MAX, 6min, Family/Animation 
UKA, 3min, Spain, Animation/Family
KARMA, 4min., USA, Animation/Family
PERFECT TOWN, 4min., Switzerland, Animation/Fantastic
ONE PER PERSON, 10min., Canada, Animation/Comedy
FRUIT, 7min., Germany, Animation/Experimental
OUR CRAPPY TOWN, 8min, USA, Animation/Comedy
The FAMILY SEPTEMBER 2017 FEEDBACK Film Festival was truly a great success.
The theme of the festival was “CYCLE OF LIFE”.
Every film showcased was about the process of life. We are born. We live. We pass on.
NOTE: This was a showcase of the best FAMILY films from around the world.
This was a two part night. The first half was the best of live action shorts. And the 2nd half was the best of animation shorts.
This was an amazing night. One of the best of our 2017 season. When you showcase 10 films and every single film gets a vote from the audience for “BEST FILM”, you know you have a special night. This was a night where every single film was a worthy winner.
The full house crowd of 165 people didn’t say one negative comment in the entire moderation. I do not think that has ever happened in our history of over 100 events. People were on a trip of positivity because all of the films showcased were so dynamic.
When you make a short film, especially an animation film, most times it takes years to complete from the inception to completion. So it just gives me a fuzzy feeling inside to witness a festival like this. It was a perfect night.
Big thanks to the moderator of the evening, Kierston Drier, for her amazing job.
See you at the festivals in 2017.
– Matthew Toffolo
PEPITA & MAX Short Film – Sept. 2017 FAMILY FEEDBACK Film Festival
| PEPITA & MAX, 6min, Family/Animation Directed by Rahel Ilona Eisenring Pepita and Max have all sorts of adventures. Monsieur Raf, Max’ toy giraffe, is always with them. When Max loses Monsieur Raf while hiking, the little boy can’t find sleep. Not even the Alpsegen, the lullaby of the mountains, which is meant to protect animals and people on the alp, helps. The peculiar tradition gives Pepita an idea: what works for Swiss alp-cows could also save a giraffe through the night. CLICK HERE – and see full info and more pics of the film! |
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MY LITTLE BROTHER Short Film – Sept. 2017 FAMILY FEEDBACK Film Festival
MY LITTLE BROTHER, 6min, New Zealand, Family/Experimental
Directed by Anthony Bennett
A young boy’s story of his little brother, the scary internet and a nightmare vision
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CHALK Short Film – Sept. 2017 FAMILY FEEDBACK Film Festival
| CHALK, 10min, Family/Adventure Directed by Alexyn Scheller A boy creates a magical chalk drawing that comes to life before becoming separated. The drawing must brave this new world alone and find his way back to his boy. CLICK HERE – and see full info and more pics of the film! |
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PUSHING Short Film – Sept. 2017 FAMILY FEEDBACK Film Festival
| PUSHING, 10min, USA, Family/Drama Directed by Ryan LaPine A homeless man, living on the fringes of society, feels out of touch with the speed and exclusivity of his surroundings. He retreats into his imagination to a time where he was better capable of fitting in and was accepted by others. CLICK HERE – and see full info and more pics of the film! |
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Winning FAMILY 1st Scene of FOREVER CHARLEE, by Hank Isaac
A washed up child actress tries to make a comeback by starring in a TV series about a washed up child actress who’s trying to make a comeback.
Genre: Family, Drama
CAST LIST:
Narrator: Laura Kyswaty
Charlee: Premika Leo
Kip: James Boutcher
Guard: Luke Robinson
Get to know the writer:
What is your screenplay about?
Forever Charlee is about a 12-year-old actress – a child super-star, actually – who is washed up before she even becomes a teen but is given the chance to play a character in a TV series whose life scarily parallels her own.
What genres does your screenplay fall under?
Forever Charlee is a half-hour sitcom with dramatic overtones.
Why should this screenplay be made into a movie?
I feel this story speaks to anyone who strives to be “on top” but for one reason or another ends up failing. It’s about all the things we hope to be and the things we hope for our own children.
How would you describe this script in two words?
Diabolically hilarious.
What movie have you seen the most times in your life?
A tie between The Time Machine (1960) and The Dish. I watched The Time Machine in the theatre 13 times in a row, over two days, and The Dish, a sweet Australian film, on DVD just about as many.
How long have you been working on this screenplay?
On and off for about a year. The version you have is pretty much like the original which went down on paper in about six hours. I polished a little after.
How many stories have you written?
Easily over 100.
What is your favorite song? (Or, what song have you listened to the most times in your life?)
This is hard. Probably Pat Boone’s April Love. Why? It was released during a pretty significant coming-of-age time
for me and still conjures up those feelings whenever I hear it (or whenever I need those feelings).
What obstacles did you face to finish this screenplay?
None, really. I’m always in a fight with potential producers over my work — they nearly always insist my characters
“should be older.” So the “obstacle” is an internal one for me: I need to follow my instinct and block out everything
else.
Apart from writing, what else are you passionate about?
Oh my. My family. I’m also a filmmaker. I’m a designer. I sail. I used to fly sailplanes and airplanes. Too many “passions” to list here.
You entered your screenplay via FilmFreeway. What has been your experiences working with the submission platform site?
I really like FilmFreeway. When I began entering competitions, I used “the other portal” because that’s all there was.
FF has been a real delight and their staff is immensely courteous when providing help. They are also responsive to suggested changes & additions.
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Producer: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com
Director: Kierston Drier
Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne
Editor: John Johnson
Camera Operator: Mary Cox
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