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STUDENT 1st Scene Screenplay: Repair The Carrows, by Johnny Cruz

After his wife falls ill, an aging man living in the Alaskan Wilderness has to re-enter the world to round up his estranged children so they can see their mother before she passes. CAST LIST: Narrator: Allison Kampf FREIGHTHOPPER (M): Shawn Devlin WALKER (M) Sean Ballantyne — Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators: Matthew Toffolo,… Continue reading STUDENT 1st Scene Screenplay: Repair The Carrows, by Johnny Cruz

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Student Film Festival Testimonial – May 16 2020

Screenwriter Eliza Frakes (REMEMBRANCE DAY) I was inspired to enter the festival because I saw that it was targeted towards students, which was perfect for where I am in my experience. The feedback I received was helpful and very thoughtful in content. Watch the Screenplay Reading:  It’s the day before Remembrance Day, the day when –… Continue reading Student Film Festival Testimonial – May 16 2020

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Winning STUDENT Short Screenplay Reading: Mama’s Boy, by Emma Wheeler

Lee is a trans man trying to survive in a small town with no one on his side but his girlfriend April. CAST LIST: Therapist: Bree Ali Father: Shawn Devlin Narration: Sean Ballantyne Lee: Michael Ruhs April: Hannah Ehman — Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators: Matthew Toffolo, Rachel Elder Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne Editors:… Continue reading Winning STUDENT Short Screenplay Reading: Mama’s Boy, by Emma Wheeler

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2018 April Winning Student Short Films

CITY GIRL, 10min., Drama WINE AND EGGS, 5min., Turkey, Drama A LETTER FROM LETICIA, 3min., Argentina, Animation **** Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators: Kierston Drier, Shepsut Wilson Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne Editor: Kimberly Villarruel Festival Directors: Mary Cox, Rachel Elder, Natasha Levy Camera Operators: John Johnson, Isabal Cupryn, Aser Santos Jr., Zack Arch

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Watch the September 2017 Winning STUDENT Screenplays

Watch the winning STUDENT Screenplay readings for September 2017. STUDENT Short Screenplay – PALACES September 2017 Readingby Taryn Procsal STUDENT Short Screenplay – ROSIE September 2017 Readingby Amalia Williamson **** Producer: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Director: Kierston Drier Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne Editor: John Johnson Camera Operator: Mary Cox

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Winning STUDENT Short Screenplay – ROSIE, by Amalia Williamson

  Genre: Drama Rosie, a young painter, decides to sell her works of art in an attempt to prevent her and her little brother from a not-so-bright future.   CAST LIST: Narrator: Val Cole Max: Mike Ruderman Denise: Shania Belton Rosie: Katelyn Varadi  Get to know the writer: What is your screenplay about? My screenplay… Continue reading Winning STUDENT Short Screenplay – ROSIE, by Amalia Williamson

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Winning STUDENT Short Screenplay – PALACES, by Taryn Procsal

Chava, an upper-class wife and mother, seems to have a perfect life, but when her husband discourages her from pursuing a career in art, Chava is tormented by her new understanding of how a woman’s value is measured. Genre: Drama CAST LIST: Narrator: Laura Kyswaty Chava: Regan Brown Paul: Jim Canale Knox: Cory Bertrand Deb:… Continue reading Winning STUDENT Short Screenplay – PALACES, by Taryn Procsal

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Winning STUDENT TV PILOT Reading – EVERHART, by K. Wayman Dodd

Watch the August 2017 Winning STUDENT Screenplay. Genre: Fantasy, Crime A secret world of magic exists in today’s America. Each magical person has a special ability, and Reapers are rare ones with the ability to destroy souls. The only Reaper in America is Chicago’s very own mob boss, but when he’s murdered, his power passes… Continue reading Winning STUDENT TV PILOT Reading – EVERHART, by K. Wayman Dodd

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Winning STUDENT Short Screenplay – BRANCHES by Holyn Thigpen

Genre: Drama, Romance A recently divorced man tries selling Christmas trees in order to clear his head, but his overeager attitude causes friction. CAST LIST: Narrator: Julian Ford Garry: Dan Cristofori Michelle: Penelope Corrin Stewart: Steve Rizzo Get to know the writer: What is your screenplay about? The screenplay concerns a man named Garry who,… Continue reading Winning STUDENT Short Screenplay – BRANCHES by Holyn Thigpen