It’s 1970, when feminism and civil action confront traditional, conservative values. When tragedy strikes Anne’s family, she finds the times are not as progressive as she believed.
CAST LIST:
Anne: Mandy May Cheetham
Narrator: Sean Ballantyne
Mitch: Adrian Currie
Alan: Liam Kinahan
Submit via FilmFreeway:
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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
A FilmFreeway preferred festival:
 FAMILY FEATURE Screenplay – QUEST FOR LIGHT April 2017 Reading Written by Byron Anderson |
 FEATURE Screenplay – PIXYLATIONS February 2017 Reading Written by Joe Laudati |
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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
Genre: Family, Comedy, Drama
In the spirit of “A Christmas Story,” an unlucky kid from an eccentric family embarks on a disastrous quest to obtain the most coveted present of the 1982 holiday season — an Atari 2600!
CAST LIST:
Narrator: Elizabeth Rose Morriss
Dad: Dan Cristofori
Mason: Brennan Clost
Radio: Connor Lyon
TV Chorus: Shaun Mazoka
News Reporter: Julie C. Sheppard
Get to know the writer:
What is your screenplay about?
In the spirit of A CHRISTMAS STORY and CHRISTMAS VACATION, it’s about a kid from a crazy family on a quest to get the most popular and expensive toy of the holiday season — an Atari 2600!
What genres does your screenplay fall under?
Family Holiday Comedy
Why should this screenplay be made into a movie?
Because Hollywood hasn’t made a good live action Christmas comedy for the entire family since ELF (nearly fifteen years ago.)
How would you describe this script in two words?
Funny & nostalgic
What movie have you seen the most times in your life?
BLADE RUNNER
How long have you been working on this screenplay?
Over a year (with lots of starts and stops)
How many stories have you written?
To date, I’ve written about 18 screenplays (at least half of which truly stink)
What is your favorite song? (Or, what song have you listened to the most times in your life?)
According to my iTunes, ROAR by Katy Perry
What obstacles did you face to finish this screenplay?
Finding time to write it with work and going back to school
Apart from writing, what else are you passionate about?
I’ve always loved to draw
You entered your screenplay via FilmFreeway. What has been your experiences working with the submission platform site?
Very user friendly
What influenced you to enter the festival? What were your feelings on the initial feedback you received?
Everybody told me it wasn’t commercial enough to get made but my college professor encouraged me to ignore the cynics, get it out in the world and see see if other people want to see a fun live action Christmas movie as much as I do. I LOVED the feedback from the festival. Honest. Thoughtful. Insightful and very constructive.
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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
AUDIENCE FESTIVAL AWARDS
Best Film: MY LITTLE BROTHER
Best Performances: CHALK
Best Cinematography: PUSHING
Best Sound Design: PEPITA & MAX
WATCH the Audience FEEDBACK Videos:
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
Genre: Family, Drama
A perfect plan to allow the two kids of a couple separating to stay in the house while the parents alternate commuting back and forth turns out not to be so perfect, especially as Christmas approaches.
CAST LIST:
Narrator: Jack Comerford
Abby: Andrea Meister
Mrs. York: Konstantina Mantelos
Ogre: Anthony Botelho
Sage: Elizabeth Rose Morriss
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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
Watch the best of creative works showcased in this genre at the festival in the first half of 2017.
 ACTION BEST Scene SHORT Screenplay – TURNT June 2017 Reading by Haldane Dane Hamilton |  MASC ONLY, 15min, USA, LGBT, ComedyWATCH Audience FEEDBACK |
 THE EARTH SURVIVAL CODE, 10min, China, Sci-Fi/FantasyWATCH Audience FEEDBACK |
 LGBT Feature Screenplay – ARRANGING MIA June 2017 Reading by Joanie Fox |
 LGBT TV PILOT – FAUK MY LIFE May 2017 Reading by Stephanie Neroes |  FAREWELL, 15min, Switzerland, ComedyWATCH Audience FEEDBACK |
 LE BELLE FOLIE, 14min, UK, ComedyWATCH Audience FEEDBACK |
 1st SCENE Screenplay – REARRANGING ROXY March 2017 Reading Written by Bridget Bell McMahon |
 WHEN A MAN LOVES A WOMAN, 9min, UK, Comedy WATCH Audience FEEDBACK |
 POKER NIGHT, 11min, Canada, ComedyWATCH Audience FEEDBACK |
 DIRTY POOL, 1min, Canada, AnimationWATCH Audience FEEDBACK |
 BEST SCENE Screenplay – I SPY WITH MY LITTLE FLY February 2017 Reading Written by Adam Luff |
| FEATURE Screenplay – PIXYLATIONS February 2017 Reading Written by Joe Laudati |
 LAST BASE, 15min, Norway, Action/ThrillerWATCH Audience FEEDBACK |
 PUMPKIN, 15min., USA, Romance/DramaWATCH Audience FEEDBACK |  TV PILOT Screenplay – DOWN WITH THE BUREAUCRACY January 2017 Reading Written by Dimitry Pompee |
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Producer: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com
Director: Kierston Drier
Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne
Editor: John Johnson
Festival Moderators: Amanda Lomonaco, Kierston Drier, Matthew Toffolo
Camera Operators: Mary Cox, Marko Cvijetinovic
Submit your Family Film or Screenplay to the Festival: http://festivalforfamily.com
 DRAMA BEST Scene Screenplay – FOR A GOOD LIFE June 2017 Reading by Natalia Maslin |  FAMILY SHORT Screenplay – GIRL IN THE PAINTING June 2017 Reading by Scott Williamson |
 FEMALE TV PILOT Screenplay – JUNKED June 2017 Reading by Alice Dennard |  THE FINAL FAIRYTALE, 1min, UK, FamilyWATCH Audience FEEDBACK |
 THE SNOWMAN’S HAT, 2min, USA, AnimationWATCH Audience FEEDBACK |
 FAMILY SHADOWS, 4min, USA, Family/DramaWATCH Audience FEEDBACK |
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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
| Winning Screenplay – MY GUARDIAN ANGEL Written by Philip Naiman CAST LIST: NARRATOR – Julian Ford |
SYNOPSIS:
Genre: Family, Comedy
When family man Pete Nelson is fatally struck by lightning he needs the help of his guardian angel, his daughters and Ouija board to ensure that his family is taken care so that he and his family can move on.
Get to know the writer:
What is your novel about?
My continued search for justice for the brutal murder of my son.
What genres would you say this novel is in?
True Crime/ Inspiration and Faith
How would you describe this story in two words?
Unconscionable injustice
What movie have you seen the most in your life?
What a Wonderful Life
What is your favorite song? (Or, what song have you listened to the most times in your life?)
What a wonderful world/somewhere over the rainbow.
Do you have an all-time favorite novel?
To kill a Mockingbird
What motivated you to write this story?
The deep love and devotion I have for my son and knowing that the truth must be told. I have been beaten down continually over the past 10 years and these wrong doers must be held accountable and stopped.
My story details the beastly hate, greed and injustice that permeates through our society every day. I want to make a difference and all lives matter.
If you could have dinner with one person (dead or alive), who would that be?
My son Joseph
Apart from writing, what else are you passionate about?
My faith, children, extending kindness to others, movies,
Music, singing, dance, Bible study, uplifting others, advocacy and never giving up.
What influenced you to enter your story to get performed?
Finally Knowing the truth and having all the proof that my sons brutal and tragic murder has been covered up by law-enforcement and prosecutors at every level.
So many people are supporting me to get my story out there for all people to know and understand that this horrific and hideous nightmare could happen to any parent.
Any advice or tips you’d like to pass on to other writers?
When you know in your heart that your story must be told, write it. It is good to journal with dates and facts.
Always let your heart and soul guide you and when you begin put together a 1-2 page summary of the main theme, The plot thickening and your goals.
I had an important, crucial message to send; when you do make sure you deliver it.
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Director/Producer: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com
Editor: John Johnson
Camera Operator: Kierston Drier
Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne
Submit your Family Film or Screenplay to the Festival: http://festivalforfamily.com
 FANTASY SHORT Screenplay – POLLY April 2017 Reading Written by Eric P. Granger |
 TV SPEC Screenplay – BOB’S BURGERS April 2017 Reading Written by Matthew J. Gonzalez |
 FAMILY FEATURE Screenplay – QUEST FOR LIGHT April 2017 Reading Written by Byron Anderson |
 GEORGE, 7min, USA, DocumentaryWATCH Audience FEEDBACK |
 THE LONG GOODBYE: AN ALZHEIMER’S STORY, 5min, USA, DocumentaryWATCH Audience FEEDBACK |
 THE NEON STRUGGLE, 38min, USA, DocumentaryWATCH Audience FEEDBACK |
 RIGHT HERE OR OVER THERE, 16min, France, DramaWATCH Audience FEEDBACK |
 BENDED BONDS, 6min, Belgium, DramaWATCH Audience FEEDBACK |
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Director/Producer: Matthew Toffolo
Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne
Editor: John Johnson
 1st CHAPTER or FULL NOVEL CONTESTGet full feedback! Winners get their novel made into a video! |
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 SUBMIT your SHORT FilmGet it showcased at the FEEDBACK Festival |
| Winning Screenplay – QUEST FOR LIGHT Written by Byron Anderson CAST LIST: NARRATOR – Amaka Umeh |
SYNOPSIS:
Genre: Family, Adventure, Religion, Action
Captivated by an extraordinary star, three Persian warrior priests journey along the Silk Road battling evil and struggle with their faith until they are transformed by God on their way to Bethlehem.
Get to know the writer:
What is your screenplay about?
Captivated by an extraordinary star, three warrior priests journey through Persia battling evil and struggling with their faith until they are transformed by God on their way to Bethlehem.
What genres does your screenplay fall under?
Action, Adventure, Christmas, Faith-based, Family Friendly, Spiritual
Why should this screenplay be made into a movie?
Quest for Light – Adventure of the Magi is a Christian-themed action adventure which appeals to a broad demographic. Christian viewers will appreciate the Bible-based story which holds true to Christian theology. The fast-paced-action story and it’s historically accurate depiction of the First Century Silk Road appeals to the broader audience. The story provides a fresh perspective on the Biblical account of the nativity and the significance of the Persian priests who abandoned their kingdoms on a quest for a foreign god.
Intrigued by the mystery and theological significance of the Magi, I based the story on Scripture and historical accounts of the era, including the events and circumstances surrounding Christ’s birth. The significance of God’s star and the role of the Magi are brought into focus in the Christmas miracle of God coming to live among men, as a baby born to a virgin.
How would you describe this script in two words?
Christmas Adventure
What movie have you seen the most times in your life?
Raiders of the Lost Ark
How long have you been working on this screenplay?
Five Years
How many stories have you written?
Two, this screenplay and the novel by the same title
What motivated you to write this screenplay?
Beatles, Back in the USSR
What obstacles did you face to finish this screenplay?
Learning the mechanics if a screenplay
Apart from writing, what else are you passionate about?
Sports
What influenced you to enter the festival? What were your feelings on the initial feedback you received?
The Family theme of the festival got my attention and the feedback was instructive and encouraging
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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
FESTIVAL for FAMILY 