WILDsound: The Film Podcast

EP. 1847: Screenwriter Maria Skillings (Echoes of...

WILDsound: The Film Podcast ·

2026/09/14

Watch the best scene reading: https://youtu.be/LeLjDjPZmLYMatthew Toffolo interviewed Maria Lena Skillings about her feature screenplay "Echoes of Erdington," which was selected from the Horror Underground Festival. Maria explained that the screenplay was inspired by true events involving two identical murders that occurred 157 years apart in Irdington, England - one in the 1800s and another in the 1970s. She described how she developed the story by researching these real cases and incorporating

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EP. 1846: Screenwriter Michael Hayes (In The Shadows)

WILDsound: The Film Podcast ·

2026/09/14

Matthew Toffolo interviewed Michael Hayes about his winning teleplay screenplay "In the Shadows," which tells the story of a retired teacher coming to terms with his bisexuality while being in an interracial marriage. Michael explained that the five-episode mini-series explores how his character's wife handles his developing intergenerational relationship with a younger man, addressing themes of bisexuality, marriage, and emotional connection. When asked about his writing background, Michael

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EP. 1845: Poet Alexander Lizardo Peterson (BODY FOR WHO)

WILDsound: The Film Podcast ·

2026/09/12

Watch the POETRY movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glnV1DMyRW8The conversation centered on Alexander Lizardo Peterson's poem "Body for Who," which was adapted into a poetry film by WILDsound. Alexander shared that the poem's inspiration came from his lifelong struggles with body image, influenced by cultural expectations and social media standards, but that perspective shifted positively after the birth of his son. He discussed his journey with writing, including his initial dislike of

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EP. 1844: Filmmaker Ivars Kovalevskis (QUELLED)

WILDsound: The Film Podcast ·

2026/09/11

Matthew Toffolo interviewed Ivars Kovalevskis about his short film "Quelled," a psychological crime thriller from Ireland that won at the Thriller/Suspense festival. Ivars discussed his background in film, starting in his 40s after learning graphic design and animation, and his collaboration with the Dublin Filmmakers group, where he met crew members and actors. He explained his multi-role approach as director, cinematographer, and editor to reduce costs while maintaining creative control and

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EP. 1843: Filmmaker Johnny Mischief-Cancer (ROAD...

WILDsound: The Film Podcast ·

2026/09/09

Matthew Toffolo chatted with Johnny Mischief-Cancer, about his animated music video "Roll Call Home" for Jenny Wu's song, which was showcased at Sci-Fi/Fantasy Film Festival. Johnny, based in Portland, Oregon, directed and animated the entire project himself, including rotoscoping and mouth movement work, though he had to take a six-month hiatus due to the sudden death of an old bandmate. The video depicts a space journey metaphor for touring as a musician, featuring alien species (crabs) and

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EP. 1842: Writer Lily Lejeune (The Memory Thief)

WILDsound: The Film Podcast ·

2026/09/05

Matthew Toffolo chatted with Lily Lejeune about their short story "The Memory Thief," which was adapted into a film. Lily explained the story’s dystopian premise, where pronouns are outlawed, and discussed its inspirations from novels like 1984, Anthem, and Gallia's Daughters. She shared her background, including growing up on a farm in Iowa, learning to read late, and her journey into writing and competitive speaking. Lily also talked about her time in the Navy as a nuclear mechanic, her current

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EP. 1841: Filmmaker/Musician David Joyce (The war On...

WILDsound: The Film Podcast ·

2026/09/02

Matthew Toffolo chats with David Joyce about his short film "The War on Art of Doomsday Poets," a 20-minute musical comedy that serves as a promotional vehicle for his band, the Doomsday Poets. David explained that the band intentionally avoids social media and streaming services, instead selling physical products with NFC tags that provide access to their music on a secure cloud platform. The film originated from podcast skits that gained popularity, and David is now directing a feature-length

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EP. 1840: Screenwriter Rocky Karri (Ammamma & Raag)

WILDsound: The Film Podcast ·

2026/09/01

Matthew Toffolo interviewed Rocky Karri, who discussed his award-winning sci-fi TV pilot script "Ammamma & Raag." Rocky explained that the story was inspired by his relationship with his grandmother and his own experiences growing up in Milwaukee with Indian parents. He described the process of writing the script at USC's MFA program and his plans to adapt it into a comic book. Rocky also mentioned his feature film script, "Open Arrangement," a romantic comedy about an arranged marriage with a

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EP. 1839: Jenna Mayer (SO-RAWR-ITY GIRLS)

WILDsound: The Film Podcast ·

2026/08/28

SO-RAWR-ITY GIRLS, 2min., CanadaDirected by Jenna Mayer Nerdy dinosaur Herbert wants to hook up with a girl at the carnivore sorority party, and the girls all want a piece of Herbert too. https://www.instagram.com/jennaiise/ Matthew Toffolo interviewed Jenna Mayer, a recent animation graduate from Sheridan College, about her thesis film "Raw It T Girls," a 2-minute hand-drawn animation featuring dinosaur characters in a sorority setting. Jenna explained the film's concept came from a real-life

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EP. 1838: Filmmaker Natasha Mynhier (APTITUDE)

WILDsound: The Film Podcast ·

2026/08/25

Matthew Toffolo chats with Natasha Mynhier, the director of a 20-minute sci-fi short film that premiered at the Sci-Fi Fantasy Film Festival. Natasha discussed her film, which explores themes of aptitude testing and AI in the future, inspired by real-world developments where companies like Microsoft use video game-based hiring exams to assess candidates. The film, shot in Los Angeles using a government building as a set, was made possible through Natasha's participation in AFI's Directing Workshop

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EP. 1837: Filmmaker/Actor Nathan Clarkson (Act of...

WILDsound: The Film Podcast ·

2026/08/23

Matthew Toffolo chats with Nathan Clarkson about their short film "Actof Contrition." Nathan explained that the film was shot in Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in New York City, which posed lighting challenges due to its stained glass windows. He shared the inspiration for the story, which came from a desire to explore conversations between disparate characters, similar to his previous work. Nathan revealed that his brother composed the music for the film, as he does for most of his projects. He

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EP. 1836: Filmmaker Francisco Passuelo (LUIS AT HOME)

WILDsound: The Film Podcast ·

2026/08/20

Matthew Toffolo interviews Francisco Passuelo about his documentary film "Luis at Home," a 10-minute short film that premiered at the LGBTQ+ Film Festival. Francisco, an Argentinian-Canadian cinematographer based in Vancouver, discussed his 10-year friendship with Luis, a Mexican immigrant who came out as gay after arriving in Vancouver 20 years ago. The documentary took 2-3 months to shoot and edit, with Francisco filming Luis's daily routine and conducting interviews to capture his journey of

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EP. 1835: Writer/Producer/Chef Chris Scott (WHAT'S LEFT)

WILDsound: The Film Podcast ·

2026/08/17

Instagram feed: https://www.instagram.com/ChefChris512/Matthew Toffolo chats with CHEF Chris Scott about his short film "What's Left," which tells the story of a former executive chef now working as a dishwasher while raising his special needs son. Chris explained that the film is the first in a planned series aimed at highlighting the untold stories of marginalized workers in the restaurant industry, addressing themes like ageism and racism. He discussed the film's production process, his

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EP. 1834: Filmmaker David Goo (Tragically, a make or...

WILDsound: The Film Podcast ·

2026/08/14

Matthew Toffolo chats with filmmaker David Goog about his one-minute film, which has been accepted into multiple film festivals. David explained that the film, based on his personal feelings rather than a true story, centers on a first date where he judges his date based on her liking Ed Sheeran, reflecting on how people's tastes and fandoms can define their identities and create judgmental attitudes. The film was made for about £100 with his creative partner Jackie Tamayo, who also co-starred, and

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EP. 1833: Filmmaker Aaron Penney (THE TRANSITION ROOM)

WILDsound: The Film Podcast ·

2026/08/11

Matthew Toffolo chats with filmmaker Aaron Penney about his short film "The Transition Room," which screened at the WILDsound Festival. Penney discussed the film's genre-bending approach, blending comedy, drama, and fantasy to address the sensitive topic of suicide. He explained the film's origins from a conversation about making a funny story on a dark subject. He also described the production process, including shooting in one day and the intentional use of color. Penney shared that the film has

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EP. 1832: Filmmaker Kacy Boccumini (I'M SURE IT'S...

WILDsound: The Film Podcast ·

2026/08/08

Kacy Bacamini chats with Matthew Toffolo about their short horror film "I'm Sure It's Nothing," which was played at the Under 5 Minute Film Fest. Kacy explained the choice to use French Creole for authenticity and to add an element of mystery, as the film is about internal monologue and fear. They discussed the film's themes of self-gaslighting, isolation, and societal structures of fear, with Kacy describing how they played with sound design, black-and-white to color transitions, and the use of

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EP. 1831: Filmmaker Sandy Parker (A Paradox of...

WILDsound: The Film Podcast ·

2026/08/05

Matthew Toffolo interviewed Sandy Parker about her short film "A Paradox of Quantum Superposition." Sandy discussed her background in photography and script supervising, which influenced her directing style. She explained the film's themes of alternate life paths and personal choices, inspired by her own experiences. Sandy shared details about the production, including shooting in her own home, working with lead actress Kate, and collaborating with DP Nathan Tape. They also talked about the film's

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EP. 1830: Filmmaker Nathan Porter (BLUE)

WILDsound: The Film Podcast ·

2026/08/03

Matthew Toffolo interviewed Nathan Porter, a filmmaker from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, about his short film "Blue," which is a 22-minute film about grief that he wrote and directed. Nathan discussed his extensive experience making films, having created approximately 46 short films, including a period where he made one movie every week as a learning exercise. He explained that the film explores grief and identity through abstract imagery and a claustrophobic visual style, with particular focus on

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EP. 1829: Filmmaker/Animator Sandrine Lambert (27...

WILDsound: The Film Podcast ·

2026/07/31

Matthew Toffolo interviewed Sandrine Lambert, a filmmaker from Belgium, about her one-minute animation film from the Under 5 Minute Film Festival. Sandrine explained how she wrote down memories daily and transformed them into short films, with this particular piece depicting her personal experience of discovering she wanted to be pregnant while her partner wasn't ready yet. She described creating the film entirely by herself, including drawing, voice-over, and piano music, investing 130 hours in

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EP. 1828: Chef Ryann Morris (FOOD IS EVERYTHING)

WILDsound: The Film Podcast ·

2026/07/29

Matthew Toffolo interviewed Ryan Morris, the subject of the documentary "Food Is Everything" from the Documentary Film Festival. Ryan explained that the film explores how society doesn't have a food problem per se, but rather a relationship with food problem. She focuses on how food can be used to connect with oneself, nature, and others through cooking, gardening, and sharing meals. The film was originally developed as a proof-of-concept for Ryan's cookbook, with producers at Archivist Films

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