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Mammy – Al Jolson (Jazz Singer performance)

The fantastic Al Jolson performing his signature tune ‘Mammy’ in the finale of the 1927 film ‘The Jazz Singer’ and yes, it’s in blackface! Great performance. Written by Joe Young/Sam M. Lewis/Walter Donaldson Submit via FilmFreeway:   Subscribe to the FILM … Continue reading

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THE JAZZ SINGER (1927) – Original Movie Trailer

The son of a Jewish cantor must defy his father in order to pursue his dream of becoming a jazz singer. #Trailer #WB Submit via FilmFreeway:   Subscribe to the FILM podcast on iTunes Website: www.wildsoundpodcast.com

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Best Scene Script Reading of Barack Obama Remembers A Young Poet by James Fitzmaurice

  Late at night in the White House during summer of 2016, Barack Obama remembers writing poetry while an undergraduate and reminisces about four quite different women, his ghosts. He spars about writing autobiography with a spectral Charles Bukowski, and … Continue reading

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SEPTEMBER 2018 DRAMA Stories, Screenplays, Short Films

Submit via FilmFreeway:   THE COLOR OF ME, 19min., USA, Drama/Romance AMERICAN BOY, 9min., USA, Drama DISCLOSURE, 9min., USA, Drama/Crime EVE – INFINI DES FORMES, 13min., USA, Experimental WHALES, 20min, USA, Drama DNA OF WILD BEASTS, 18min., France, Drama/Comedy ALL … Continue reading

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Short Screenplay Reading of DON-JOHN’S DISAPPOINTED MAM by M.V. Montgomery

CAST LIST: Mam: Mandy May Cheetham Narrator: Adrian Currie Don John: John Leung Rosa: Anjelica Alejandro ***** Producer: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Director: Matthew Toffolo Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne Editor: Kimberly Villarruel Camera Op: Mary Cox

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Drama Festival Testimonial – October 1 2018

Thank you very much for these perceptive notes, which will really help us as we move into the next draft. Our goal is to make this story as strong a biopic as possible. G. Johnson Submit via FilmFreeway: Watch Recent … Continue reading

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Drama Festival Testimonial – September 28 2018

Jim Norman I was honored to have Take The Shot get a table read. The cast was terrific and the notes made the screenplay better. I recommend this festival for screenwriters. Submit via FilmFreeway: Watch Recent Screenplay Winners (at least … Continue reading

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2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY Podcast – Films that Changed Cinema

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Subscribe to the FILM podcast on iTunes Website: http://www.wildsoundpodcast.com It is crazy wild ride here on Matthew Toffolo and Kierston Drier’s journey through space, time and cinematic history. Come hop in their flying saucer today as they zip…

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Drama Festival Testimonial – September 23 2018

Gustavo Lima A good way to publicize the writer’s work. Congrats! Submit via FilmFreeway: Watch Recent Screenplay Winners (at least 10 winners every month)  

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Director BIO: Kalainithan Kalaichelva (INLAND FREAKS)

Director Biography – Kalainithan Kalaichelvan KALAINITHAN KALAICHELVAN is a Toronto based filmmaker. He began his career as a writer/director in 2016 with his first short film, Stella Maris. The film went on to be selected at many different festivals such as … Continue reading

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