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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.

Posts in filmmaking
March 30, 2022 - Filmmaker Jack Hessler (SHY LITTLE BOY)

SHY LITTLE BOY played to rave reviews at the March 2022 LGBTQ+ Film Festival.

“In Jackson Hole, Wyoming, a newspaper reporter interviews two teenage drag queens as they get ready for a performance.”

Conversation with filmmaker Jack Hessler on the purpose and personal story making this film.

Film also playing at the WILDsound TV app all day on April 3rd. You can sign up for the 7 day free trial at www.wildsound.ca (available on your streaming services and APPS). There is a DAILY film festival to watch, plus a selection of award winning films on the platform. Then it’s only $3.99 per month.


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March 29, 2022 - Filmmaker Véa (THE KISSING GAME)

THE KISSING GAME was the winner of BEST FEATURE FILM at the 2022 LA LGBTQ+ Film Festival.

“An urban fantasy that explores love, betrayal, friendship, and identity. Kate and Sam are best friends, but there’s a tension building in their relationship. Based on a stage play. Done in one shot.”

Conversation with director Véa on the making of the film.

http://youdigital.ca/jai-jamais

https://instagram.com/youtheatremtl

Film also playing at the WILDsound TV app all day in April. You can sign up for the 7 day free trial at www.wildsound.ca (available on your streaming services and APPS). There is a DAILY film festival to watch, plus a selection of award winning films on the platform. Then it’s only $3.99 per month.


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March 27, 2022 - Filmmaker Col Dymock (LOVE DOESN'T EQUAL SEX)

LOVE DOESN’T EQUAL SEX played to rave reviews at the March 2022 LGBTQ+ Film Festival.

“Documentary about five people on the asexual spectrum sharing the stories of how they knew they were asexual, who they told, and how it affected their lives afterwards.”.

Conversation with Producer Col Dymock on the making of the film at Humber College and their reasons for making it.

Film also playing at the WILDsound TV app all day on April 3rd. You can sign up for the 7 day free trial at www.wildsound.ca (available on your streaming services and APPS). There is a DAILY film festival to watch, plus a selection of award winning films on the platform. Then it’s only $3.99 per month.



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March 26, 2022 - Filmmaker Priya Mishra (BATH BOMB)

BATH BOMB played to rave reviews at the March 2022 LGBTQ+ Film Festival. “On her mother's death anniversary, Emiko struggles with suppressing her grief and insecurities in front of the woman who loves her most.”

Conversation with writer/director Priya Mishra on the making of this personal film.

https://www.instagram.com/bathbomb.film/

Film also playing at the WILDsound TV app all day on Sunday March 27th. You can sign up for the 7 day free trial at www.wildsound.ca (available on your streaming services and APPS). There is a DAILY film festival to watch, plus a selection of award winning films on the platform. Then it’s only $3.99 per month.

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March 25, 2022 - Filmmaker Eddie Baca (LOOK IN MY EYES)

LOOK IN MY EYES is a LGBTQ+ feature film that played at the March 2022 WILDsound Festival.

“A sober gay man meets a NYC taxi driver from Crimea. Romance, Self deception. Pursuit of truth and oneself. Intrigue.”

Conversation with writer/co-director Eddie Baca on the making of the film and where he wants it to go from here.

Film also playing at the WILDsound TV app all day on Sunday March 27th. You can sign up for the 7 day free trial at www.wildsound.ca (available on your streaming services and APPS). There is a DAILY film festival to watch, plus a selection of award winning films on the platform. Then it’s only $3.99 per month.

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March 24, 2022 - Filmmaker/Dancer Alisa Rasera (DOORS)

“Doors” played at the March 2022 Female Film Festival to rave reviews. A dance film created in collaboration with three choreographers who designed scenes of movement with three very different, unique doors. This piece explores moving in outdoor spaces where doors appear in both nature and as brick n mortar. The camera was a witness to what was revealed.

Conversation with Alisa on the making of her first film.

Film also playing at the WILDsound TV app all day on Sunday March 27th. You can sign up for the 7 day free trial at www.wildsound.ca (available on your streaming services and APPS). There is a DAILY film festival to watch, plus a selection of award winning films on the platform. Then it’s only $3.99 per month.

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March 22, 2022 - Filmmaker/Animator Alec Iselin (THE IMAGE OF THE FOX)

THE IMAGE OF THE FOX was the winner of “Best Animation” at the February 2022 Feedback Animation Festival. A truly spectacular film that is a must see for anyone.

“The Image of The Fox is a film that explores the transformations of a mysterious gray matter as it constructs and deconstructs haunting sculptures.”

Candid interview with animator Alec Iselin on the making of the film.

https://www.instagram.com/aleciselin/

https://www.shibacreative.com/

Film also playing at the WILDsound TV app next month. You can sign up for the 7 day free trial at www.wildsound.ca (available on your streaming services and APPS). There is a DAILY film festival to watch, plus a selection of award winning films on the platform. Then it’s only $3.99 per month.


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March 20, 2022 - Filmmaker Dominic Cordisco (LIGHT ON WATER)

LIGHT ON WATER is a short experimental documentary by Environmental lawyer turned filmmaker Dominic Cordisco. Candid conversation with the filmmaker on how this film came to life.

“Light on Water is a capture of a moment and place in time as Dominic floated in his kayak in the Atlantic near Rockport, Maine.” Check out his website.

Film also playing at the WILDsound TV app TODAY. You can sign up for the 7 day free trial at www.wildsound.ca (available on your streaming services and APPS). There is a DAILY film festival to watch, plus a selection of award winning films on the platform. Then it’s only $3.99 per month.


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March 18, 2022 - Filmmaker Emily Murnane (THE WORST THAT COULD HAPPEN)

THE WORST THAT COULD HAPPEN was the winner of BEST PERFORMANCES at the Feb. 2022 Horror Feedback Film Festival.

“Sarah finally has a date set up with her long-time crush, Paul. She’s determined to make it perfect, but her anxiety causes her to imagine every worst case scenario, no matter how outlandish.”

Conversation with the talented Emily Murnane on the making of the film.

Twitter: https://twitter.com/emily_murnane/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilymurnane

Film also playing at the WILDsound TV app in April. You can sign up for the 7 day free trial at www.wildsound.ca (available on your streaming services and APPS). There is a DAILY film festival to watch, plus a selection of award winning films on the platform. Then it’s only $3.99 per month.


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March 17, 2022 - Filmmaker Alexander Julian (BIRTHDAY BOY)

BIRTHDAY BOY was the winner of BEST PERFORMANCES at the Feb. 2022 BLACK & WHITE Film Festival.

“An abusive dad gets his just desserts on his birthday.”

Conversation with director Alexander Julian on the making of the film.

Film also playing at the WILDsound TV app in April. You can sign up for the 7 day free trial at www.wildsound.ca (available on your streaming services and APPS). There is a DAILY film festival to watch, plus a selection of award winning films on the platform. Then it’s only $3.99 per month.


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March 16, 2022 - Filmmaker Patricia Delso Lucas (CSEND/DAYS WITHOUT TALKING)

“CSEND /Days without talking” is an amazing 4 minute short film from Belgium, written and directed by the multi-talented filmmaker Patricia Delso Lucas.

Conversation with Patricia on the making of the film. www.patriciadelsolucas.com

“Nora and Florent can't find love; one out of fear of being alone, the other out of fear of being herself.”

Film also played at the WILDsound TV app on March 18th. You can sign up for the 7 day free trial at www.wildsound.ca (available on your streaming services and APPS). There is a DAILY film festival to watch, plus a selection of award winning films on the platform. Then it’s only $3.99 per month.


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March 12, 2022 - Filmmaker Emma Keatley (THE FACE BEHIND THE RAT)

THE FACE BEHIND THE RAT played at the February 2022 Toronto Documentary Film Festival.

Performance Artist, Jonothon Lyons, tells his story behind the face of his Tik Tok famous character, Buddy the Rat. https://www.tiktok.com/@jonothonlyons

Conversation with NYU Student filmmaker Emma Keatley on the making of the film.

Film also playing at the WILDsound TV app next month. You can sign up for the 7 day free trial at www.wildsound.ca (available on your streaming services and APPS). There is a DAILY film festival to watch, plus a selection of award winning films on the platform. Then it’s only $3.99 per month.


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March 10, 2022 - Screenwriter Joan Tofteland (APPEARANCES)

APPEARANCES was the winner of best short screenplay at the Female Film Festival. Listen to interview with writer Joan Tofteland, followed by the short screenplay reading of “Appearances.”

Older gentleman and middle aged woman, who have never met before, have an interesting turned uncanny conversation at a baseball game.

CAST LIST:

Narrator: Steve Rizzo

Woman: Hannah Ehman

Man: Allan Michael Brunet

Food Vendor: Julie Sheppard

Brunette Woman/Mother: Kyana Teresa

Father: Sean Ballantyne

Son/Psychologist: Geoff Mays -

Script also playing at the WILDsound TV app next month. You can sign up for the 7 day free trial at www.wildsound.ca (available on your streaming services and APPS). There is a DAILY film festival to watch, plus a selection of award winning films on the platform. Then it’s only $3.99 per month.


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March 8, 2022 - "Loves Me, Loves Me Not" Film team

Conversation with Writer Ellen C Burr, Lead Actor Allison Norris-Austin, Lead Actor/Editor Giovanni Mocibob on the making of the award winning film “Loves Me, Loves Me Not”. Winner of Best Film at the February 2022 COMEDY Film Festival.

“Two middle-aged quirky singles are at the same restaurant waiting, fretting, getting anxious to meet the other one they connected with on OK-cupid with a 90+ compatibility rating.”

From Double L Productions: https://doublelproductions.com/

Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/doublelfilmproduction/

Film also playing at the WILDsound TV app next month. You can sign up for the 7 day free trial at www.wildsound.ca (available on your streaming services and APPS). There is a DAILY film festival to watch, plus a selection of award winning films on the platform. Then it’s only $3.99 per month.


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March 7, 2022 - Filmmaker/Animator Andrew Lehman (PORT)

PORT played to rave reviews at the Feb. 2022 THRILLER/SUSPENSE Festival.

Conversation with Andrew Lehman on the making of the film.

Vimeo page: https://vimeo.com/561996313

Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/slishslash7

Film also playing at the WILDsound TV app next month. You can sign up for the 7 day free trial at www.wildsound.ca (available on your streaming services and APPS). There is a DAILY film festival to watch, plus a selection of award winning films on the platform. Then it’s only $3.99 per month.


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March 6, 2022 - Filmmaker/Actor Anu Bhatt (AUTOCORRECT)

AUTOCORRECT was the winner of BEST FILM at the February 2022 WILDsound Film Festival.


https://anubhatt.com/

Ansu is a careful, by-the-book actor in the midst of Zoom rehearsals with a big-shot white director and an all-white cast apart from herself. She decides to address a long-standing issue of name mispronunciation with the director, Laura Peterson.

Conversation with Anu Bhatt on the process writing the screenplay, and then the co-directing and starring in the film.

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March 4, 2022 - Filmmaker Tony Shyu (THE RACE EPIDEMIC)

THE RACE EPIDEMIC played to rave reviews at the February 2022 DOCUMENTARY Film Festival.


https://theracedocumentary.org/

Winner of the best documentary award of the Chinese American film festival, The Race Epidemic is about another outbreak caused by Covid-19 - An epidemic of racism against Asian Americans. With a politicized pandemic sweeping through the country and a president calling it the Chinese Virus, the rise of attacks and hate against Asian Americans is not surprising.

Conversation with filmmaker Tony Shyu on the making of the documentary feature.

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March 2, 2022 - Musician/Filmmakers Filmmakers Stella Cole & Emma Scotson (FINE)

FINE was the winner of Best Performances at the February 2022 EXPERIMENTAL Film Festival.


https://www.stellaxemma.com/

FINE, the Official Music Video - Sometimes no is enough without having to explain the story of why. This video embodies and presents as many depictions of “no” as possible.

Conversation with artists Stella Cole and Emma Scotson on the making of the film and the creation of the song.

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March 1, 2022 - Filmmaker Nathan Bach (NO SMALL DREAMS)

NO SMALL DREAMS was the winner of BEST FILM at the February 2022 DOCUMENTARY Short Film Festival.

http://www.newstorycharity.org/


”After a trip to Haiti, where he saw thousands living in unimaginable conditions, young entrepreneur Brett was shaken. Upon his return, Brett met Alexandria, an inner-city educator recovering from a devastating loss, and Matthew, a tech-savvy social impact advocate. The three bonded over a belief that the shelter crisis needed new solutions, and despite their qualifications, they set out to change the narrative for thousands of families in need.”

Conversation with director Nathan Bach on the making of the film.

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February 28, 2022 - Director Jammie Patton & Writer/Actor Kiziana Jean-Louis (THE NEST)

THE NEST played to rave reviews at the February 2022 Female Film Festival. Conversation with director Jammie Patton & screenwriter/star Kiziana Jean-Louis on the making of the film.

“Tanya, a young, single mom, plans to drop off Tam, her daughter, at college and live her best life. Tam's over exuberance in leaving the care of her mother's overprotective nest creates tension. Tanya is faced with the decision to rediscover herself and possibly her dreams in the process.”

Film also playing at the WILDsound TV app next month. You can sign up for the 7 day free trial at www.wildsound.ca (available on your streaming services and APPS). There is a DAILY film festival to watch, plus a selection of award winning films on the platform. Then it’s only $3.99 per month.


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