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.
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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MOVING-IN-LAW was the winner of BEST PERFORMANCES at the Under 5 Minute Film Festival. WATCH the film and the festival this Friday. You can bookmark the festival link HERE
“Brigitte is moving into her apartment with the help of her sister Lisa, and brother in law, Aaron. But when Brigitte and Arron are left alone after Lisa is called away, one thing might easily lead to another between the in laws.”
Conversation with filmmaker Reynaldo Dumas on the making of this film from development to distribution.
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“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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FIX ME is the winning SHORT Screenplay from the 1st Scene & Short Script Festival. Interview with writer Aubree Sweeney on the process writing this story with the first scene reading after.
WATCH the 1st Scene Reading HERE
CAST LIST:
Narration: Allison
Arianna: Kyana Teresa
Miss Walker/Sara: Elizabeth Rose Morriss
Mason: Allan Michael Brunet
Dr. Ruffalo/Tammy: Hannah Ehman
Tom/Isaac/John: Bill Poulin
Larry/Jack/Homeless Man: Shawn Devlin
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1ST YEAR CHECKING is a feature SPORTS DOCUMENTARY Film that documents the life of the filmmaker’s son Grayson, a 12 year old hockey player as he goes into the dangerous and unknown world of check hockey.
WATCH the Film NOW for FREE all day Thursday HERE
Conversation with Michael Messner on the process making this film and the world of HOCKEY in general.
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THE ALPINES is a Thriller/Suspense Feature Film that is playing at the July 2021 LA FEEDBACK Film Festival. Playing at the festival all day for FREE this upcoming Sunday.
“The Alpines” follows seven friends coming together for a weekend getaway after several years of little contact. They’ve grown apart. They’ve moved on with their lives. But the secrets of their past have come back to haunt them. This time with a very real threat ready to expose every last one.
Conversation with director Dante Azibahn and the writer and lead actor of the film Mally Corrigan on the process making this Indy feature.
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WAKE is an artistic story-telling dance film designed to educate and bring awareness to underlying issues that have become normal in our society.
DANCE film playing at the DANCE Film Festival TODAY. You can watch anytime all day HERE
Conversation with producer Haylee Thompson on the making of this film and the twists and turns of story & design to make it happen.
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“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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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“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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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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