Kara Yunjoo Liebowitz is your average Jewish Korean-adoptee in Texas – effervescent, insecure, ravaged by adolescence, obsessed with Ezra Miller, and ashamed of the Korean heritage that sets her apart from her Jewish community. Kara finds her way to self-love and acceptance on the road to her Bat Mitzvah, accompanied by the memories of her… Continue reading TV PILOT Best Scene Screenplay: KARA, by Nathan Allen
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TV Festival Testimonial – June 15 2020
I needed a starting point to kick off this adaptation. A gauge on not only my ability to write a complete script but also on how other fans would take to seeing one of their childhood icons come to life again. There are many voices when it comes to writing a story such as Jonny… Continue reading TV Festival Testimonial – June 15 2020
1st Scene TV SPEC Reading of THE SIMPSONS ‘Live and Let D’oh!’, by Geraint Horwood
CAST LIST: Narrator: Allison Kampf M (F): Julie Sheppard BOND/Bart (M): Geoff Mays Homer (M): Allan Michael Brunet Marge/Lisa (F): Alicia 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 Levy Camera Operators: Ryan Haines, Temitope… Continue reading 1st Scene TV SPEC Reading of THE SIMPSONS ‘Live and Let D’oh!’, by Geraint Horwood
Winning TV SPEC Script Reading: Master of None “Social Media”, by Jeremy Kruse
When Dev receives abuse after an old insensitive comment he made on Facebook reemerges, he is forced to reevaluate his relationship with social media. CAST LIST: Nisha : Nadine Charleson Benjamin: Pierre Simpson Denise: Elizabeth Erhart Shannon: Tiffany Davison Narration: Esther Tribault Dev: Atesh Arnold: Sean Ballantyne Ramesh/Malcolm: Ron Boyce Todd: Scott Hilton — Producer/Director:… Continue reading Winning TV SPEC Script Reading: Master of None “Social Media”, by Jeremy Kruse
TV Festival Best Scene Reading: HUSH, by Samantha Loney
A psychologist, back from maternity leave, is asked to review the mental state of a former FBI agent, who is brought back to solve a case that destroyed her career and home life. Can you be a woman and have it all? CAST LIST: Narration: Elizabeth Rose Morriss Retired Man: Ted Powers — Producer/Director: Matthew… Continue reading TV Festival Best Scene Reading: HUSH, by Samantha Loney
TV SPEC Screenplay Reading of RICK AND MORTY “Life of Morty”, by Daniel Richardson
Morty finds out the true price of ignoring his grandfather. Jerry battles with the inner workings of sexual desire and love. CAST LIST: Summer: Jillian Robinson Beth: Pascale Behrman Jerry: David Rowan Narration: Kat Smiley Morty: Thomas Fournier Rick: Allan Brunet Vagina: Bill Poulin — Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators: Matthew Toffolo, Rachel Elder… Continue reading TV SPEC Screenplay Reading of RICK AND MORTY “Life of Morty”, by Daniel Richardson
Winning TV SPEC Reading: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Spec) – “Opening Act”, by Danny Gendron
While serving as the opening act for singer Shy Baldwin on his European tour, Midge grapples with the anxiety and fraud complex that comes with her increasing stardom. Meanwhile, Susie wrestles with a secret she should have revealed to Midge a long time ago. CAST LIST: Rose: Jordan Boscariol Joel: Fabio Abreu Shy: Gabriel Darku… Continue reading Winning TV SPEC Reading: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Spec) – “Opening Act”, by Danny Gendron
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
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