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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. 1395 - Screenwriter Audrey Mosdell (MAGGIE MAY)

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2025/01/02

Watch the best scene reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7fvjESla-Q Get to know the writer: 1. What is your screenplay about? Maggie May is a story about falling in love with your best friend and the fallout of that experience. This theme is set to the background of a female fictional rock band. 2. What genres does your screenplay fall under? Maggie May is a drama but could be considered as a coming of age sub genre. It can be considered a musical as well. 3. Why should this screenplay

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EP. 1394: Filmmaker William Eguienta (BUBBLING SYNAPSES)

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2024/12/31

BUBBLING SYNAPSES, 4min,. FranceDirected by William Eguienta An idea… needs space, time & love to grow…But, at what cost? Your friends ? Your wife ? Your kids ?Of course not, it needs to be set aside, in a bubble, waiting for the right moment…The wait is long, too long… This must emerge from its bubble, it must come to life, now ! https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31189065 Get to know the filmmaker: What motivated you to make this film? I wanted to test 2d animation for the first time. so i

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EP. 1393: Filmmaker Pat Mitchell (REMEDY)

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2024/12/30

REMEDY, 30min., USA Directed by Pat Mitchell An intelligence agent must relive his past to remedy a mistake he once made. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2147487/ Get to know the filmmaker: I love Sci-fi Films. Not just any sci-fi films but the surreal ones. The films that blur the lines of reality and fiction. Films with heavy degrees of realism are my kind of films. Science fiction by definition is the belief that using science can explain what we can’t explain. I have always been intrigued by

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EP. 1392: Filmmaker Gurjoeth Singh Bassra (SECRET...

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2024/12/29

SECRET IDENTITY, 35min,. UK Directed by Gurjoeth Singh Bassra A closeted gay actor who’s known for playing a superhero character on an 80s TV show must confront his dual identity. https://coffeebeanpictures.com/productions https://x.com/CoffeeBeanPicUK https://www.instagram.com/secretidentityfilm/ Get to know the filmmaker: What motivated you to make this film? I was inspired by the story of Kevin Conroy, who remained in the closet for most of his life, and found it very interesting the way

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EP. 1391: Filmmaker Nick Leahy (LIVE FROM THE GENEVA!)

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2024/12/28

LIVE FROM THE GENEVA!, 13min,. USA Directed by Nick Leahy Amidst the hysteria of the Red Scare in 1953 Chicago, a nightclub staff becomes entangled in a political scandal when their star performer’s iconic red-and-gold pocket square becomes the focal point of media chaos. https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1295719-live-from-the-geneva https://www.instagram.com/livefromthegeneva/ Get to know the filmmaker: What motivated you to make this film? I wanted to write a story that tackled themes of

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EP. 1390 - Writer/Producer/Actor Mia Bible (HONORABLE)

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2024/12/23

HONORABLE, 16min., USADirected by Zachary Scott Clark, Mariah L. Richardson Two months after he denounces the Nation of Islam and nine months before his assassination, MALCOLM X SHABAZZ has a chance encounter with his estranged brother and mentee MUHAMMAD ALI. https://linktr.ee/Honorablefilm https://www.facebook.com/Honorablefilm https://www.instagram.com/honorablefilm/ Get to know writer/producer/actor Mia Bible: What motivated you to make this film? My need to create for creation’s sake and

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EP. 1389 - Screenwriters Drew Henriksen, Ken Hewski...

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2024/12/22

Watch the 1st scene script reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urypTjeGVRY After a twister rips a biker bar from its foundation, two rival biker gangs crash land in the mythical land of L. Frank Baum’s tales. Thinking they know the story, the two foes quickly unite, but encounter forces that they don’t know as well as they thought. In this Adult Swim style animated show, think of Sons of Anarchy surviving the twisted land of Oz. May also be live action. Subscribe to the podcast:

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EP. 1388 - Filmmaker Rafael Puga Valega (WIN/WIN)

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2024/12/20

WIN/WIN, 5min., USA Directed by Rafael Puga Valega A group of friends gathers to drink beer and play cards after their national football team suffers a tough defeat in a tournament. While playing one of them mentions an interesting idea on how to confront the team situation https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32642576/?ref_=hm_rvi_tt_t_1 Get to know the filmmaker: What motivated you to make this film? I basically wanted to start my first steps as a filmmaker with a short film that wasn’t difficult

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EP. 1387 - Filmmaker Graham Birch (AN ADVERT FOR ONE...

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2024/12/20

AN ADVERT FOR ONE NIGHT, 15min,. UK Directed by Graham Birch Lisa responds to a newspaper advert to meet Sarah in a hotel room for a night. They meet and have a wonderful night that sadly uncovers that one was badly abused and the other is currently suffering serious mental and physical bullying from a partner. Will this allow them to bond? What will they do? What motivated you to make this film?My friend was going through an abusive relationship at the time and it was terrifying. He was

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EP. 1386 - Filmmaker Sammy Verni (LOW DOWN LARRY...

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2024/12/19

LOW DOWN LARRY CONQUERS THE MOON MEN, 4min., USA Directed by Sammy Verni At the height of the Space Race in July 1969, Larry Johnson and his trusty sidekick Spike, endeavor to be the first man (and dog) to set foot (and paw) on the Moon. Get to know the filmmaker: What motivated you to make this film? Low Down Larry Conquers the Moon Men is the first in a series of shorts that I have made based on a comic book character I used to draw when I was about ten years old. I see it as a love letter to

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EP. 1385 - Screenwriter Carlos Galinho (DOWNBURST)

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2024/12/15

Watch the Screenplay Reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cldgPYKZKnY Get to know the screenwriter: What is your screenplay about? The central topic is a wildfire that grows uncontrollably, generating its own micro-weather followed by a downburst, which spreads destructive and fast winds of fire, while different civil defense officers try to fight it and save lives. It is a multicharacter plot, focusing on different layers of drama. At the same time, it’s also a conspiracy thriller, as

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EP. 1384 - Filmmaker Patrice Leung (12 ANGRY LESBIANS)

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2024/12/14

12 ANGRY LESBIANS, 22min,. Canada Directed by Patrice Leung A comedic riff on '12 Angry Men' set in the early 1990s, featuring a group of lesbians stuck in their team's annual softball meeting. This short film explores the diversity within 'diversity', and its tortuous need for democracy to triumph at all costs. Conversation with Patrice Leung about her foray into narrative short film after an unbelievable 40-year career as a First Assistant Director. Subscribe to the

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EP. 1383 - Filmmaker Jonathan Derksen (VOICES FOR...

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2024/12/12

VOICES FOR MADIDI, 24min., CanadaDirected by Jonathan Derksen Bolivia’s Madidi National Park is considered to be the most biodiverse place on planet earth. The Uchupiamonas people, who call the park home, are in a constant battle against forces eager to exploit the protected area for its hydroelectric potential, hardwoods and gold. In this documentary, we hear from of the eco-warriors at the front lines. https://www.instagram.com/jonathanderksen/ Get to know the filmmaker: The Madidi area of

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EP. 1382 - Fifi Fleshwound/Erin Knitis & Little Mary...

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2024/12/12

SKATE FAST TURN LEFT, 1min., USADirected by Mary Hawkins Two friends, Fifi Fleshwound and Little Mary Switchblade, have a quick conversation about their roller derby years… http://tookaturn.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thngstookaturn/ Get to know the filmmaker: What motivated you to make this film? My friend Andrea came up with Things Took a Turn, and I’d wanted to submit ever since I’d heard about it. It’s an animation anthology for women and gender minorities, and it just sounded like good

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EP. 1381 - Filmmakers Cherie Carson, David Creech...

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2024/12/11

SEQUOIA SPIRITS, 12min., USA Directed by Cherie Carson, David Creech “Sequoia Spirits” is a playful vertical dance film which peers deep into the heart and soul of a Redwood Grove. Under the great canopy of California’s majestic coastal giants, we get a glimpse into the elements that bring life to the woods – fire, water and earth. http://www.upswingaerialdance.org/ https://www.facebook.com/UpSwingAerialDanceCompany/ https://twitter.com/cc_upswing https://www.instagram.com/upswingaerial

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EP. 1380 - (WILDsound Actors Podcast) J.C. Williams...

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2024/12/10

Hannah Enhman chats with Canadian actor J.C. Williams about his leading role in the feature film “Home Swiss Home”. HOME SWISS HOME, 72min., SwitzerlandDirected by Geert SmetsMike, a defiant New Yorker, is left by his girlfriend Julie, who argues that he doesn't have the necessary means to provide for the future family she so desperately wants. Determined to win her back, he sets out to secure his long-awaited promotion. Follow Interviewer Hannah Ehman on Instagram:

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EP. 1379 - Writer Jean-Sebastien Surena & Director...

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2024/12/09

DARK CIRCLES, 4min., USA Directed by Suswana Chowdhury“Dark Circles” is a surrealist short poetry film directed and produced by Suswana Chowdhury, and written by Jean-Sebastien Surena. Get to know the writer Jean-Sebastien Surena & director Suswana Chowdhury: What motivated you to make this film? Jean: Sometimes I write poems that I feel beg to be consumed in a different medium. This is a piece I’ve very seldom read out loud, and have never published anywhere. The moment it was written, I knew I

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EP. 1378 - Filmmaker Katherine Costal (TRUE ROMANCE)

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2024/12/08

TRUE ROMANCE, 29min., Canada Directed by Katherine Costal A lovesick teenager tries to rekindle her relationship with a past boyfriend by inviting him to a surprise party, only to discover the harsh truth behind their romance and the love lives of the guests. https://www.instagram.com/kat_costal/ Get to know the filmmaker: What motivated you to make this film? I got the idea for it after watching other people’s love lives, and seeing all the emotionally immature and unaffectionate behaviours

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EP. 1377 - Screenwriter Sarah Edmonds (KEVIN’S NOT DEAD)

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2024/12/07

Watch the Screenplay Reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcVED8gwsec https://www.instagram.com/saraheedmonds/ G-man and Greg are just two guys trying to get through the day by doing the bare minimum. However, when a vampire hunter appears at their place of business, the pair start to suspect that their sunscreen-loving coworker Kevin is her target. After a few near-misses with the hunter’s traps, G-man and Greg decide to put their lives on the line to save Kevin from her murderous

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EP. 1376 - Filmmaker Serkan Aktaş (RESURRECTION UNDER...

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2024/12/06

RESURRECTION UNDER THE OCEAN, 3min., Turkey, Experimental Directed by Serkan Aktaş “Resurrection under the Ocean” is about the resurrection of a man who was helplessly sinking to the bottom of the ocean, after falling to the bottom of the ocean, with a symbolic narrative. Get to know the filmmaker: What motivated you to make this film? “Making Resurrection under the Ocean was driven by a deep personal and creative desire to explore themes of human resilience and transformation in the face of

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