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WILDsound: The Film Podcast

Matthew Toffolo - Wildcard Pictures Corp.

In each episode, our host Matthew Toffolo talks storytelling and film. Conversations with film professionals and great storytelling moments.

tv & film film interviews

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EP. 1694: Screenwriter Trey Randle (TO LIE AMONG THE...

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2026/02/16

Watch the best scene reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtEe_5Vpqzo Omar & a group of boys manage to escape the Sudan Civil War & make it to America after experiencing the most horrific fight for their lives. What is your screenplay about? It’s about the Sudanese civil war. The lost boys of Sudan and highlights the terror the orphans went through. Based on true events. What genres does your screenplay fall under? action/adventure also war if those count as one. Why should

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EP. 1693: Screenwriter Algis Danaitis (THE DEVIL’S...

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2026/02/16

Watch the best scene reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2VAxv7qARQ Lee is hired to bring the seducer of a young woman to daddy for his particular vengeance. Daddy is an Arizona drug baron. The seducer works for daddy’s Mexican partner. Then too many people with guns and the wrong ideas intrude. And the job just got complicated. Get to know the writer: What is your screenplay about? I will place the logline here for reference: A down-on-his-luck enforcer is hired to bring a young

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EP. 1692: Filmmaker Meg Poveromo (THE BOX TRAP)

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2026/02/13

The world of a blissfully detached woman turns upside down when she’s forced to adjust to the ordinary life that exists beyond working at an off-the-wall lesbian bar, and its rivalry with the gay club across the street.https://instagram.com/theboxtrapmovie What motivated you to make this film? Inside jokes between me and my friend Gabby, unfortunate life experiences and the uncontrollable urge I felt to make a feature-length film. From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take

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EP. 1691: Filmmaker Tom Lonero (Vagabond in Red:...

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2026/02/13

Vagabond in Red: Iquitos, 52min., USA Directed by Tom Lonero A recovering addict and filmmaker from Pittsburgh sets off across Peru on a personal healing journey in the aftermath of a global pandemic. Shot entirely solo with modest gear, Vagabond in Red: Iquitos blends raw handheld imagery and poetic narration to explore the human condition through history, culture, social issues, and resilience. Legendary Amazonian landscapes provide the backdrop, but it’s the people Tom meets along the way who

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EP. 1690: Filmmaker Frank Röhrig (SHANAYAS PATH)

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2026/02/12

Shanaya's Path, 54min., NetherlandsDirected by Frank Röhrig Shanaya’s Path follows the intimate journey of Shanaya, a young person from Darjeeling who identifies as a woman and dreams of transitioning despite immense social and familial resistance. Since gender norms are rigid and visibility for trans people is scarce in her home town, Shanaya leaves for New Delhi, but her desire to become her true self is met with hostility, shame, and fear.http://frankrohrig.com/ —— Subscribe to the

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EP. 1689: Filmmaker Susan Kelejian & Producer Jolene...

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2026/02/12

He/She/Us Short Film, 19min., USA Directed by Susan Kelejian https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575877610548 https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-he-she-us Conversation with the creative team of the award-winning short film. ——— Subscribe to the podcast: Tweets by wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod/ https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod

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EP. 1688: Filmmaker Stan Alger (HERO’S JOURNEY)

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2026/02/10

When the fourth wall breaks, a young filmmaker must find his inner creative confidence and take control of his story before it takes control of the world around him.Short film completed at Loyola Marymount University. —— Subscribe to the podcast: Tweets by wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod/ https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod

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EP. 1687 (Actors Podcast #23): Irini Katz (GUILLOTINE)

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2026/02/10

Guillotine, 22min., Romania Directed by Alexandru Hosu https://www.instagram.com/hosu_de_biciclete/ ——- Hannah Ehman chats with actor Irini Katz on the making of the award-winning film. Her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irinikatz/ Follow Interviewer Hannah Ehman on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ehmanhannah/ Watch Hannah’s commercial spots: https://www.ispot.tv/topic/actor-actress/bP8/hannah-ehman —— Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod

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EP. 1686 (Actors Podcast #22): Adrian Teampau (NOW...

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2026/02/09

Now it's better, 12min., Romania Directed by Alice Ioana Nicolae In a world where it is easier to tear down than to build, to blame rather than to take responsibility, there are still resources for a better life. Although very painful and seemingly unique to each couple, the stories of our protagonists are almost universally valid, or perhaps very relevant in our current social and political context.Will the protagonist couples save their relationships? We will see in the short film 'Now It's

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EP. 1685: Filmmaker Fuzhi Zhao (Feet Don't Fail Me Now)

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2026/02/09

Feet Don't Fail Me Now, 7min., USA Directed by Fuzhi Zhao The sun will erase your memory. If you don't want to become nobody, you have to keep running. —— Subscribe to the podcast: Tweets by wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod/ https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod

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EP. 1684: Filmmaker Jason G. Mercado (UNDER THE STARS)

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2026/02/08

In the forgotten corners of the city, a young homeless addict named JD drifts through nights haunted by silence, addiction, and disconnection. Alongside Max, a hardened street survivor, and Luna, a mentally ill woman caught in a cycle of delusion and innocence, JD stumbles through a grim urban purgatory. When tragedy strikes under the glow of streetlights and stars, JD is forced to confront the cost of invisibility — and the fragile spark of hope that may still exist."Under the Stars" is a

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EP. 1683: Filmmaker Zayde Naquib (Rhythms: An...

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2026/02/07

On September 22, 2025, Chef Matthew Biancaniello embarked on one of the greatest challenges of his life: a 21 mile swim from Catalina Island to Palos Verdes, CA. While his journey is inspiring on its own, he didn’t do it just for himself. The swim was a vehicle to raise money and awareness for Indivisible Arts, a nonprofit dedicated to teaching consciousness and creativity to kids. https://instagram.com/frequency.creative What motivated you to make this film? This is the 2nd film in a

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EP. 1682: Filmmaker Romi Banerjee (GHEE)

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2026/02/05

GHEE, 21min., IndiaDirected by Romi Banerjee A quiet lunch turns upside down when a secret recipe sets off a chain of surprises. https://www.instagram.com/ghee_theshortfilm Director Statement Ever since I could remember, I was obsessed with the idea of “control.” Do we really have control, or is it just a trick of the mind hacking away at us, desperate to be seen, heard, and felt? With Ghee, I wanted to make a film which touched upon the topics of control, power, and ambition. While

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EP. 1681: Filmmaker Tracy Graziano (Our Threatened &...

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2026/02/05

Our Threatened & Endangered Species: Allegheny Woodrat follows the Pennsylvania Game Commission and partners as they fight to save one of the state’s most elusive mammals. Once common across the Appalachian Mountains, the Allegheny woodrat has declined for decades due to habitat loss, disease, and the disappearance of its ancient ally—the American chestnut tree. What motivated you to make this film? Allegheny Woodrats is Episode II in a series on Threatened & Endangered Species. These films aim to

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EP. 1680: Filmmaker Max Neace (SHIFT)

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2026/02/04

Night security guard Tom monitors storage units in Chicago with only his chair and radio for company, until he witnesses regular tenant Mrs. Jones lead a man into her unit who mysteriously vanishes.Conversation with writer/director of the award-winning feature film SHIFT, Max Neace ——- Starring: Angela Alise, Cathleen Kaelyn, Rosanne Limeres Written & Directed by Max Neace Cinematographer: Robert Reed Altman Composer: Crystal Grooms Mangano Production Designer: Jevon Dismuke ——— Subscribe to

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EP. 1679: Filmmaker Suzanne Marie Moreau (GINNY’S...

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2026/02/04

GINNY’S ENTERPRISE, 18min., Canada Directed by Suzanne Marie Moreau She boldly goes where no girl has ever been allowed before! How a young Star Trek fan foils her family’s restrictive roles for girls by becoming the Captain of her own starship. Get to know the filmmaker: What motivated you to make this film? I was motivated by my own coming of age experiences as a girl growing up in the sixties Cold War at a time when gender roles were strictly enforced by a generation traumatised by war

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EP. 1678: Filmmaker James Boss (GUNS IN PARADISE)

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2026/02/03

Guns in Paradise is a South Korea–set short film that blends fantasy, action, and romance through a metafictional lens. Trapped in routine, a DVD store clerk imagines a violent, passionate love story between two doomed assassins — unaware that the fantasy she’s creating might hold the key to rewriting her own life.Get to know the filmmaker: What motivated you to make this film? In my recent projects, I’ve been deeply hands-on, taking on nearly every imaginable role within the filmmaking

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EP. 1677: Filmmaker Dylan Randall (REACH FOR THE STARS)

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2026/02/03

Reach for the Stars, 22min., Australia Directed by Dylan Randall After her mother’s passing, young Madeline is struggling with coming to terms with her grief. One night, when a small spacecraft crashes in her backyard, she meets B3R1, a stranded visitor from the stars. https://www.instagram.com/outatimepictures Director Statement Reach For the Stars is a project that I hold very close to my heart, as the idea came after the passing of my Grandad, and how my family and I dealt with the grief

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EP. 1676: Filmmaker Michael Blake Hudon (AFTER SUNSET)

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2026/02/01

After Sunset, 7min., USADirected by Michael Blake Hudon A man, reeling after a serious breakup, reflects on his past relationship and finds a new perspective. https://www.instagram.com/aftersunsetfilm Get to know the filmmaker: What motivated you to make this film? I’ve loved movies for as long as I can remember. I finally decided to purse my passion and enrolled in The Los Angeles Film School’s online Digital Filmmaking program in 2021. I was entering my final six months with the school and

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EP. 1675: Filmmaker Kiarra Moore (The Town Without Laws)

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2026/01/31

A rag tag trio of criminals are tasked by the devil, to hunt down an outlaw trying to outrun his debt.https://www.instagram.com/nightielightie/ https://kmoore304.myportfolio.com/ What motivated you to make this film? This was my college thesis, and my passion project I have been working on for several years. What motivated me was the characters I crafted along the way, and ths wonderful preformances the Voice actors gave to the characters. From the idea to the finished product, how long did

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