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WILDsound's The Film Podcast

In each episode, the C.E.O. of WILDsound, Matthew Toffolo, chats about all things storytelling and film. Conversations with talented individual from all around the world.

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July 8, 2021 - Filmmaker Neil Myers (CLIMB)

“Climb is a story about a mountain, an accident, the support of a community, and of an unlikely — but inspiring — outcome.” - Neil Myers. Director Statement.

CLIMB is playing at the July 2021 DOCUMENTARY Film Festival. Stream online all day today HERE

Conversation with director Neil Myers on the process making this multiple award winning feature documentary, and telling the story of his own journey recovering from a tragic bicycle accident.

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July 7, 2021 - Filmmaker/Actor Jeananne Goossen (THE ARTIST'S WAY OUT)

Actor turned director Jeananne Goossen discusses her unique process writing the TV Web Series THE ARTIST’S WAY OUT. Played at the June 2021 TV Web Series Festival. Winner of BEST DIRECTION at the festival.

You can watch the full series at the website https://www.artistswayout.com/

Jeananne is an accomplished actor, presently known to many for playing the role of Aunt Ruth on the multiple award winning series “The Handmaid’s Tale”. She talks about her journey to becoming a director, starting with this TV Web Series.

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July 6, 2021 - Filmmaker Nox Yang (THE STORY OF LILY LEE CHEN)

THE STORY OF LILY LEE CHEN chronicles the life of retired politician Lily Lee Chen, as she recalls her experiences of becoming the first Chinese American woman mayor and fighting against the anti-Asian/anti-immigrant sentiment in the 1980s.

Playing at the POLITICAL Short Film Festival TODAY. Watch the festival HERE


Amazing and unique story of how this film came together. We chat with filmmaker Nox Yang on the process and collaboration with Lily Lee Chen.

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July 5, 2021 - Filmmaker Kate Haug (POST-ELECTION WORKS)

In POST-ELECTION WORKS, filmmaker/artist examines a circular nature of history and her identity as it evolves within the context of contemporary politics. A collage of internet imagery and personal reflection

Playing at the POLITICAL Short Film Festival TODAY. Watch the festival HERE

Conversation with artist/filmmaker Kate Haug on the process making this film.

July 4, 2021 - Filmmaker Monk Henshaw (RULE 62: DEVON)

RULE 62: DEVON was the winner of BEST SOUND & MUSIC at the July 2021 Female Filmmakers Festival. You can watch the festival all day today HERE

“Devon is struggling to stay sober. When her friend offerers her drugs the universe steps in.”

Conversation with director/creator Monk Henshaw on the process making this film and the drive to make a 12 part series on this concept.

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July 3, 2021 - Filmmaker Celia Jaspers (MILK)

MILK was the winner of BEST PERFORMANCES at the July 2021 FEMALE Filmmakers Festival. You can watch the festival all day today HERE

:”When she sees an old man unable to pay for his milk, a young girl has a change of heart.” Starring Charlotte Jaspers (daughter of Celia).

Conversation with director Celia Jaspers on the process making this film from idea to distribution.

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July 2, 2021 - Filmmaker Bartosz Toboła (THE TEST)

“It’s been said that in a near death experience, you can see your entire life flash before your eyes. Memories move and blink like views from a dashing train.”

That is the summary of the terrific short film, THE TEST, from Poland. Playing at the DRAMA Film Festival. Watch the festival right now HERE

Conversation with the talented filmmaker Bartosz Tobola on the process making this Student film for a very low sum of money. THE TEST was the winner of BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY at the festival.

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June 30, 2021 - Filmmaker Robert Steven Mack (CHISEL)

CHISEL was the winner of BEST PERFORMANCES at the June 2021 BLACK & WHITE Film Festival. Festival plays for FREE all day on June 27th. Bookmark the page to view HERE.

2nd interview with director and performer Robert Steven Mack on the making of this film and what the future holds for this talented individual who just graduated from Indiana University.

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June 29, 2021 - Filmmaker/Performer FangTing Yeh (SILENT BUT NOT SILENCED)

SILENT BUT NOW SILENCED was the winner of BEST DIRECTION at the June 2021 BLACK & WHITE Film Festival. Festival plays for FREE all day on today. WATCH the festival HERE.

Conversation with filmmaker and the performer of the film FangTing Yeh on the process making this terrific film.

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June 28, 2021 - Filmmaker Keith Sargent (ALWAYS THE SUN)

A short film based on a poem: ALWAYS THE SUN by Keith Sargent. Wilderness, illness and the great British cretinocracy. Festival plays for FREE all day on today. WATCH the festival HERE.

Conversation with filmmaker Keith Sargent on making this film at home current the COVID era.

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June 27, 2021 - Filmmaker Jordan Ellis (CROSSING OVER THE DARK)

CROSSING OVER THE DARK was the winner of BEST SOUND & MUSIC at the June 2021 BLACK & WHITE Film Festival. Festival plays for FREE all day on June 27th. Bookmark the page to view HERE.

“A withered old man metaphysically recalls the deepest memories of his late lover.”

Conversation with North Carolinian Jordan Ellis on the process of making this film and his excellent team of collaborators.

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June 26, 2021 - Filmmaker Gregory Caruso (CONVERSION)

CONVERSION is an amazing feature documentary from the LGBTQ+ Film Festival. Watch the festival NOW for FREE HERE until Sunday morning.

“A psychologist practicing conversion therapy has a chance encounter with a young gay activist, resulting in his own epiphany concerning the very practice he was conducting.”

Conversation with director Gregory Caruso on the making of the film.

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June 26, 2021 - Filmmakers Michael & Mathias Jener, Lisa Brandt (SUPERHUMAN)

SUPERHUMAN was the winner of BEST SOUND & MUSIC at the June 2021 ENVIRONMENTAL Film Festival. You can watch the festival today (all day for free) HERE


Conversation with the team who brought SUPERHUMAN together and the terrific & important message it has.

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June 25, 2021 - Filmmaker Stuart Rideout (I WISH FOR YOU)

I WISH FOR YOU was the winner of BEST SHORT FILM at the June 2021 ENIVORNMENTAL Film Festival. You can watch the festival today (all day for free) HERE

Conversation with Stuart Rideout on the process of directing this important short film written by Michael Morpurgo and starring Jeremy Irons & Maxine Peake

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June 24, 2021 - Filmmaker Steve Selman (THE SAND BOX)

THE SAND BOX is a film about being stuck in time, exploring an emotional state of mind through movement, while using sand as a medium. Playing at the EXPERIMENTAL Film Festival on today. You can watch all day HERE

Conversation with Steve Selman about making this film at the Coney Island beach and working with the talented performer Elya Osmanova

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June 23, 2021 - Filmmaker/Animator Holly Schroeder (SHOWDOWN)

SHOWDOWN is a solitary UFO lands in a ghost town but tension mounts when a more sinister character arrives on the horizon. Playing at the ANIMATION Film Festival on Thursday. You can watch all day HERE

Conversation with the animator from Montana about the multi-year process making this amazing animation short film.

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June 22, 2021 - Animator/Filmmaker JC Little (2020)

2020 is a short animated film about what it was like to live through the unrelenting world-wide disaster that was the year 2020. Playing at the ANIMATION Film Festival on Thursday. You can watch all day HERE

Conversation with the amazing animator JC Little. She talks about the making of 2020, and her experiences working in the industry as an animator. https://twitter.com/AnimatedWoman

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June 21, 2021 - Actor/Writer Alan Hall (ANOTHER DAY)

ANOTHER DAY was the winner of BEST SHORT FILM at the June 2021 ROMANCE Film Festival. You can watch the festival for FREE today HERE

“Sam and Sinéad play out their past but something is different this time round.”

Conversation with the writer and star of the film, Alan Hall, on the process making this winning film.

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June 20, 2021 - Filmmaker Shota Fujii (MUSIC AND DEMENTIA)

MUSIC AND DEMENTIA was the winner of BEST DIRECTION at the June 2021 DOC SHORTS Festival. You can watch the festival today for FREE all day HERE

“A professional pianist was diagnosed as an early on set dementia when she was in her 50’s and forgotten how to play the piano. She was depressed since then. Her husband wanted her to get back her meaning of life and they started practicing piano together. After 3 years practice and her husband support, she was able to play the piano again although her symptom progresses.”

Truly and amazing story. Conversation with filmmaker Shota Fujii on the process making this film.

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June 19, 2021 - Filmmaker Gwen Isaac (TOKYO WOMAN)

TOKYO WOMAN was the winner of BEST SOUND & MUSIC at the June 2021 DOC SHORTS Festival. You can watch the festival today for FREE all day HERE

“Tokyo Woman encounters three working women in the midst of a tumultuous time in Japan’s gender relations. With a brief glimpse into their lives, these intimate exchanges allow for connection and understanding.”

Conversation with filmmaker Gwen Isaac on the process making this film.

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