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In each episode, our host Matthew Toffolo talks storytelling and film. Conversations with film professionals and great storytelling moments.

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Aaron Penney
Filmmaker
The Transition Room (short film)
Episode: EP. 1833: Filmmaker Aaron Penney (THE TRANSITION ROOM)
Kacy Bacamini
Filmmaker, writer-director-producer and sound designer
Indie filmmaker
Episode: EP. 1832: Filmmaker Kacy Boccumini (I'M SURE IT'S NOTHING)
Sandy Parker
Filmmaker and subject of the interview
Filmmaker of A Paradox of Quantum Superposition
Episode: EP. 1831: Filmmaker Sandy Parker (A Paradox of Quantum Superposition)
Nathan Porter
Filmmaker, creator of BLUE
Episode: EP. 1830: Filmmaker Nathan Porter (BLUE)
Sandrine Lambert
Filmmaker and animator focusing on stop-motion and illustration
Belgium-based creator
Episode: EP. 1829: Filmmaker/Animator Sandrine Lambert (27 YEARS OLD)
Ryann Morris
Ayurvedic chef, cookbook author, and subject of Food Is Everything
Episode: EP. 1828: Chef Ryann Morris (FOOD IS EVERYTHING)
Hasmik Chakhmakhchyan
Director of Silence Of My Soul
Independent filmmaker ( Armenia )
Episode: EP. 1827: Filmmaker Hasmik Chakhmakhchyan (SILENCE OF MY SOUL)
Araxia Muhusharyan
Composer and pianist
Armenian composer, collaborator on the project
Episode: EP. 1827: Filmmaker Hasmik Chakhmakhchyan (SILENCE OF MY SOUL)
Dylan Delaney
Filmmaker of Death by Passive-Aggressive Interpretive Dance
Independent filmmaker
Episode: EP. 1825: Filmmaker Dylan Delaney (Death by Passive Aggressive Interpretive Dance)

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Matthew Toffolo
Host of the program and interviewer; primary host handling conversations with film professionals.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 47 ratings
  • Great podcast!

    Such a great resource for writers, filmmakers, and creatives to explore the creation of a script and how different writers work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    unhappy8822777
    United States6 years ago
  • Fun and informative!

    Quick fun listen about film tactics and procedures! Love when you guys point out examples from popular films!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mikesmithoneword
    Canada8 years ago
  • Love this podcast.

    Loved the discussions. Kierston and Matt explore a lot, quickly. For tha filmmakers, this is so generous!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cathaun
    United States8 years ago
  • Ms

    The hosts are very passionate about film and their enthusiasm is infectious.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tikika07
    Canada8 years ago
  • Informative and interesting

    Love the simplicity and straight forward breakdown of this podcast. The hosts are very dyanmic.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    soundsandlights!
    Canada8 years ago

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EP. 1830: Filmmaker Nathan Porter (BLUE)
Q: What comes next for you after BLUE?
The filmmaker is developing a feature-length version imagined as a road trip horror from the perspective of grief, with a larger crew and cast, preserving the emotional core and energy of the short.
EP. 1830: Filmmaker Nathan Porter (BLUE)
Q: Was the six-minute shot always part of the plan, and how did you manage safety and performance during such a long take?
Yes, the six-minute shot was intentional. They scheduled ample time, had a courtesy coordinator on set for touch and comfort, and prepared the actor through beats and pre-choices to maintain headspace without over-rehearsing.
EP. 1830: Filmmaker Nathan Porter (BLUE)
Q: How did you approach casting and working with actors to communicate your vision?
Casting focused on finding people who could communicate well with the director and adapt to a shared artistic language. Trust with the actors was crucial, allowing improvisation within a clear emotional framework and ensuring performance felt truthful rather than solely technically perfect.
EP. 1830: Filmmaker Nathan Porter (BLUE)
Q: Tell me about the story. You wrote the screenplay, where did the inspiration come from?
The film centers on grief and layers in subtext about identity, showing how loss can destroy one's sense of self. The director drew from personal experiences with loss to channel emotion into imagery and editing, aiming for a distanced, abstract representation rather than direct storytelling.
EP. 1824: Filmmaker Sarah Vansandt (BEST KEPT SECRET)
Q: Cool. How many films have you made before this one?
She shares prior short-film attempts, collaboration with Jameson Brawley, and how Best Kept Secret became her first proper short to festival with a clear path forward.

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This show centers on storytelling and filmmaking through conversations with independent and emerging filmmakers, screenwriters, and industry creatives. Episodes typically explore the craft of writing, directing, and producing on low to modest budgets, festival strategies, and the realities of bringing projects from concept to screen. A notable throughline is how creators leverage limited resources, collaboration, and personal experience to tell human-centered stories, often touching on themes like ethics, representation, and innovation in technology and storytelling. The format frequently includes practical takeaways on writing, pitching, and production, making it useful for aspiring filmmakers, writers, and festival entrants looking for ac... more

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