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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 30, 2023 - Filmmaker Andréa Gema Heunis (THE LAST SEED)

THE LAST SEED, 118min., South Africa, Documentary
Directed by Andréa Gema Heunis
The Last Seed focuses on broad themes relating to the state of food and agriculture in Africa in the 21st century. Placing the struggle over the control of seed at the centre, it explains the processes that have led to this moment in human history and what it would take to interact with the planet in a way that does not threaten the very basis of life on earth.

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March 17, 2023 - Filmmaker Raval Alviarez (LE SELECT)

LE SELECT, 10min., Canada
Directed by Raval Alviarez
Le Sélect Bistro opened its doors on Queen St. W. in 1977. It became a community center that many residents of the city would flock to night after night in search of an experience unlike any other. Owners Frédéric and Jean-Jacques helped propel the careers of Canada’s most talented culinary workers such as Matty Matheson. Working closely together, the owners and their 80+ employees sought to deliver a soul to the heart of the city of Toronto. By touching the lives of every customer, the bistro became a landmark for the city. Unfortunately, Toronto quickly began its rise of urbanization. And 45 years later, they were forced to sell the restaurant and abandon their most cherished memories..

https://www.blogto.com/film/2022/12/someone-made-movie-about-one-torontos-most-famous-restaurants/
https://www.instagram.com/ravalalviarez/

From filmmaker Raval Alviarez:

“Food is so much more than just what we eat, and restaurants are so much more than places to eat—they’re community centres. And our city of Toronto is at a very important crossroads right now when it comes to protecting and preserving those businesses. When making a documentary, I was taught that we ought to make something that audiences need to hear and see right now. And I believed that the residents of our city deserved to see what we risk losing when these small businesses are forced out of our communities.”


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December 1, 2022 - Filmmaker Clay Antonatos (AN ELIXIR FOR THE EXTINCTION OF EXPERIENCE)

AN ELIXIR FOR THE EXTINCTION OF EXPERIENCE, 11min., USA, Documentary
Directed by Clay Antonatos
The threats of the climate crisis are more and more becoming a reality, posing immense challenges to human and ecosystem health, yet it continuously proves difficult to make any meaningful change. We can’t see meaningfully due to a result of our collective “extinction of experience” with nature driven by urbanization, industrialization, and digitization of our worlds.

From Clay Antonatos :

On a very superficial level, I made elixir to fulfill the thesis requirement for my undergraduate Environmental Studies degree without having to write 75+ pages… making a film sounded much better to me than having to spend the year sitting inside and writing! On a deeper level, though, I made elixir as a way to make myself and my audience more attuned to the natural world that surrounds us. I am a firm believer that a lot of our climate and ecological crises can be attributed to a lack of attention to, care for, and knowledge of the natural world. elixir was a way for me to begin to chip away at the artificial disconnect between humans and nature through an approachable medium (video) in a manner that emphasized personal outdoor experience over the often exclusionary realms of academia and scientific study.

Interview conducted by Matthew Toffolo

Playing on the Film Festival Streaming service later this 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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August 2, 2022 - Filmmaker Christian Jacob Eisenbarth (LAST DAY ON EARTH)

LAST DAY ON EARTH was the winner of BEST DRAMA FILM at the July 2022 ENVIRONMENTAL Film Festival.

https://instagram.com/lastdayonearthfilm

Director Biography - Christian Jacob Eisenbarth

Christian is from a small town in in rural Wyoming. Majoring in Audio Engineering and Music Technology, it gave him the opportunity to work for some of the biggest recording studios in the world in Los Angeles. Having a background in music, sound design, and photography, gave him a unique story telling perspective. He has always had a passion for nature and protecting the environment.

Director Statement

My name is Christian, this film was inspired by a 2 day solo trip I took to Washington to visit the Olympic Peninsula to go to a rain forest for the first time. I had never seen a place more beautiful in my life; to my dismay, I discovered that most of Washington is victim to commerical logging, completely destroying the natural habitat.  The stark contrast between life and death deeply inspired me that I needed to do something to stop this.  While in the forest, I had a vision of an old man experiencing his last day on earth, an idea I felt could help rebuild this devastated ecosytem and touch the heart of millions. I felt chosen by nature to be the vessel in which this story is brought to life.

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November 18, 2021 - Filmmaker Mathieu Dumond (TIMELESS DRIFT)

TIMELESS DRIFT was the winner of BEST SOUND & MUSIC at the November 2021 Documentary Short Film Festival. You can watch the film and festival for FREE today HERE.

Short poetic documentary showcasing the Coppermine River in the Canadian Arctic through the long journey of a driftwood log witnessing some of the life and history tied to the river all the way to the Arctic Ocean.”

Conversation with filmmaker Mathieu Dumond on the making of the film.

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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 15, 2021 - Musician Jean-Paul De Roover (WRECK Music Video)

“Wreck” is from Jean-Paul De Roover’s new alternative/rock/progressive album “LOSS”, available on CD/LP and all digital streaming services. Go to his website jeanpaulderoover.com for full details of him and his band.

Watch the MUSIC VIDEO at the MUSIC Film Festival today for FREE HERE.

Great conversation with Jean-Paul De Roover on the process making the “WRECK music video” and collaborating with director Curtis Jensen.

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March 16, 2021 - Filmmaker Jared Moossy & DOC Subject Allie Cole (IT’S JUST ME)

IT’S JUST ME is a portrait of Allie Cole, a Black transgender woman who sits on all the fault lines of all of America’s concerns about gender and class, just by being her authentic self.

Great chat with the filmmaker Jared Moossy and the main character of the documentary Allie Cole. How the film got made and what’s next for this pair.

Film playing at the DOCUMENTARY Shorts Festival this Saturday March 20th. RSVP to watch for FREE HERE

Go to the Filmmakers website: http://www.jaredmoossy.com/

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March 11, 2021 - Filmmaker Jeremy Charles (TOTSU (REDBIRD))

An indigenous woman must confront a mysterious predator in parallel worlds of prehistory and dystopian future. - Is the summary of the award winning film TOTSU (REDBIRD), directed by Jeremy Charles.

Playing at the Crime/Thriller Festival this Sunday March 14th. RSVP to FREE to stream all day HERE.


Great conversation with filmmaker Jeremy Charles on the process making the film, living & working in Oklahoma, and getting more Indigenous films made.

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Feb. 24, 2021 - Author/Filmmaker Mark Rose (ALASKA LONG HUNTERS)

“ALASKA LONG HUNTERS” is a true life adventure set in 60's Alaska, documenting a young pilot’s life (Mark Rose) who through it all, meets his creator God and finds life's true meaning. Playing at our Environmental Documentary Festival this upcoming Friday. Get your FREE TICKETS now and watch all day Friday Feb. 26th.

Great chat with Mark Rose about the process of making this film and the sequel that’s currently in the works. From finding God, to writing the novel, to making the film. You can go to the website to learn more: https://www.longhunters.org/

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Jan. 27, 2021 - Science Journalist/Writer/Producer Paola Catapano (NANUQ – AN ARCTIC JOURNEY)

NANUQ – AN ARCTIC JOURNEY FROM PAST TO FUTURE is a story of Paola Catapano’s journey to seek the relic of the lost Italia airship from 1928 at the North Pole. She puts together an international team of scientists, explorers and science communicators to pay homage to a lost past and give hope to a future which is in serious danger because of humanity’s irresponsible behaviour.

RSVP HERE to watch this film and the Environmental Film Festival virtually this upcoming Friday.

This is truly a spectacular film. Make sure you get your free tickets to watch at home on Friday Jan. 29th. You will receive a link and be able to watch the 2 hour festival for 24 hours.

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Dec. 24, 2020 - Director Jason Sanchez (IMAGINARY FRIEND)

IMAGINARY FRIEND is the winner of BEST CRIME/THRILLER Film at the upcoming festival on Saturday December 26th.

You can stream the exclusive screening all day Saturday by emailing the festival for the password here: https://crimemysteryfestival.com/action-crime-mystery-festival/

Great chat with Jason Sanchez on the process of making this film. From casting. Working with child actors. Collaborating with his cinematographer on set. To piecing the picture and sound together in post-production.

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NOV. 30TH 2020 - INTERVIEW WITH SCREENWRITER SHANE WALSH-SMITH (FARSCAPE “LEGACY”)

Great chat with the writer who is becoming the master of writing a TV SPEC screenplay from an existing show. Already in 2020 Shane Walsh-Smith has won awards for writing three SPECS: “Farscape”. “Black Mirror”. “Bojack Horseman”.

We tackle the art of writing a great TV spec and what the purpose of writing them.

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#80 - TV Episode of the Day: The West Wing Season 2, Episode 18: SEVENTEEN PEOPLE. Teleplay: Aaron Sorkin

An episode so strong there is an entire website about it: http://seventeenpeople.com/

Called a “BOTTLE” episode. Is produced cheaply and restricted in scope to use as few non-regular cast members, effects, and sets as possible. Occurs when the show is over-budget and they need to shoot a cost saving episode.

#64 - Interview with Screenwriter Brooke Elowe (BLACK WIDOW: FUGITIVE)

If there is a theme to this episode, it would be - “Stay excited. Stay optimistic!”

Brooke Elowe was the Fan Fiction Feature Screenwriter winner for BLACK WIDOW: FUGITIVE.

Watch the winning screenplay reading HERE

We also did a Screenplay Movie as well. You can WATCH IT NOW

A contrast from this podcast to our last podcast, episode #63 with Thomas Clary. Thomas is a seasoned veteran in the industry with 20 years experience. As Brooke is just starting out and in University. Both winners. Both from different perspectives in the world today.

This episode was sponsored by the 1 page short story contest.

#52 - Interview with Ira Nayman (Editor AMAZING STORIES Magazine)

Matthew Toffolo digs deep into the life of an indy magazine editor for the AMAZING STORIES magazine.

Learn more about amazing stories here: https://amazingstories.com/

Submit your Fantasy/Sci-Fi story to the magazine: https://submission.amazingstoriesmag.com/

Buy the magazine on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Amazing-Stories-Gernsback-Originally-Presented/dp/1523276193

See Amazing Stories on IndieGoGo : https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/amazing-stories-special-all-color-issue#/