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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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January 29, 2023 - Filmmaker Patrick Guthrie & Mayor Mike Dunafon (RUGBYTOWN)

RUGBYTOWN Ep. 1, 28min., USA
Directed Patrick Guthrie
Having failed to reach their dreams of starring in the NFL, the players in RugbyTown tell their own stories of crossing over to become professional athletes in a new sport as they help the USA win the Rugby World Cup.

https://rugbyfactory.tv/
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Get to know filmmaker Patrick Guthrie:

RugbyTown focuses on new opportunities for elite athletes who were rejected by the NFL, by offering them a new path to being a professional athlete and representing the United States internationally in a new sport. The show features the players transformation as they learn, fail and succeed, both on and off the field. Season 1 & Season 2 both consist of ten (10) half-hour episodes, cleared worldwide.

Season 1 @ 2 are available in UHD 4K. The music used was scored for the RugbyTown series, with original music that is cleared worldwide.

RugbyTown has been licensed for distribution in Oceana on ESPN, in South Africa on SuperSport, in the UK on BT Sport, in LATAM on DirecTV, plus other territories globally.

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 14, 2022 - Screenwriter David Sorbello (JIMMY 13)

“A human interest story of inclusion, acceptance and tenacity.” JIMMY 13 is the winning feature screenplay from the SPORTS & RECREATION Film Festival. Interview with screenwrier David Sorbello in the writing of the script about the legendary James Onacki

https://obits.syracuse.com/us/obituaries/syracuse/name/james-onacki-obituary?id=34966967

Film 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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January 19, 2022 - Filmmaker Robert Bean (ELEVATE)

ELEVATE was the winner of BEST SPORTS DOCUMENTARY at the December 2021 Documentary Film Festival. There is a 2nd screening on the WILDsound APP in February. You can watch for free and sign up at www.wildsound.ca (available on your streaming services and APPS).


”Elevate tells the story of Matteo Manfron’s attempt on the Genoa – Mont Blanc record, a gruelling ~300km challenge that brings you from Genoa to Courmayeur by bicycle, and by foot for the rest of the climb to the top of Mont Blanc.”

Conversation with documentary filmmaker Robert Bean on the making of the film.

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December 2, 2021 - Filmmaker Neil Williman (INNSBRUCK. POWDER. PEOPLE.)

INNSBRUCK. POWDER. PEOPLE. was the winner of BEST FILM at the October 2021 SPORTS Film Festival.

Conversation with professional skier turned filmmaker Neil WIlliman on the making of the film in Austria.

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August 12, 2021 - Filmmaker Ethan Knecht (BOATHOUSE ROW)

BOATHOUSE ROW is a personal essay documentary about rowing, manic depression, and fatherhood. Playing at the Sports Documentary today. You can watch the festival HERE.

Conversation with filmmaker Ethan Knecht on his personal journey making this film.

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