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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. 1335 - Filmmaker Hisham Iyad Hajir (WEASEL)

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2024/10/22

WEASEL, 2min., MexicoDirected by Hisham Iyad Hajir Get to know the filmmaker: What motivated you to make this film? I would like to get rid of a lot of the clutter in my house, but I don’t know how. The film peers into an alternate reality where technology provides a solution to this problem. What were your initial reactions when watching the audience talking about your film in the feedback video? I liked how they understood the film. Since it’s an extremely short film about an inexistent

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EP. 1334 - Filmmaker Alec Patchin (THE BARGAIN)

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2024/10/21

THE BARGAIN, 15min., USA Directed by Alec Patchin A young girl summons the Devil to get revenge on her former foster father who abused her. The Devil is willing to make a deal but the cost is more than she bargained for. Get to know the filmmaker: What motivated you to make this film? I was struck by the strange nature of revenge and the lengths people will go to feel like they “got even”. Often people are willing to go out of their way and further negatively impact their own lives if it means

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EP. 1333 - Filmmaker Bryan Ribeiro (BRAISING)

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2024/10/19

BRAISING, 19min., USA Directed by Bryan Ribeiro Conroy –a crestfallen, fast food cook who dreams of becoming a chef– finds community with a peculiar “charity” organization, all while he strives to deepen his connection with his widower father. https://www.instagram.com/braisingfilm Get to know the filmmaker: What motivated you to make this film? I wanted to tell a story about group think. There’s always been a fascination about cults and mob mentalities and I wanted to explore what brings

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EP. 1332 - Producer Sudeep Mehta (CHHAVA)

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2024/10/16

CHHAVA, 39min., IndiaDirected by Anurag Srijit, Arman Shaikh Produced by by Sudeep Mehta Set in the storied Apshinge Military Village in Maharashtra, ‘Chhava’ offers an intimate glimpse into the lives of families bound by centuries of military service, from the reign of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj to today. Crafted with care by first-time student filmmakers, the documentary weaves together personal sacrifices and enduring bravery, revealing the profound human spirit at the village’s

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EP. 1331 - Filmmaker Porter Justus (CARVED IN STONE)

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2024/10/16

CARVED IN STONE, 30min., USA Directed by Porter Justus Cast out by the academic community at her college for her extreme beliefs that artifacts belong with their cultures, not locked up in some museum, young historical photographer AMELIA SLOANE is shocked to learn a former and beloved professor has bequeathed to her a collection of valuable and rare artifacts – including the legendary sword Excalibur – and a mysterious message “You’ll know what to do with this.” Get to know the filmmaker: There

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EP. 1330 - Filmmaker/Dancer Laëtitia Daché (IN THE...

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2024/10/13

IN THE DISTANCE, 10min., France Directed by Laëtitia Daché “In the Distance” is a choreographic triptych presented as short films, offering a perspective on the notions of complementarity and duality, expressions of resilience in the face of challenges. https://www.instagram.com/contradancecompany/ Get to know the filmmaker: I have reflected deeply on the duality inherent in certain experiences and emotions that can emerge throughout life. This duality, which manifests itself in countless places

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EP. 1329 - Filmmaker Christel Veraart (Santa Fe &...

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2024/10/10

Santa Fe & Esmeralda - Crossroads, 16min., USA Directed by Christel Veraart In the transformative backdrop of Argentina's evolving democracy and vibrant art scene from 1987 to 1996, "Santa Fe & Esmeralda - CrossRoads" chronicles the profound and enduring friendship between Kita, a young Dutch woman, and Lorenzo, the gay son of a prominent Argentine family. United by their love for music, they navigate complex family dynamics and the harsh realities of AIDS, with Kita becoming Lorenzo's caregiver

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EP. 1328 - Filmmaker Irene Altagracia Perez Lopez...

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2024/10/09

KILLING R, 15min., Sweden Directed by Irene Altagracia Perez Lopez In a not-so-distant future where AI technology is part of everyday life, Rebecka (41), a successful architect and mother to Nonno (5), works from home with her sick daughter while her partner Carl (39) is away. http://irenelopez.se/killing-r/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087540991321 Subscribe to the

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EP. 1327 - Filmmaker Vanessa Mariveles (ECHOES OF...

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2024/10/07

ECHOES OF DREAMS, 84min., USADirected by Vanessa MarivelesReyna, a struggling DJ in Silicon Valley, has to pivot her career in order to survive. Having the worst year ever, she is forced to join the “gig economy” so she can pay rent while living with her pushy mother. While dating women for the first time, she finds herself in comical situations. Through determination, self-discovery, and the power of faith, Reyna learns to overcome adversity and finds her true calling and

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EP. 1326 - Filmmaker Al Chang (award winning short...

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2024/10/07

Al Chang, a distinguished filmmaker from Los Angeles's Koreatown, is passionately pursuing his dream of crafting authentic narratives in the film industry. With a background that includes 10 years of service in the U.S. Army and a deep connection to the post-L.A. riots culture, in addition to being a dedicated husband and father of four, Chang brings a unique perspective to his work. Currently pursuing his Master of Fine Arts (MFA) with an Editing emphasis at Chapman University, Chang is an emerging

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EP. 1325 - Filmmaker Patrick McCarthy (Paraland: The...

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2024/10/04

Patrick McCarthy is a self taught animator who went from being a comedian sleeping in his car to becoming a Storyboard Artist at Family Guy. Patrick made multiple animations that went viral amassing millions of views on YouTube, and he has spent the last 6 years developing Paraland.Watch his viral films on his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PatrickMcCarthyAnimations PARALAND: THE PROLOGUE, 4min., USA Directed by Patrick McCarthy Paraland is the story of three heroes charged with

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EP. 1324 - Filmmaker Joey LaFrance (THE NEXT BELLS)

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2024/09/21

THE NEXT BELLS, 16min., USA Directed by Joey LaFrance In this musical, Lily is waiting for an important phone call and navigates life assuming the worst, leading her down a dance-filled, spiraling path of self-discovery. https://www.instagram.com/the.next.bells_film/

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EP. 1323 (WILDsound Actors Podcast #5) Actor/Dancer...

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2024/09/21

PROHAIRESIS, 13min., USA Directed by Rebecca Arends A 13 minute dance film featuring four female dancers filmed in four international locations and an all-female string quartet filmed in Chicago. The dance is based on Stoic philosopher Epictetus's concepts surrounding the faculty of choice, moral character and volition. Hannah Ehman chats with dancer/actor Mary Kate Sheehan about her career and working on the short film PROHAIRESIS. http://www.mksheehan.com/ Follow Interviewer Hannah Ehman on

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EP. 1322 - Filmmaker Victor Amaro (The story and...

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2024/09/04

The story and forgiveness of José and Maria, 15min., BrazilDirected by Victor Amaro After 50 years, José and Maria definitively break off their marriage and agree to give statements to their grandson, for the first time, about the reasons that led them to make such a decision. A story about love, pain and forgiveness. http://filhounicofilmes.com/ https://www.instagram.com/filhounicofilms Get to know the filmmaker: I always found it sad the way the Brazilian family is portrayed in Brazilian

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EP. 1321 - Screenwriter Beckett Van Stralen (ENGINE...

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2024/09/04

Watch the Screenplay Reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9umcIT1JMg A sixteen year old receives an old car as a birthday gift from his stepfather. When he drives it for the first time, he realizes it isn’t powered by conventional gasoline – but instead, an engine of pure evil. http://www.vanstralenwrites.com/ https://twitter.com/vanstral Get to know the writer: Engine of Evil is about a belligerent 16 year old who receives a car for his birthday. Only instead of being ecstatic like

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EP. 1320 - Filmmaker Susanda Wolf (WEEKEND RELEASE)

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2024/09/04

WEEKEND RELEASE, 1min., UK Directed by Susanda Wolf A woman waits for her son to pick her up from the police station, but he isn't coming. http://palmanda.com/ Get to know the filmmaker: Motivation was a really good actress, Barbara. I worked with her previously and wrote it for her. Start to finish it took around an hour to film, a couple of hours to edit and less than hour to write so probably about half day. Subscribe to the

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EP. 1319 - Writer/Actor Paul Pecorino & Director Drue...

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2024/08/27

THE DESTRUCTION OF JANE, 12min,. USA Directed by Drue Pennella The Destruction of Jane is a campy, over the top, erotic, outrageous comedy which follows Miss Jane Parker to the African Jungle where it all began. Witness Tarzan and Jane’s first encounter, in what now has become a rather heralded expedition in the African Jungle, and one of our greatest love stories. http://www.youtube.com/@thedestructionofjane9756 https://www.instagram.com/destructionofjane Get to know Writer/Actor Paul

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EP. 1318 - Screenwriter Rebecca Day Robinson...

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2024/08/27

Watch the Screenplay Reading: https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/tamaras-escape-pilot In 2052 after the dissolution of the United States 30 years earlier, a young woman, 17 year-old Tamara O’Neal, is smuggled out of the Confederacy to New Albion, liberal bastion based in the Colorado Rockies, to what her father thinks is safety. After a difficult transition to life in New Albion and multiple threats from mysterious forces, Tamara becomes radicalized and vows, with the help of her new friends, to

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EP. 1317 - Screenwriter Raed Hojiej (HAUNTED LAMENT)

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2024/08/27

Watch the Screenplay Reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19tLE4O0mEk https://www.shadowhorsetheatre.com/dark-pony-radio Get to know the screenwriter: A couple who are dealing with a loss, and purchase their first home. Only to experience an unforgettable first night where memories, dreams, and nightmares mix and come to life. Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod/ https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod

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EP. 1316 - Filmmaker Rachel Nemez (PIPPY AND THE TYPIST)

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2024/08/27

PIPPY AND THE TYPIST, 5min., USA Directed by Rachel Nemez Our protagonist, Pippy, discovers that a magical typewriter controls the events happening down below. https://rachelnemez.com/ https://www.instagram.com/rachelnemez/ Get to know the filmmaker: My studiomates and thesis friends single handedly kept me going. I was going a little bit crazy at the beginning of the process, and I think the fact that I just wasn’t alone in a studio made all the difference. There were three of us in our studio

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