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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. 1355 - Filmmaker Sean De La Nuez (THE CAPTOR)

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2024/11/13

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EP. 1354 - Filmmakers Sophie Power, Michelene...

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2024/11/12

TENDU, 2min., USADirected by Sophie Power, Michelene Mallard Billy What happens when you grow up in a world where there was only one projected image of what a ballerina “should look like” – down to the pink nude pointe shoes? https://www.sophiepower.info/ https://www.instagram.com/karaokeandvodka/ Get to know the filmmakers: Michelene: What I connected the dots on is that all of my motivation to create documentary films are all mainly connected to African American arts, culture and society

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EP. 1353 - Filmmaker Mia Lobo (FLY AWAY, FROGGY BOY)

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2024/11/11

FLY AWAY, FROGGY BOY, 8min., Canada Directed by Mia Lobo Fly Detective Francis McFly loses his partner to the infamous ‘Croaks’, a frog gang at the centre of his most recent investigation. Stricken by grief, he decides to get revenge, and go head to head with their ravenous leader, The Frogfather. https://mialobo.com/home Get to know the filmmaker: What motivated you to make this film? Fly Away, Froggy Boy was my final year thesis film. Everyone in their final year at my animation program was

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EP. 1352 - Filmmaker Rogelio Robles (DARK ROOM)

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2024/11/10

DARK ROOM, 11min., USA Directed by Rogelio Robles After losing everything, a man slowly and painfully loses his mind right before your eyes. Becoming the serial killer he was destined to be. https://www.instagram.com/roy_horror_director/ Get to know the filmmaker: What motivated you to make this film? It was something that I felt I needed to make. Everyone deals with loss and depression differently. I wanted to get this out there and show my perspective on what it would look like for someone to

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EP. 1351 - Filmmakers Suzanne Baird & Julie Tondreau...

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2024/11/09

GIN RUMMY, 17min., USA Directed by Suzanne Baird I’m excited to share our project made from love and friendship..Three best friends have been playing Gin Rummy every week for over 50 years. On this Gin Rummy night they have made other plans as a final bonding of the trio. Get to know the filmmaker Suzanne Baird: What motivated you to make this film? There were several motivators. The biggest was that my mother was dying from Dementia. It was an illness that she had for about 10 years and was in

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EP. 1350 - Filmmaker Moumita Das (CHRISTMAS CREW)

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2024/11/08

CHRISTMAS CREW, 7min., Canada Directed by Moumita Das “Christmas Crew – A Story About Collective Kindness” is a heartwarming documentary that follows the inspiring journey of John and Junie White, affectionately known as the Christmas Crew. What began as a simple act of generosity in their living room has blossomed into a remarkable community tradition, transforming the lives of many in Cape Breton’s Sydney and Glace Bay areas. https://www.facebook.com/dasmoumita Get to know the filmmaker: What

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EP. 1349 - Filmmaker Emma Grace Lukens (STUCK)

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2024/11/07

STUCK, 13min., USA Directed by Emma Grace Lukens A couple’s ambiguous relationship becomes slightly more clear as they lie on their living room floor, discussing their dating lives. https://www.instagram.com/stuck.short.film/ Get to know the filmmaker: What motivated you to make this film? It started with the desire to direct Mary Frances Noser and Maximilien Blanc. Writing for the dynamic between such talented actors was a pleasure. As soon as I had a draft of the script I sent it to our

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EP. 1348 - Filmmaking team of QUITTING DRUGS - A...

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2024/11/06

QUITTING DRUGS, 20min., USA Directed by Ali Imran Ch, Fatima Mughal Bumb Shah is a Pakistani rapper whose traumatic life experiences heavily influence his music. Like many artists, he began using drugs early in his career, hoping that they would fuel his creativity. Before long, he fell into a rabbit hole of addiction-centered depravity, something that was reflected in his music. Conversation with: Executive Producer Albert Crane Co-Director Ali Imran Ch Doc Subject/Musician Bumb Shah Get to

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EP. 1347 - Filmmaker Cyril Durand-Gasselin (MIHI: At...

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2024/11/05

MIHI: At the center of our gaze, 15min., FranceDirected by Cyril Durand-Gasselin Introspection is a mental activity which can be described metaphorically as the act of “looking inside” oneself, through a form of attention paid to one’s own sensations, states or thoughts. In psychology, this is the inner knowledge we have of our perceptions, actions, emotions and knowledge, which is different from that which an outside observer might

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EP. 1346 - Filmmaker Alexander Miguel (THE BRIDES OF...

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2024/11/04

THE BRIDES OF DRACULA, 5min,. UK Directed by Alexander Miguel Introducing a new breed of vampires – More alternative, more sensual, more dangerous. Loosely based on the legends of Draculas wives, the good, bad and the evil bride inhabit an old misty graveyard set in the high mountains, waiting for their beloved master to be resurrected once more. Inspired by original costumes and props by Derby-based designer Liam Brandon Murray, this is a unique film showcasing the finest in Wearable Art for the

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EP. 1345 - Filmmaker David Kreech & Featured Cast...

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2024/11/03

KIDS OCEAN DAY / A LOVE PROJECT, 9min., USA Directed by David Creech A behind the scenes look at the the educational philosophy of Kids Ocean Day founder, Michael Klubock. https://www.kidsoceanday.org/ https://www.facebook.com/kidsoceanday https://twitter.com/kidsoceanday https://www.instagram.com/kidsoceanday/ Get to know filmmaker David Kreech & Featured Cast Michael Klubock What motivated you to make this film? David: I participated in several KOD events and I felt compelled to tell the

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EP. 1344 - Filmmaker Marlea van Grinsven (RED)

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2024/11/02

RED, 5min., Canad Directed by Marlea van Grinsven Red depicts the story of a romance gone wrong, where paint is used to show the side revenge and how it slowly passes through everyone until revenge has taken over. It follows our couple as they work through their budding romance slowly getting more and more torn on the outcome as they go, until at the end, revenge wins and takes over. http://www.movementwithmarlea.com/ https://instagram.com/_movementwithmarlea Get to know the filmmaker: What

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EP. 1343 - Filmmaker/Animator Kenja Chen (WHEN I'M...

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2024/11/01

WHEN I’M WITH YOU, 4min., CanadaDirected by Kanja Chen An emotional tale of how the enduring love between a young boy and his grandfather bridges the gap between generations. https://www.instagram.com/kanjachen/ Kanja has directed several award-winning short films that have been showcased at numerous film festivals. This animated short marks his directorial debut in the genre, allowing him to focus on a deeply personal story. Subscribe to the

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EP. 1342 - Screenwriter Mary Oleske (THE LAWS OF THE...

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2024/10/30

Watch the best scene reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E12uUF6vTZM LGBTQ+ Drama This is a study in gender rights and the rights of all humankind. What truly makes one female or male? A female attorney is assigned to represent a transgendering inmate seeking a transfer from a male to a female prison. This is a study in the struggle for the balance of rights: personal, political and global. A glance into our past suggests nothing has changed in 3,000 years. Insight comes from an unexpected

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EP. 1341 - Screenwriter E. Wendell, R. M. Olivier...

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2024/10/30

Watcth the screenplay reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsW9eL6aqck A woman plays a poker game for a second shot at life, but what are the stakes and what is the real prize? (NOTE: Podcast stopped abruptly due to a power outage.) Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod/ https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod

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EP. 1340 - Screenwriter Clifford Evan (DELIVERED)

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2024/10/28

Watch the screenplay reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fi_5ae85L-MAn artistically-gifted pizza delivery boy, caught up in a criminal enterprise that funds his creative pursuits, confronts otherworldly and possibly dangerous forces when a mysterious girl sprung from his dreams appears at his next drop. Get to know the writer: The story centers around Jesse, a gifted artist, who delivers both pizzas and cash for the illicit gambling ring his boss Angelo runs. Shady turns spooky when

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EP. 1339 - Filmmaker Noah Guardado (NOVA)

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2024/10/28

NOVA, 7min., USA Directed by Noah Guardado In the year 2468, Jackson, a seasoned bounty hunter, finds himself in dire straits when his partner mysteriously vanishes. Struggling with financial difficulties, Jackson reluctantly accepts a risky job offer to track down an elusive criminal. Set in a futuristic world with elements of sci-fi and cyberpunk, NOVA explores themes of identity and betrayal amidst a backdrop of advanced technology and quirky

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EP. 1338 - Filmmaker Emir Cakaroz (AMERICANS SMELL GOOD)

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2024/10/26

AMERICANS SMELL GOOD, 66min,. USA Directed by Emir Cakaroz The film combines the filmmaker’s story in the U.S.A. with people from different social, racial, and ethnic backgrounds that he wouldn’t have met if he hadn’t come to this country. It explores the experience of being in between many cultures when living in a foreign land. Get to know the filmmaker: What motivated you to make this film? Immigration, a sense of belonging, connection, and isolation were always occurring themes in my films

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EP. 1337 - Filmmaker Małgorzata Szyszka (MAGIC OF...

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2024/10/24

Watch Małgorzata Szyszka’s films on the WILDsound Platform: SPIRIT OF SWEETNESS: https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/watch-spirit-of-sweetness Why, in today's civilized world, do we still use the methods and means of healing bodies and souls used by our grandparents? Who really are Whishperes? How does modern psychology look at rituals and whisherers? The tradition of whispering/praying in the Ortodox Church language is passed down from generation to generation. The film asks many questions and seeks

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EP. 1336 - Screenwriter Mel Masry (SHADOWS OF STARDOM)

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2024/10/23

Watch Best Scene Screenplay here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NX2e0_LBGVI “Shadows of Stardom” (Inspired by True Events) is a screenplay that follows the journey of Jack, a middle-aged man with unfulfilled dreams of acting and dancing. The story delves into the stark contrast between Jack’s vivid dream sequences, where he experiences success and fulfillment, and the harsh realities of his daily life in his dimly lit living room. Through a series of poignant scenes, Jack grapples with

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