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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.

October 22, 2021 - Screenwriter Stacy Dymalski (A BIT MUCH)

A BIT MUCH was the September 2021 FEMALE Festival best screenplay winner. “After being told her whole life she’s “a bit much,” an outspoken middle-aged woman has an existential crisis when a first date asks her, “Do you want red or white wine?” Unsure how to answer, she retreats to the restroom in embarrassment, where both sides of her psyche recount her past to help her determine if authenticity is a plus or a minus when it comes to new relationships.”

Conversation with the talented Stacy Dymalski on writing this screenplay. Followed by a best scene reading.

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WATCH the best scene reading of A BIT MUCH

CAST LIST:

Narration: Elizabeth Roose Morriss
Waiter: Andy Camp
Robert: Geoff Mays
Marlene: Kyana Teresa

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October 22, 2021 - Filmmaker/Actor Patricia McCormack (MYRTLE)

MYRTLE was the winner of BEST PERFORMANCES at the October 2021 WILDsound Film Festival. “Myrtle, a trailer park Mom from Indiana, cooks dinner for her son. But something’s not quite right. This kitchen is anonymous, industrial, and Myrtle’s working to a deadline. As her composure unravels, we realize that 21 grams is all that separates life from death.:

Playing at the best of EUROPEAN Shorts Festival right NOW

Conversation with the extremely talented Patricia McCormack on the process making her film first and starring in it as well.

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October 21, 2021 - Screenwriter Bradley M. Look (A Package Of Dreams)

“A Package Of Dreams”, is a short animated script, is about a six-year-old boy, Andrew who dreams of becoming a horror host when he grows up. But, by the time he’s in his early twenties, that life long dream gets derailed. His father has arranged for Andrew to work at the same package delivery service as he does.

Conversation with Bradley M. Look on his prosperous writing career, following by the best scene reading of his screenplay. You can watch the video version HERE

CAST LIST:

Narrator: Elizabeth Rose Morriss
Uncle Icky (M-50s): Steve Rizzo
ARCHAELOGIST #1 (M-30s): Geoff Mays
ARCHAELOGIST #2 (F-30s): Hannah

Bradley is also an accomplished makeup artist in Hollywood who has worked on over 63 productions, including The Hunger Games and Star Trek franchises. You can see his full resume on IMDB.

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October 21, 2021 - Filmmakers Peter Lavery & Joe Andrews (TEQUILA DREAM)

TEQUILA DREAM was the winner of BEST FILM at the October 2021 STUDENT Film Festival. “After being reluctantly persuaded by his friend, Alex, and finding himself in a club in the heart of Dublin City, Luke’s night changes when he meets Nora, an attractive and witty young woman, who not only proves to be memorable but also steals his heart.”

Playing at the best of EUROPEAN Shorts Festival right NOW

Conversation with director Peter Lavery and producer Joe Andrews on the making of the film.

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October 20, 2021 - Filmmaker Edsta (TAKE THE VAX)

TAKE THE VAX was the winner of BEST SOUND & MUSIC at the October 2021 WILDsound Film Festival. “After the COVID-19 pandemic subsided, and people are getting back to their lives, Mark, a vaccine skeptic, soon realizes that he has no other choice but to take the vax.”

Playing at the Best of DRAMA Film Festival for FREE right NOW.

Conversation with Edsta on the making of this polarizing film and what motivated him to do it.

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October 20, 2021 - Filmmaker Josiah Lydon (STRAWBERRY SMOOTHIE)

STRAWBERRY SMOOTHIE was the winner of BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY at the October 2021 Film Festival. “A confused coffee date the morning after a young man and older woman spend the night together.”

Playing at the Best of DRAMA Film Festival for FREE right NOW.

Conversation with filmmaker Josiah Lydon on the process making “Strawberry Smoothie” from development to distribution.

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October 19, 2021 - Screenwriter Brad Dude (FINDING EDEN)

FINDING EDEN is an award winning screenplay. “Captured along with 30 female asylum-seekers by modern-day pirates on a remote utopian island, Captain Anna Kruger struggles to escape while her rescue ship’s crew attempts to unite warring African, Arab and Asian villages to mount a rescue.”

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Conversation with Brad Dude on the process writing this screenplay. Followed by the 1st scene reading of the script.

CAST LIST:

Narration: Elizabeth Rose Morriss
Chike: Bill Poulin
Desta: Geoff Mays
Kruger: Hannah Ehman
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October 19, 2021 - Filmmaker Pia Sun (Ideal Dating With Condom)

“(Ideal Dating With Condom” is a Student Animation film from a school in Germany directed by Pai Sun. “In today's ever-changing sexual landscape, people can find sex-partners much easier than ever before with the development of social media.”

You can see Pia’s amazing work on her website: https://www.piasmy.com/

Conversation with Pia on the process making this film.

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November 18, 2021 - Filmmaker Drew Petrimoulx (CARVING A NEW LIFE)

CARVING A NEW LIFE is an award winning short film about a recovering addict named Daniel Bugna as he went through the process of making a classic chair from a whole piece of wood. Playing at the DOCUMENTARY Short Film Festival - WATCH for FREE NOW

Conversation with Drew Petrimoulx on the amazing story of how this film can to life.

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October 17, 2021 - Filmmaker Jean Chapiro (HAMBRE: HUNGRY FOR LIFE)

HAMBRE: HUNGRY FOR LIFE is a personal and poetic documentary that explores the journey to overcome anorexia by coming to terms with all that being hungry for life implies. By approaching this concept from a physical, emotional, and spiritual perspective, viewers are invited to partake in this transformative journey. Playing at the DOCUMENTARY Short Film Festival - WATCH for FREE NOW

Conversation with filmmaker Jean Chapiro on the making of the film and this personal journey.

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October 16, 2021 - Filmmaker Emily Ruhl (BLUE MOON)

BLUE MOON is a vibrant vignette of a love story that takes place in a single night. It follows two young women through Los Angeles as they explore the depths of themselves and one another. Playing at the LGBTQ+ Film Festival today - Watch for FREE NOW!

Conversation with filmmaker Emily Ruhl on the process making this film from development to distribution.

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OctoBER 15, 2021 - Musician Morgan-Paige Melbourne & Director Micheal Hidetoshi Mori (WHERE DO I GO?)

WHERE DO I GO? was the winner of BEST FILM at the October 2021 Experimental/Dance/Music Film Festival. You can watch this film now on their YouTube Channel.

Produced by Tapestry Opera: https://tapestryopera.com/

You can learn more about Morgan-Paige Melbourne at: https://morganmusic5.wixsite.com/morganpaigepianist

Conversation with director Micheal Hidetoshi Mori and musician Morgan-Paige Melbourne on the process making this music video.

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October 14, 2021 - Filmmakers Aidan Walters & Christopher Barga (CLEANING UP)

CLEANING UP was the winner of BEST PERFORMANCES at the October 2021 CHICAGO Feedback Film Festival. “Two mid-level crooks have just pulled off the biggest heist of their careers, but the job isn’t over yet.”

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Conversation with filmmakers Aidan Walters & Christopher Barga on the process making this film.

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October 14, 2021 - Screenwriter Janet Oh (WOOSUNG 2020)

WOOSUNG 2020 is a winning TV PILOT screenplay from the FAN FICTION Film Festival. “This script is a greatly structured story about the challenges of someone who isn’t familiar with her culture and is trying to integrate herself into it.”

Conversation with writer Janet Oh followed by the BEST SCENE Screenplay Reading of WOOSUNG 2020.

CAST LIST:

Narration: Steve Rizzo

Justin: Bill Poulin

Tae-Min: Sean Ballantyne

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October 13, 2021 - Actor/Producer Alexander Klebanoff (THE DECIPIO)

THE DECIPIO was the winner of BEST DIRECTON at the October 2021 LA Feedback Film Festival. “After years of working undercover, Agent Victor O'Connor becomes unhinged as he discovers things aren't exactly as they seem.”

You can watch the best of CRIME/DRAMA Short Film Festival right now for FREE HERE

Conversation with the Producer/Lead Actor of the film Alexander Klebanoff on the making of THE DECIPIO.

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October 12, 2021 - Filmmaker Daniel Gartzke (Water We Doing! The Global Mission to Clean Water)

“Water We Doing!” is a feature documentary that addresses exactly how we can use science, engineering and innovation to tackle a global water crisis.

Film playing at the SCIENCE Film Festival NOW. You can watch for FREE all day today HERE

Conversation with Daniel Gartzke on the process making his documentary films.

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October 11, 2021 - Filmmaker/Animator Dovi Keich (GRUF AND ME)

GRUF AND ME was the winner of BEST DIRECTION at the October 2021 ANIMATION Film Festival. Gruf is a graffiti character that comes to life in animation and falls in love with the street artist who created him.

You can watch the amazing film playing at the Animation Festival NOW for FREE HERE.


Conversation with animator Dovi Keich on the 3 year process making this year.

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October 11, 2021 - Filmmaker/Animator Jack Tenbusch (SYMBIONIC)

SYMBIONIC is an animation short film about a Songbird who is forced to flee her deforested home accidentally clips her wing on a robotic facility antenna, plummeting into an underground scrap bin.

You can watch the amazing film playing at the Animation Festival NOW for FREE HERE.

Conversation with Animator Jack Tenbusch on the making of the film.

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October 10, 2021 - Filmmaker/Journalist Shako Liu (ON PATROL: STOPPING ANTI-ASIAN VIOLENCE....)

ON PATROL: STOPPING ANTI-ASIAN VIOLENCE ONE STREET AT A TIME is an award winning short documentary. Spurred by a rise in anti-Asian violence, 'Asians with Attitudes,' a volunteer-based evening patrol group in Oakland's Chinatown, has galvanized the Asian American community to become one of the loudest voices in the fight to stop Asian hate.

You can watch the film and festival all day today for FREE HERE.

Conversation with filmmaker/journalist Shako Liu on the making of the film.

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October 9, 2021 - Director/Choreographer Rachel Leigh Dolan (only living boy)

only living boy; a love/hate story for New York is a dance narrative about the duality of being an artist in the city. We are equally inspired and disparaged at the same time.

Winner of BEST FILM at the October 2021 DANCE Film Festival. You can watch the film and festival right now for FREE on the website page.

Interview with the talented Rachel Leigh Dolan (https://www.rachelleighdolan.com/) on the making of “only living boy” from conception to distribution.

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