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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.

Nov. 26th 2020- Interview with Screenwriter Paul Hewitt (DRUNKEN NOODLES)

DRUNKEN NOODLES is a TV PILOT about a personal chef who keeps running into trouble with her clients. Great chatting with the screenwriter Paul Hewitt about his process and how he came up with the idea for this winning teleplay. With audio version reading of the script after the interview.

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Watch the Screenplay Reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufZ2RK2ojDA

Nov. 25th 2020 - Interview with screenwriter Steve Sasaki (THE CAMERA)

Interview with the winning writer of the short script THE CAMERA, from the DIVERSITY Film Festival. With audio version reading of the script after the interview.

Watch the Screenplay Reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5QbQEAq-xU

A Japanese-American woman must get her 21-year-old son to take medications now, necessary for release from a psychiatric ward so they can move cross-country for her new job promotion, but his resistance is key to her freedom from bondage, caused by past traumas.

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Nov. 24th 2020 - Watch & Listen Podcast: "NORMAL PORN FOR NORMAL PEOPLE" (dir. Amber Rose McNeil)

Watch the short film NORMAL PORN FOR NORMAL PEOPLE: https://amberrosemcneill.com/#/normal-porn-for-normal-people/

Then come back and listen to the podcast with director Amber Rose McNeill. A chat out sex on film, violence on film, and serial killers.

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November 23rd 2020 - Watch & Listen Podcast: "INSIDE OUT TERRAIN" Short Film (dir. Samia Zaidi)

Watch the Short Film INSIDE OUT TERRAIN: https://www.weirdozine.com/blog/inside-out-terrain-premier

Then come about and listen to the interview with director Samia Zaidi. Great conversation with Samia chatting about the art of making a film with other talented collaborators (all living in other countries). Plus the current world we live in and how to maneuver in a racist culture.

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November 20th 2020 - Interview with Screenwriter Jay Strong (GREEN ACRES "Hooters to Hooterville")

Interview with all around creator Jay Strong who wrote a terrific TV SPEC screenplay on the classic show GREEN ACRES. It’s a new take on the show - the moments that took place when the cameras weren’t on. Listen to best scene “audio version” reading after the interview.

Watch GREEN ACRES "Hooters to Hooterville" best scene reading: https://youtu.be/kdGDmHQmq00

Oliver and Lisa deal with the Ziffels shooting a porno in their barn.

CAST LIST: Narrator: Allison Kampf

Oliver: Bill Poulin

Eb: Scott Beaudin

Lisa: Alicia Payne

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November 19th 2020 - Watch & Listen: Short Film “WIVES OF THE SKIES” (Dir. Honey Lauren)

Wives of the Skies, set in 1965, stars two stewardesses, Fran and Marcy. Derrick, a British photojournalist interviews them as ‘subjects” for his “documentary film” and they are revealed as very different then Derrick ever hoped for or could possibly have expected. As they get to know each other, Wives Of The Skies makes a contemporary socio-cultural statement regarding the meme of “the good girl, drawn bad”

Then listen to the podcast interview with director Honey Lauren. Honey chats about the process of making this period piece film on a limited budget & collaborating with her talented team.

Watch the Audience FEEDBACK of the film: https://youtu.be/uNaF08dUxqk

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November 18 2020 - Watch & Listen Podcast: Short Film THROUGH THESE EYES (Dir. Armeara Blackwell)

Watch the Short Dance Film THROUGH THESE EYES: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ev3GEX3oe4&feature=youtu.be

Come back and listen to the interview with director Armeara Blackwell about the inspiration and process on making this terrific short dance film.

Watch the Audience Feedback Video of the short film: https://youtu.be/SQs57_ZYMU0

Song: “Live Black” by @konkrete ft. @keedronbryant & @tamikadmallory Choreography: Armeara Blackwell (@mearaaaa_) Dancers: Moniq Bevans (@mmbevans2) Natori Blackman (@natori.aliyah) London Smith

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November 17 2020 - Interview with DP/Editor Dustin Lee (NUMEROUS DUO)

Watch the award winning Horror Short Film “NUMERUS DUO” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqeD_bI3C_Y

Then come back and listen to the interview with DP/Editor and overall creator Dustin Lee. Dustin chats about the process of making this film and his many other shorts while balancing his family life.

Dustin is also a master of the “FAN EDIT”. Go to his website http://www.maple-films.com/ and you can watch this fan edits of “The Hobbit”, “Rogue One”, and the supercut of “The Darkest Hour” & “Dunkirk”.

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November 16th 2020 - Interview with Politician turned Screenwriter John Ravitz (THE WRONG CANDIDATE)

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November 16th 2020 - Interview with Politician turned Screenwriter John Ravitz (THE WRONG CANDIDATE)

Terrific conversation with the winning writer of the TV Pilot “THE WRONG CANDIDATE” from the Crime/Mystery Festival. John is a former member of the New York State Assembly. (1991 to 2002). The last of the dying breed “Liberal Republican”.

We dive into the current political climate in the USA before talking about this intriguing script and potential great TV show.

Watch the best scene script reading: https://youtu.be/oLsizgucKPY

When a well financed domestic terrorist organization which has breed sleeper agents since they were children, finally have a viable candidate to run for president, the current president sets into motion a plan to put his own successor in the Oval Office.

CAST LIST:

Narrator: Allison Kampf

Dorothy: Hannah Ehman

Paul: Steve Rizzo

Lanky Boy/Man: Geoff Mays

Mr. Smith/Voice Over PA: Allan Michael Brunet

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November 13th 2020 - WATCH & LISTEN Podcast: Batman Film LIVING IN CRIME ALLEY (dir. Rob Ayling)

Watch the Batman Short Film LIVING IN CRIME ALLEY: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMZhv92mb7I

Then come back and listen to the interview with director Rob Ayling. Rob talks about having his screenplay performed at our festival a few years ago and then the process of turning it into a film. The creative and emotional journeys of making a film.

Filmmakers website: https://www.robayling.com/

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November 12th 2020 - WATCH & LIST Podcast: LGBTQ/DOC Short Film LOVE CRIME (Dir. Bethany Teague)

WATCH the Short Film LOVE CRIME: https://clickandpledge.com/foundation/irqr/

Then come back and LISTEN to the podcast interview with the director Bethany Teague.

Bethany chats about the CLICK & PLEDGE foundation (https://clickandpledge.com/) and all of the films that she is doing for different causes. Plus, her process on making a film and the art of interviewing the subjects in her movies and making them feel comfortable. It’s all about trust!

Summary of Film: To be LGBTQ+ in Iran is to fear for your life. Four Iranian refugees reflect on their traumatizing past, their new life abroad and their hope for the future.


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November 11th 2020 - Interview with Screenwriter Oliver Warren (THREE DATES WITH BEN)

Great conversation with director/writer OLIVER WARREN from his offices in the UK. We talk about his winning LGBT screenplay THREE DATES WITH BEN and his directing career specializing in the fashion industry.

For more about Oliver, visit his website: https://oliverwarren.com/

Watch the best scene reading of THREE DATES WITH BEN: https://youtu.be/JvaaBDFDPq4

A brutal dumping, and a vow to win back his first love, sends a gay eighteen year old romantic into a spiral of discovery and destruction, but over the next decade, each time the damaged ex resurfaces, his heart is crushed anew, however when the romantic’s latest partner is dragged into this savage love affair, he must finally learn to lay his first love to rest.

CAST LIST:

Narration: Allison Kampf

Radio DJ : Steve Rizzo

Ben: Manny Pacheco

Fatima : Val Cole

GRAZYNA: Miram Capper

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November 10th 2020 - Watch & Listen Podcast: Short Film REMOTE (director Edouard Paquet)

Watch & Listen Podcast.

First off - WATCH the short film REMOTE: https://vimeo.com/342122166

Come back and LISTEN to the podcast with director Edouard Paquet.

Conversation about the making of this terrific film about Bardsey Island; home to just 4 permanent residents.

Watch the Audience FEEDBACK Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTnsQXy1_RY

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November 9th 2020 - Interview with Screenwriter Paul Raasch (UNDER COVER OF DARKNESS)

The Animation Festival winner for his TV PILOT screenplay UNDER COVER OF DARKNESS, Paul Raasch wrote an amazing & timely screenplay. Great to chat with him about his process and where this idea came from. Audio version of his best scene reading after the interview.

Watch the Screenplay Reading: https://youtu.be/bQGZsRr2msQ

Set in a future version of North America where all law enforcement is replaced by a single security firm owned by a large family, an aspiring entertainer, and her half-brother, befriend the daughter of a distinguished member of the family. However, the three get tangled up in a conspiracy against the firm when one of the firms' high ranking members is murdered.

CAST LIST:

Narrator: Allison Kampf

Yoldana: Hannah Ehman

Veronica: Kyana Teresa

Jason/Jason Scott Beaudin

Cashier: Bill Poulin

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November 6th 2020 - Interview with Screenwriter Phillip Hollins (BLACKBALLED)

Timely podcast today as we interview Dr. Phillip Hollins from Arizona. A former US military official turned philosopher & writer, Phillip has written the most interesting screenplay in the most interesting of times.

Watch the Screenplay Reading: https://youtu.be/iq-O3MeMGBE

‘Blackballed,’ centers on an awkward relationship between a black FBI agent and the newly elected white supremacist leader whose daughter, by some twist of fate, gets a heart transplant from the FBI agent’s son, causing them to flee together from hate group leaders who wish them harm.

CAST LIST:

Narration: Allison Kampf

Travis: Manny Pacheco

Nicole: Mriam Capper

Bucky: Fabio Abreu

Doctor Pendergrass: Steve Rizzo

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November 5th 2020 - Interview with Screenwriter Benjamin Jefferson (BLACK WIDOW)

Terrific conversation with rising talent Benjamin Jefferson. We chat about his winning fan fiction screenplay about the origin story of the BLACK WIDOW Marvel character. Full audio version reading of his short script after the interview.

Watch the Screenplay Reading: https://youtu.be/m_UezY1p83A

A beautiful, newly trained KGB officer must complete her final test to prove her loyalty to the state and earn her code name: BLACK WIDOW

CAST LIST:

Narrator: Allison Kampf

Headmistress/Young Girl (F): Cassandra Guthrie

Ivan (M): Manny Pacheco

Natalia (F): Miriam Capper

Matt (M): Steve Rizzo

Tommy (M): Allan Michael Brunet

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November 4th 2020 - Interview with Screenwriter Nicole De Sapio (Magnificent Mid Century Met)

The history of Opera post WWII is front in center in this historical screenplay. Great conversation with screenwriter Nicole De Sapio. Audio version of the script movie after the interview.

Watch the Screenplay Movie: https://youtu.be/A37Oi1X2jHU

Singers at the post-WWII Metropolitan Opera House face artistic and personal challenges amid cultural and social changes.

CAST LIST:

Narration: Allison Kampf

ROBERT: Manny Pacheco

ABE: Geoff Mays

LILLIAN: Val Cole

SECRETARY: Danielle Nicole

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November 3rd 2020 - Interview with screenwriter Clara Bijl (FOR BETTER OR WORSE)

Great interview with the Female Festival’s 2020 Feature Screenplay Winner Clara Bijil. Her screenplay FOR BETTER OR WORSE is a terrific comedy with social elements. The perfect podcast to listen to on the US election day. Interview then a best scene reading, audio version, of the screenplay follows.

Summary: An American-born woman who’s deemed to be an “illegal” attempts to avoid deportation at any cost, only to find that her seemingly fool-proof plan has backfired.


Watch the full screenplay performance reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=433Oi-mpw20

CAST LIST:

Various: Regan Brown
Phil: Dale Samms
Jane: Cassandra Guthrie
Narration: Kat Smiley
Edith: Melie Rondeau
Brad: Hugh Ritchie
Mike: Wayne Yuan

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November 2nd 2020 - Interview with writer Camille Sanghera (Short Story WHO IS SHE?)

WHO IS SHE? is a terrific short story where you get a glimpse into the mind of the main character, Marley, as she composes herself in the bathroom of a club while her unassuming husband waits for her outside.


Great interview with writer Camille Sanghera, followed by the audio version movie of the short story.

Watch the STORY MOVIE: https://youtu.be/86V6HmTi6i0

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Oct. 30th 2020 - Watch & Listen Podcast: "Numerus Duo" Horror Short film (dir. Nick Fiorella)

Watch the award winning Horror Short Film “NUMERUS DUO” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqeD_bI3C_Y

Then come back and LISTEN to the interview with writer/director Nick Fiorella. Nick chats with Matthew about the process of making this terrific film in Cleveland, Ohio. From developing the screenplay, to pre-production and forming his team, to directing the film on set, to post production edit, sound design, and special effects.

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