Sahra who has just immigrated to Canada from Iran is trying to fit into a new culture. She is experiencing a series of challenges varying from grocery shopping to finding a job. These barriers have left her feeling lost and empty, and have made her questioning her identity and why she has immigrated in the… Continue reading Web Series: SECOND HOME, 6min., Canada, WebSeries/Animation
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Monthly Festival showcasing new TV Pilots and TV Spec Screenplays. All submissions receive full feedback. Winners get their script performed by professional actors and shown online.
Director Biography – Danny Berish (RED CHEF REVIVAL)
In 2014, Daniel co-founded Black Rhino Creative, an award winning film production firm dedicated to sharing authentic, intimate and engaging short form documentaries for brands such as Leica Camera, Lululemon, ESPN, and Liz Arden. Most recently, he directed Red Chef Revival, a food and travel series exploring modern Indigenous cuisine. More than a cooking show,… Continue reading Director Biography – Danny Berish (RED CHEF REVIVAL)
Web Series: RED CHEF REVIVAL, 22min., Canada, Webseries/Documentary
Black Rhino Creative’s Red Chef Revival is a 6 x 22 minute food and travel series exploring modern Indigenous cuisine through the lens of three chefs. New York Times featured, Cezin Nottaway. Top Chef finalist, Rich Francis and Iron Chef finalist Shane Chartrand. Using food as their access point, the chefs discover a new path… Continue reading Web Series: RED CHEF REVIVAL, 22min., Canada, Webseries/Documentary
Winning TV PILOT Screenplay Reading: Miracle Cove, by Al Cool
SERIES: Set in 1970, this rainforest tale follows a damaged son wanting to save his sisters from their violent father by taking a dangerous logging job. There, he must live with his decision in a world intertwined with a twisted employer, workplace thugs, mentors and an alluring lover — a world he might not survive.… Continue reading Winning TV PILOT Screenplay Reading: Miracle Cove, by Al Cool
Winning TV SPEC Screenplay Reading of CORPORATE, by Ger Greaney
Spec Script for Comedy Central sitcom, Corporate CAST LIST: John: Hadi Kubba Cali: Rosalie Vagalatis Jake: Ron Boyd NARRATION Deville: Yaw Attuah Kate: Tracy Rowland Matt: Matthew Payne — Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators: Matthew Toffolo, Rachel Elder Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne Editors: Kimberly Villarruel, Ryan Haines, John Johnson Festival Directors: Rachel Elder, Natasha… Continue reading Winning TV SPEC Screenplay Reading of CORPORATE, by Ger Greaney
JULY 2019 Winning TV Screenplay Readings
Submit your TV Show/Pilot via FilmFreeway: TV SPEC SCREENPLAY: WESTWORLD, by Brenda HolidayJuly 2019 Winner TV SPEC SCREENPLAY: SCHITT’S CREEK, by Oscar DengJuly 2019 Winner 1st Scene TV SCREENPLAY: VAPOR, by Eric WhiteJuly 2019 Winner ACTION BEST SCENE TV SCREENPLAY: BEGINNERS HISTORY, by Emily CheeverJuly 2019 Winner Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators:… Continue reading JULY 2019 Winning TV Screenplay Readings
TV SPEC Screenplay Reading: Schitt’s Creek, by Oscar Deng
Johnny comes across an offer he doesn’t want to refuse while Moira coaches Jocelyn on acting. Alexis partner’s up with David against his will. CAST LIST: Ted/Patrick: Ash Catherwood Alexis: Mojeane Sadr Mike: Bubba Narration: Esther Thibault Johnny: David Rowan Moira: Julie Sheppard David: Sebastian Biasucci Jocelyn: Victoria Murdoch Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators:… Continue reading TV SPEC Screenplay Reading: Schitt’s Creek, by Oscar Deng
TV PILOT 1st Scene Screenplay Reading: Vapor, by Eric White
Logline: Human First Contact with aliens manifests as genocide on the colony planet Vapor. Through her ingenuity, intellect and more than a little smart-assery Vapor’s heroine switches from blade fighter to railgunner and leads the resistance to victory. Genre: Action, Fantasy, Sci-Fi Type: TV pilot CAST LIST: Gabe: Bubba Narration: Esther Thibault Gabe: Dennis… Continue reading TV PILOT 1st Scene Screenplay Reading: Vapor, by Eric White
JUNE 2019 Winning TV Screenplay Readings
Submit your TV Show/Pilot via FilmFreeway: TV SPEC SCREENPLAY: BROOKLYN 99: THE AMNESIACJune 2019 Winner TV BEST SCENE SCREENPLAY: VAPOR, by Eric WhiteJune 2019 Winner TV BEST SCENE SCREENPLAY: THE FINITE THEORY, by David ApostolicoJune 2019 Winner Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators: Matthew Toffolo, Rachel Elder Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne… Continue reading JUNE 2019 Winning TV Screenplay Readings
TV SPEC Screenplay Reading of Brooklyn 99: The Amnesiac
Jake and Rosa try to jog an old friend’s memory, while Terry can’t remember who’s birthday he’s organising, and Charles struggles with his confidence. CAST LIST: Rosa: Elle A Doug Judy: Neil Bennet Charles: Geoff Mays Narrator: Val Cole Jake: Jarrod Terrill Holt/Terry: Ryan Singh Amy: Bianca Alongi Gina: Isabel Kruse — Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo… Continue reading TV SPEC Screenplay Reading of Brooklyn 99: The Amnesiac
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