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Today’s Quote: Star Trek Beyond editor Greg D’Auria (on editing)

Originally posted on WILDsound Festival:
? We’re telling stories. Every scene is a piece of that tapestry. Every shot is like a thread in that tapestry. How do those individual threads work best to tell the story of that scene?…

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TV SPEC and TV PILOT FESTIVAL – Deadline August 15th

Originally posted on WILDsound Festival:
For anyone writing, I cannot recommend a better competition to enter than WILDsound. Since rewriting my script based on their constructive criticism I have placed in a handful of semifinals and finals that I don’t…

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1st CHAPTER and FULL NOVEL FESTIVAL- Deadline August 15th (SAVE $50)

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Your critique of my novel? I am ever grateful for it. The invaluable examination is the most in-depth and inspiring that I have ever received. Thank you, endlessly. It is TRULY an inspiration for me…

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Today’s Interviews from Hollywood Artists and Indy Filmmakers

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Featuring the best of movie interviews on a daily basis: READ Today’s Interviews: Interview with Cinematographer Michael Simmonds (Nerve, Vice Principals) – Michael Simmonds is a wealth of knowledge when he chats about his love…

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Interview with Oscar Winning Editor Alan Heim (All That Jazz, Network)

Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
Alan Heim is an Oscar & Emmy winning editor. Many will say that he’s one of the greatest editors in the history of cinema. All you need to do it watch “Network” (1976), and “All that…

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Interview with Editor Greg D’Auria (Star Trek Beyond, Fast & Furious 6)

Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
Greg D’Auria is very modest as you’ll see when you read this interview. He’s a wealth of knowledge and an amazing storyteller – as he seems to be the last to know this!…

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Interview with director Lisa Svelmoe (DREAMS OR DEMONS)

Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
DREAMS OR DEMONS, directed by Lisa Svelmoe played to rave reviews at the Under 5 minute Film Festival in July 2016. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Lisa Svelmoe: I was…

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Interview with director Nicola Balhuizen Hepp (WALK)

Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
WALK, directed by Nicola Balhuizen Hepp played to rave reviews at the Under 5 Minute FEEDBACK Film Festival in July 2016. It was an honor to interview her: Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to…

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Interview with director Kyran Davies (STEPHEN THE TIME TRAVELLING DOG)

Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
STEPHEN THE TIME TRAVELLING DOG, directed by Kyran Davies is perhaps one of the most loved films that was ever played at a WILDsound Festival. The audience attending the July 2016 Under 5 minute…

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Interview with Cinematographer Michael Simmonds (Nerve, Vice Principals)

Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
Michael Simmonds is a wealth of knowledge when he chats about his love of cinematography. He is a man who is constantly looking into the future and only looking back when inspiration is…

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