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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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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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June 16, 2021 - Brothers Tom Schellenberg, Kyle & Seton Roberts (ONE STEP AT A TIME)

“One Step At A Time captures the story of brothers Kyle and Tom as they portaged canoes, over 200km and 20 days, in the Himalayan Mountains to raise money for KOSHISH Nepal. 100% of the money raised has gone directly to support KOSHISH Nepal in building a Women’s mental health Transit Centre in Kathmandu, Nepal.”

Learn all about this film and cause at https://www.theweightwecarry.com/ and/or go to their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/TheWeightWeCarry/

Directed by younger brother, Seton Roberts, who also joins in the podcast conversation with Kyle Roberts & Tom Schellenberg to chat about their journey making this film.

Playing at the SPORTS DOCUMENTARY Festival this upcoming Thursday all day for FREE. Go to the exclusive link HERE.

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June 13, 2021 - Filmmaker Kathryn Schott (FAREWELL MR. BAKER)

FAREWELL MR. BAKER was the winner of FUNNIEST FILM at the June 2021 COMEDY Film Festival.

“A lone college professor strives to expose the flaws in our education system. Comedic short.”

Kate Schott chats about the making of this film with her creative team that she met at UCLA, and the making of this film.

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June 12, 2021 - Musician Ajeet (WHEN SHE RISES Music VIdeo)

Musician Ajeet (https://ajeetmusic.com/) stops by to chat about her music video WHEN SHE RISES, that is playing at the June 2021 MUSIC Film Festival. WATCH, for FREE, this upcoming Sunday. Screens all day. Get your tickets HERE.

“Each stage of the moon’s cycle has an essence and a feeling. “When She Rises” invokes the feeling of an inward turn, and tells the story of quiet strength rising out of times spent in solitude and life’s shadows. In this it reflects the feeling of the waning moon; a descent through the inner layers to a deeper place within.”

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June 11, 2021 - Filmmakers Michael Jacinto, Aidan Tracy (HIT THE BUCKET)

HIT THE BUCKET was the winner of BEST FILM at the June 2021 MUSIC Festival. Playing, for FREE, at the MUSIC Film Festival this upcoming Sunday. Screens all day. Get your tickets HERE.

“On an ordinary day in Union Square Park, Jordan, a soundcloud rapper, struggles to get pedestrians to listen to his music. Meanwhile, Brianna, a cypher rapper battles other freestylers for respect and Lorenzo, a 12 year old kid finds difficulty in learning how to bucket drum.”

Conversation with the talented filmmaking team on the process making this terrific film.

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June 10, 2021 - Filmmaker Elizabeth Rakhilkina (NEW FLESH FOR THE OLD CEREMONY)

NEW FLESH FOR THE OLD CEREMONY was the winner of BEST SHORT FILM at the June 2021 LGBTQ+ Film Festival. Playing for FREE all say Saturday. Bookmark the page and see the full lineup HERE.

“A lesbian reverie set amidst the backwoods of New England, New Flesh for the Old Ceremony explores the physicality of grief through a macabre fable about a woman whose wife is devoured by and then possesses their beloved pack of dogs.”

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June 9, 2021 - Actor/Screenwriter/Producer Tim Christian (THE VIRTUAL CONNECTION)

THE VIRTUAL CONNECTION was the winner of BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY at the June 2021 LGBTQ+ Film Festival.

“A MAN, of a certain age, newly single after a long relationship, finds himself navigating dating and romance through the mediator of the smart phone.”

Interview actor turned screenwriter turned producer Tim Christian on the making of the film. From writing a role for himself to producing the film. An inspiring story.

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June 8, 2021 - Filmmaker/Actor Lauren Harris (DEFINING DODO)

DEFINING DODO was the winner of Best Performances at the June 2021 LGBTQ+ Film Festival. Playing for FREE all say Saturday. Bookmark the page and see the full lineup HERE.

“This story was written to spark viewers’ prior knowledge (even if only on a tangential level) of growing up and navigating the realities of machismo in the pursuit of self-expression from a Latino perspective.”

Conversation with director and star Lauren Harris on the making of DEFINING DODO from concept to distribution.

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June 7, 2021 - Filmmaker Benedict Kasulis (TOUCH THE BOULDER)

“Touch the Boulder” is a feature documentary that follows a satirical sports blogger’s longshot campaign against a corrupt political machine for a State House seat in rural Ohio.

Playing at the POLITICAL Film Festival this Friday. Get your FREE tickets HERE.

Conversation with filmmaker Benedict Kasulis on the process making the documentary and finding the story in editing.

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June 5, 2021 - Filmmaker Mackenzie Carlson (TEETER)

TEETER was the winner of BEST DANCE FILM at the June 2021 DANCE Film Festival. Watch the festival for FREE all day tomorrow HERE.

“Teeter portrays a codependent relationship between two people; one of whom plays the role of supporter and caretaker whilst the other moves freely, unencumbered by their own instability.”

Interview with the multi-talented filmmaker Mackenzie Carlson on the process of making her first film (with many more to come!).

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June 2, 2021 - Writer/Producer David Schroeder (THIS MODERN MAN IS BEAT)

THIS MODERN MAN IS BEAT is the winner of BEST THRILLER short film for the 2021 season. You can watch this film at the HORROR/THRILLER Festival this upcoming Friday for FREE HERE.

Amazing conversation with screenwriter turned producer David Schroeder on the process making this film. From Crowdfunding to Distribution - it’s a story you’ll want to hear.

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May 31, 2021 - Filmmaker Rachel Pasztor (1997 BUDAPEST)

1997 BUDAPEST was the winner of BEST SOUND & MUSIC at the May 2021 Experimental Film Festival.

“In 1997, at the age of sixteen, the dancer and choreographer Mimi Jeong moved to Budapest from South Korea. She stayed in Budapest for two years. It was her first experience abroad. Today her connection to Budapest is a special one, it is light-hearted, lonely, nostalgic and sorrowful.”

Conversation with filmmaker Rachel Pasztor on why she made this film and her connection with Budapest and Mimi Jeong.

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May 30, 3021 - Filmmaker Casper Paaske (EXIT AT ENTRANCE)

EXIT AT ENTRANCE was the winner of BEST SOUND & MUSIC at the May 2021 COMEDY Film Festival. Playing at the COMEDY Film Festival today. Stream for FREE all day Sunday HERE

“A black comedy about a pregnant woman, Louise, who wants an abortion, meeting a receptionist, whose professional and empathetic lines are a little blurred.”

Conversation with the Denmark filmmaker on the process making this film.

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May 28, 2021 - Filmmaker/Dancer Janell Burgess (CHAMELEON)

CHAMELEON was the winner of BEST SOUND & MUSIC at the May 2021 DANCE Film Festival.

“"Chameleon" is a transformative blend of two spirits becoming one. Representing the continuous re-inventing of relationship, it evokes and awakens both feelings of submissiveness & sensuality. Originally created as an ensemble dance for stage work, today, Choreographer and Artistic Director of Jazz Spectrum Dance Company, Janell Burgess has re-invented "Chameleon" into a beautiful pas de deux for film. Ms. Burgess worked closely with composer Cisco Dimas to create new & original music specifically for this dance for film.”

Great chat with Janell Burgess on the process making this film during COVID, and how when they lost their location shoot days before production turned out to be the best thing that ever happened to them.

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May 27, 2021 - Filmmaker Sam Wall (BYSTANDER)

BYSTANDER was the winner of BEST DIRECTION at the May 2021 COMEDY Film Festival. Playing at the COMEDY Film Festival this Sunday. Stream for FREE all day Sunday HERE

“A foot chase leads to a set of unexpected, and unfortunate consequences.”

Conversation with filmmaker Sam Wall on the 3 year journey making this Comedy short. Must listen!

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May 25, 2021 - Filmmaker Kiah Clingman (EAVESDROPPING ON THE ELDERS)

EAVESDROPPING ON THE ELDERS was the winner of BEST PERFORMANCES at the May 2021 BLACK Filmmakers Feedback Film Festival.

Kiah Clingman talks about the amazing story of how this film got made and the tribute it was for her father.

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May 24, 2021 - Filmmaker Adam Dillon (SPIRAL)

SPIRAL is a dance film exploring what it’s like to have a panic attack. Played at the May 2021 DANCE Film Festival. Winner of BEST PERFORMANCES at the festival.


Chat with filmmaker Adam Dillon on how it all came together during the Covid-19 era. From the amazing location, to the unbelievable performance by the dance Jayden Russell.

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May 23, 2021 - Filmmaker Anthony "Ash" Brennan (WE ARE CONJOLA – OUR FIRE OUR STORY)

WE ARE CONJOLA – OUR FIRE OUR STORY is a feature film from Australia playing at the May 2021 ENVIRONMENTAL Film Festival.

After almost being wiped off the map, a traumatized community waited for help. But it never came. Conjola was abandoned and left for dead. Local artists then started creating. They needed to heal. It gave the community hope and solidified their journey to recovery, together. Ash hopes that this film will be part of that recovery.

Watch the festival HERE until the end of the weekend. Must watch documentary.

Conversation from Canada to Australia with filmmaker Anthony “Ash” Brennan about how this film NEEDED to be made and how he had to balance his emotions telling such a personal story.

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May 22, 2021 - Filmmaker/Actor Collin Chute (LATE NIGHT SWIM)

The art of pulling off a great performance while also directing the film. Chat with multi-talented performer and director Collin Chute about his short film LATE NIGHT SWIM.

Playing at the Best of DRAMA Shorts Festival Today. WATCH the film now.

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