Monthly Archives: May 2020

A story about a young famous singer who discovers her reason for being here through the death of her mother. Performed by Allison Kampf via SHORT STORY Reading: My Curveball Slayer, by Tahnee Langshaw — Novel Writing Festival

Based on true events, this story is part of a larger narrative about love, friendship, and crime. In the short, 400-word version, you get a glimpse into the mind of the main character, Marley, as she composes herself in the … Continue reading →

Matthew Toffolo: What is your screenplay about? Zach Kalinyak: The screenplay is about Larry Trenton’s success of turning had-been enemies into a close-knit family striving to unravel a galactic conspiracy that all of these aliens have unwittingly stumbled upon, earning … Continue reading →

Gustavo Freitas (OPERATION BROTHER SAM) Being able to have professional actors reading your script is a wonderful experience. It’s invaluable. Feedback was good, but it can’t be compared with a table-read. First, it was very satisfying to see all these … Continue reading →

Screenwriter Ma Troggian (FOREIGN) I was researching platforms that cherish LGBTQ work. I had a great experience with the festival in general and I loved the reading. Watch the Screenplay Reading: Foreign is a romantic drama following the journey of … Continue reading →

Matthew Toffolo: What is your screenplay about? Ronald Sandoval: A small secluded group home of boys with an array of developmental disabilities, transverse a world affected by social, economic, and government collapse after their caregiver dies. A world inhospitable to … Continue reading →

Matthew Toffolo: What is your screenplay about? Federico Vicino: Karl Reagan: The Capitalist-Communist is about a dark horse candidate running for a seat in Missouri’s House of Representatives. Set on the heels of a near-apocalyptic nuclear winter, his platform is … Continue reading →

Screenwriter Whitney Stewart (STEAL THE LIGHT) I am interested in seeing more films by female writers and directors, and I like to see strong female leads. That’s why I submitted to the FEEDBACK Female Film Festival. I also wanted to … Continue reading →

Matthew Toffolo: What is your screenplay about? Whitney Stewart: My screenplay, Steal the Light, is about the resilience of humans through war and disaster, and about family bonds that endure. The story takes place in post-Katrina New Orleans and in … Continue reading →

Matthew Toffolo: What is your screenplay about? Ma Troggian: Foreign is a story about love, loss and immigration in a politically polarized America. 2. What genres does your screenplay fall under? Drama, Romantic Drama. 3. Why should this screenplay be … Continue reading →