ACTION Best Scene Reading of THE MUSHROOM KING, by Steve Trebilcock

Genre: Sci-Fi, Thriller/Action/Adventure Survivors in the high desert of New Mexico are far from the blast zone of a nuclear exchange, however they must get to shelter before the winds bring radioactive fallout onto their rural lives. Family, friends, and total strangers must bond quickly and take care of each other if any are to… Continue reading ACTION Best Scene Reading of THE MUSHROOM KING, by Steve Trebilcock

ACTION Best Scene Reading of TORNADO RIDER RHODES, by Stevie T.

  Genre: Action/Adventure, Crime, Thriller A larger-than-life cargo pilot with one rule, no passengers, finds that to save her airline she must transport a person halfway around the globe while protecting them from ninjas and Nazis, yet delivery could mean the end of the world. CAST LIST: JT: Brandon Knox Narrator: Carina Cojeen Rhodes: Katelyn Varadi Callahan: Gabriel Darku… Continue reading ACTION Best Scene Reading of TORNADO RIDER RHODES, by Stevie T.

ACTION Best Scene Reading of CAPTAIN CURTAIN ADVENTURES, by M.R. Cooper

  Genre: Action/Adventure A lost super hero from plant Curtainia discovers earth and hopes to find someone from his planet here. He befriends some children, giving them super powers, lasting up to four hours at a time, as they go on adventures all around the world and to the moon. CAST LIST: Mom: Angelica Alejandro Jeff: Brandon… Continue reading ACTION Best Scene Reading of CAPTAIN CURTAIN ADVENTURES, by M.R. Cooper

ACTION Best Scene Reading of APRIL’S FOLLY, by Yvonne Fein

Genre: Drama, Action/Adventure April Taub is no-one’s nice Jewish girl. Although it is the 1960’s, Vietnam is still not much more than a dark twinkle in Robert Menzies’ eye and April doesn’t give a flying fundament about peace, pot or flower-power. CAST LIST: Lena: Angelica Alejandro Nazi – Brandon Knox Narration: Carina Cojeen April: Katelyn Varadi Grant: Gabriel Darku Soot… Continue reading ACTION Best Scene Reading of APRIL’S FOLLY, by Yvonne Fein

ACTION Best Scene Reading of ALLEGIANCE, by Christopher Stapleton

Ground-Based Mid Course Defense

Genre: Action/Adventure High-tech mercenaries unwittingly sabotage the National Missile Defense System for a traitorous Air Force general, then stop him from launching a rogue nuclear attack on North Korea. CAST LIST: Narrator: Carina Cojeen Hondo: Gabriel Darku Jenson: Brandon Knox Get to know the writer:  1. What is your screenplay about? High-tech mercenaries unwittingly sabotage the National Missile… Continue reading ACTION Best Scene Reading of ALLEGIANCE, by Christopher Stapleton

Director BIO: Ross Godwin (9 SECONDS)

Director – Ross Godwin Ross Godwin is an award-winning filmmaker from Washington, DC, and an MFA graduate of American University.  A writer, director, and cinematographer, Ross has worked on a variety of different projects across genres and across the globe; from Alaksa, to Czech Republic, from Mexico to the Isle of Saba, and everywhere in between. … Continue reading Director BIO: Ross Godwin (9 SECONDS)

Short Film: 9 SECONDS, 18min., USA, Action/Sci-Fi

Forced to live in hiding with her father at the outskirts of a war-torn and besieged city, nine year old Anika tries her best to be a kid. Several times a day, an air-raid siren sounds, and a bomb lands somewhere in the vicinity exactly 9 seconds later, like clockwork. Overcome with curiosity for the… Continue reading Short Film: 9 SECONDS, 18min., USA, Action/Sci-Fi

Director BIO: Andy Hourahine (BREAK ROOM)

irector Biography – Andy Hourahine Andy studied film at Ryerson University, as well as, architecture and the impact of the media on the community at the University of Waterloo where he graduated with Dean’s List honours. His thesis project and subsequent television show, The Active City, involved the marriage of his multiple disciplines and won him… Continue reading Director BIO: Andy Hourahine (BREAK ROOM)

Short Film: BREAK ROOM, 15min., Canada, Action/Drama

An ambitious, young teacher, trying hide a rough past, is offered her dream job at a prestigious, private school but finds the unique staff has something more in mind than hitting the books on her first day. Project Links  Facebook Film Type: Short Runtime: 15 minutes Completion Date: June 4, 2017 Production Budget: 5,000 USD… Continue reading Short Film: BREAK ROOM, 15min., Canada, Action/Drama

March 2018 – Interviews with Film Festival Directors

Originally posted on WILDsound Festival:
Read this month’s interviews with Film Festival directors from all over the world. Interviews by Matthew Toffolo. Interview with Festival Director Lari Teräs (Toronto Int’l Spring of Horror & Fantasy Film Festival (TISH)) https://festivalreviews.org/2018/03/05/interview-with-festival-director-lari-teras-toronto-intl-spring-of-horror-fantasy-film-festival-tish/ Interview with Festival Director Mike Messier (AVALONIA Film Festival) https://festivalreviews.org/2018/03/03/interview-with-festival-director-mike-messier-avalonia-film-festival/ Interview with Festival Director Banks Helfrich…