Tyler Wallach’s short film FROG played at the Family FEEDBACK Film Festival in March 2016. It was the winner of Best Cinematography at the festival. 

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Interview with Tyler Wallach:

Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film?

Tyler Wallach: The belief that stories are important and best when shared. And that Frogs are people, too.

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

TW: A year and change. a.k.a too long.

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

TW: Cruelty, Justice.

MT: What was the biggest obstacle you faced in completing this film?

TW: The biggest obstacle in making Frog was its post production. It was brutal. (NOTE TO SELF, stop shooting film – it gives you wrinkles)

MT: What were your initial reactions when watching the Toronto audience talking about your film…

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See the best of Romance Stories and Films showcased at the festival:

Short Screenplay – LOVES LABORS LOST February 2016 Reading Written by Stanley Eisenhammer

Chapter 2 Reading – LARGE IS THE SMALLEST WE GOT January 2016 Reading Written by Jed Hamilton

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Director/Producer: Matthew Toffolo

Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne

Editor: John Johnson

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: 

FROG WATCH Audience FEEDBACK 17min, USA, Family/Drama

ACE WATCH Audience FEEDBACK Video 6min, UK, Family/Kids

FISH WATCH Audience FEEDBACK 10min, USA, Family/Drama

MORE THAN GOD WATCH Audience FEEDBACK Video 9min, Ireland, Comedy

HERE’S JANE WATCH Audience FEEDBACK 12min, USA, Comedy

BEHIND TIME WATCH Audience FEEDBACK 1min, Sweden, Comedy/Animation

JEWISH BLIND DATE WATCH 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

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Best Scene from MY LIFE WITH STELLA KANE Screenplay
Written by Linda Morganstein
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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