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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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September 9, 2021 - Filmmaker Alexandra Bekiou (AS THE WAVE BROKE)

AS THE WAVE BROKE is a multiple award winning film from Germany that is playing at the best of EUROPEAN Shorts Film Festival today. You can watch the film and festival for FREE HERE.

Candid conversation with filmmaker Alexandra Bekiou on the making of the film and why it was made.

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August 20, 2021 - Filmmaker Kakia Gkoudina (ALL FOR A HELEN)

ALL FOR A HELEN was the winner of BEST FILM at the August 2021 EXPERIMENTAL Film Festival. You can watch the film & festival all day today for FREE HERE.

Conversation with the filmmaker Kakia Gkoudina, from Greece, on the process making this multimedia work for film, sound and electronics.

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August 14, 2021 - Singer/Songwriter Jessica Elizabeth Davenport (CORETTA)

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CORETTA is a music video that features a mural was commissioned by Strictly Elizabeth and created in collaboration with Robot Muralist. This song is a single off the Strictly Elizabeth album Contemporary Construction released May 28, 2021.

Playing at the MUSIC VIDEO film festival August 2021. You can watch the festival HERE

Candid conversation with singer/co-director Jessica Elizabeth Davenport on the inspiration for writing this song and making the music video.


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August 13, 2021 - Singer/Songwriter Cheri Moon (AIN'T I A WOMAN Music Video)

AIN’T I A WOMAN is a Music Video written & performed by Cheri Moon. Playing at the August 2021 MUSIC Film Festival. You can watch the festival for FREE now HERE.

Or watch the YouTube feedback here: https://www.cherimoon.com/

Conversation with Cheri Moon on the process writing this song and then turning it into music video working with director Sophie Dia Pegrum.

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August 6, 2021 - Filmmaker Sonia Gemmiti (OUTSIDE MY WINDOW)

OUTSIDE MY WINDOW is an expressionistic exploration of agoraphobia and isolation. A young woman stares outside her window, summoning the courage to step outside. Playing at the DANCE Film Festival. You can watch the festival HERE for FREE NOW.

Conversation with Sonia Gemmiti on the process making her first film. We also dive into her decade long career as a Hollywood feature film Set Decorator.

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July 20, 2021 - Filmmaker Joseph Franciosa (FOX KEEPER)

FOX KEEPER was the winner of BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY at the July 2021 EXPERIMENTAL Film Festival.

“Based on the poem by Margaret Wesseling. The poem is about a man who finds a wild fox in a trap.”


Conversation with Joseph Franciosa on the process making this film and how he got inspired.

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July 18, 2021 - Anjali Mehta, Proma Khosla, Raashi Desai (DESCENT Dance Film)

“Descent” follows the story of K, a former asylum client of creator Anjali Mehta’s (https://www.theartiviststudio.com/) who was separated from her daughter upon arriving in the United States. Like so many other adults seeking asylum, the loss of her child at the hands of immigration authorities led K into a downward spiral — one that eventually manifested as schizophrenia.

WATCH the Dance Film HERE

Interview with the creative team of the film:

Cinematography & Editor: Raashi Desai

Director: Proma Khosla

Dancer, Story & Concept: Anjali Mehta

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July 10, 2021 - Filmmaker Ryan Timms (BEAUTY LIVES IN ME)

A dance film from students at A Chance to Dance for special needs in Charlotte, NC. A truly remarkable film and a must see for anyone with a pulse!

DANCE film playing at the DANCE Film Festival TODAY. You can watch anytime all day HERE


Conversation with filmmaker Ryan Timms on the process making this film.

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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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May 21, 2021 - Filmmaker/Artist Benedikte Esperi (WOMEN"S RIGHT TO VOTE)

WOMEN’S RIGHT TO VOTE was the winner of BEST PERFORMANCES at the May 2021 EXPERIMENTAL Film Festival. A film that is a tribute to Frigga Carlberg who became the central figure within social and politically interested women's circles in Gothenburg, and when the Swedish Society for Woman Suffrage was founded in 1902.

WATCH this film HERE at the festival today. Streams all day for FREE.


Conversation with true artist Benedikte Esperi on the process making this film.

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May 20, 2021 - Filmmaker Hyonok Kim (WEEPING WATER)

WEEPING WATER was the winner of BEST FILM at the May 2021 EXPERIMENTAL Film Festival. A film about the perils of a shark whose fin is hunted to sell as a delicacy. The dancer interprets the grace of the shark’s movements until the dire moment when he is captured in ropes and his fin severed. Shot entirely underwater.

WATCH this film HERE at the festival this Friday. Streams all day for FREE.

Interview with filmmaker Hyonok Kim on the process of making this innovative film.

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May 18, 2021 - Filmmaker Michael Coppola (LIFE IS NOW)

LIFE IS NOW was the winner of Best Experimental Film at the April 2021 EXPERIMENTAL Film Festival.

Conversation with the extremely talented filmmaker Michael Coppola. Go to his website and explore his creativity and projects: http://www.michaelcoppola.co.uk/

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May 16, 2021 - Filmmaker Ariyan Johnson (TRIGGERED)

TRIGGERED is the winner of BEST DIRECTION at the May 2021 BLACK Filmmakers Feedback Film Festival.

Perfectly executed, TRIGGERED takes us on a visual rollercoaster of music and movement, processing the emotional impact of social media from the inside out. WATCH the film for FREE at the festival streaming all day Sunday HERE.

Conversation with multi-talented artist Ariyan Johnson on the process of making this film from idea to final product. At the end she also shares her time acting on the 6 month shoot of BULWORTH (1998), directed and starring Warren Beatty.

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May 14, 2021 - Filmmaker/Animator Shuyler Nazareth (READY THE PRINCE Music Video)

READY THE PRINCE – REGICIDE song won at special award for BEST ANIMATION at the May 2021 MUSIC Film Festival. Watch the MUSIC VIDEO at the MUSIC Film Festival today for FREE HERE.

Conversation with animator/director Shuyler Nazareth on the process making this terrific animation video based on the song by his longtime friends who formed the band READY THE PRINCE.

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May 13, 2021 - Filmmaker Todd Lien, and Songwriter/Actor Bowen (FRESH OFF THE BOAT)

FRESH OFF THE BOAT was the winner of BEST PERFORMANCES at the May 2021 MUSIC Film Festival. Watch the MUSIC VIDEO at the MUSIC Film Festival this Friday for FREE HERE.

Great conversation with director Todd Lien and the songwriter/actor of the piece, his former student, Bowen. How the video got made curing COVID and what Todd is attempting to do to change the industry.

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May 12, 2021 - Executive Producer Stephen Beaudoin (CANTATA FOR A MORE HOPEFUL TOMORROW)

Stephen Beaudoin is the Executive Director of The Washington Chorus (thewashingtonchorus.org/). A three-time nominated and two-time Grammy Award winner, the 160-voice Washington Chorus presents an annual subscription series at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, plus performs at other prestigious venues.

COVID-19 happened and all of their concerts were cancelled. So what did Stephen Beaudoin do? He simply put together an amazing creative team to make a multiple award winning short film. Watch CANATA FOR A MORE HOPEFUL TOMORROW at the MUSIC Film Festival this Friday for FREE HERE.

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May 9, 2021 - Dancer Ana Maria Lucaciu (THIS FAR APART)

Shooting in Central Park during the Covid-19 lockdown. A fantastic opportunity during a pretty terrible time in history. Conversation with co-director and dancer Ana Maria Lucaciu on the process making THIS FAR APART with her co-director/partner T.M. Rives.

WATCH this film and the rest of the DANCE Film Festival RIGHT NOW.

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May 8, 2021 - Filmmakers Jennifer Rose & Robbie Shaw (ZABLEYALO)

How a random cycle of events lead to an amazing collaboration & film. Plus, the magic of filmmaking and finding a one of a kind location to make your movie.

Dancer and first time director Jennifer Rose & Editor/Cinematographer Robbie Shaw share their journey on making the terrific Dance Film ZABLEYALO.

WATCH this film and the rest of the DANCE Film Festival RIGHT NOW.

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