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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. 1289 - Writer/Producer/Star Jacqueline Godbout &...

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2024/07/29

FIRST GRADE HEADACHE, 13min., Canada Directed by Jajube Mandiela A burnt out first-grade teacher finds herself in a night from hell when a group of vindictive parents break into her home. Get to know writer/producer/star Jacqueline Godbout & director Jajube Mandiela Jacqueline (writer): I was wanting to make a horror film next, but it seems whenever I start writing anything remotely dark, it always becomes a dark comedy. I’m leaning into it now. Growing up, my mom was a teacher and I also work

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EP. 1288 - Screenwriter Cory David Bortnicker (MY...

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2024/07/29

Watch the Screenplay Reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWx2x_ogn58 A young gay songwriter in the grip of meth addiction must face his past when he learns he is actually a prophet who must save New York City from Judgement Day. Get to know the writer: My Name Is Jonas tells the story of a young gay songwriter in the throes of crystal meth addiction who gets a second chance at life when he meets God and learns that he’s actually a prophet. It’s a modern retelling of the Book of Jonah based

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EP. 1287 - Filmmaker Britt Dallyn (THE HARDSHIPS OF...

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2024/07/29

THE HARDSHIPS OF SUMMONING A DEMON, 14min., Canada Directed by Britt Dallyn In order to woo his school crush, a determined but highly misguided Stan attempts to summon a demon with the help of his sister stuck at home on Halloween night, by kidnapping a heavily intoxicated young man under the ruse of his own sacrifice being an after party. https://www.instagram.com/summoning_a_demon/ Get to know the filmmaker: While attending Vancouver Film School, the course allows six story ideas to be voted

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EP. 1286 - Filmmaker Andrew Wakeman Proctor (LOST...

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2024/07/29

LOST DREAMS, 10min., USA Directed by Andrew Wakeman Proctor Lost Dreams is about dreams. Scientists have not fully figured out dreams. The ancients believed you could predict the future through your dreams, Native Americans created dream-capturing devices. Some people keep dream diaries. Freud believed that we could fix people’s psychological problems by analyzing their dreams. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32021226/?ref_=ttawd_rvi_tt_i_4 Get to know the filmmaker: I took an experimental film

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EP. 1285 (WILDsound Actors Podcast #1) -...

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2024/07/28

MY ROCKSTAR, 13min,. USADirected by Stephanie Williams, Graham Nothrup "My Rockstar" is a compelling and emotional short film that follows the journey of Amanda (aka “Eva” of the band Eva Under Fire”), a determined young Latina woman who dreams of becoming a rockstar while navigating the challenges of her father's opiate addiction. WILDsound Podcaster Hannah Ehman interviews Amanda Lyberg. They talk about her role in the award winning film MY ROCKSTAR, plus working an artist, musician, and actor

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EP. 1284 - Filmmaker William Thibodeau (MORNING ROUTINE)

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2024/07/28

MORNING ROUTINE, 2min., Canada Directed by William Thibodeau Inspired by the epic true story. After sleeping in, Jack must go through his morning routine before it’s too late… Get to know the filmmaker: I wanted to turn something seemingly boring into something exciting. We are all in a rush during our morning routine and I wanted to depict it in the most epic way possible. Subscribe to the

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EP. 1283 - Actor/Producer/Writer Oliver de la Harpe...

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2024/07/28

PARROT, 24min,. Canada Directed by Cameron Faulkner After forcibly being sold a parrot, Ollie is thrust into a surprise birthday party hosted by his roommates. The night spirals into chaos as he tries to regain control and sort his life out. Based on an unbelievable true story. https://www.instagram.com/parrotfilmofficial/ Get to know Oliver de la Harpe: Covid is the short answer. Charles (co-writer) and I were isolated across continents and in many FaceTime conversations we finally started to

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EP. 1282 - Actor/Creators Marco Labate & Gica Pucca...

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2024/07/28

PROJECT 405: LOST AT SEA, 12min,. USA Directed by Josie Hull Aspiring artist Alexia, grieves the loss of a loved one and struggles to finish her painting. The-o, her personal AI assistant, who has little understanding of human emotions, tries everything in his power to feed her longing soul. https://www.fenderbenderfilms.com/ https://www.instagram.com/fenderbenderfilms/ Get to know actors & creators Marco Labate and Gica Pucca M: Coming from pretty intense personal journeys, we wanted to work

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EP. 1281 - Filmmaker Kalyn Elizabeth Wood (SCREAMING...

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2024/07/28

SCREAMING SILENCE, 17min., UK Directed by Kalyn Elizabeth Wood, Hal Waghorn In the hauntingly enigmatic and dialogue-free short film, ‘Screaming Silence’, Elizabeth, a young woman in the aftermath of a traumatic event, navigates her world through a haunting soundscape of everyday noises, which ‘peoples’ her world and forces her to face her reality of circumstances and her fear of reaching out for help. As the audience intimately experiences her journey, Elizabeth’s silence becomes a bittersweet

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EP. 1280 - Writer/Producer Ken Barrett (BRAINLAND -...

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2024/07/27

Conversation with writer/producer Ken Barrett about the Opera Film “BRAINLAND” In 1935 Egas Moniz, renowned Portuguese neurologist, visit psychiatrist Sobral Cid in order to persuade him allow his patients to be act as subjects for Moniz's experiemntal treatment - frontal leucotomy. After some resistance Cid agrees. The first such operation is staged, but Moniz's exhaltation is cut short by an attempt on his life. This self-contained chamber opera is actually scene 7 from a longer opera of the

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EP. 1279 - Filmmaker William Quinn Dover (CIAO, BELLA)

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2024/07/21

CIAO, BELLA, 8min., USA Directed by William Quinn Dover In this modern film noir romance, a young stalker can’t seem to get over his ex lover, until finding out the double meaning of "Ciao Bella". https://www.instagram.com/reel/C4oPE1juDqh/?igsh=MXh4anVtMTFrMGM4dA%3D%3D Get to know the filmmaker: As much as it sucks to say, I caught somebody I was seeing on a date with another guy. I didn't take it in a bad way though. Seeing that just sparked the idea, I'm glad it happened. I was also watching

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EP. 1278 - Screenwriter Susannah Roberts (DEPRAVED)

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2024/07/21

Watch the Screenplay Reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJ4sVMUQHho Depraved is a slasher that takes place at a college campus. A serial killer stalks the campus mutilating their victims while two detectives work tirelessly to try and identify the culprit. More and more bodies mount up until we end with a shocking twist that no one will see coming. Get to know the writer: Depraved should be produced because it is different to other slasher movies out there. The film moves away from the

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EP. 1277 - Producer/DP Sandeep Abraham (HOME SWISS HOME)

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2024/07/21

HOME SWISS HOME, 72min., Switzerland Directed by Geert Smets Mike, 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. Interview with the producer/cinematographer Sandeep Abraham Subscribe to the

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EP. 1276 - Screenwriter Sami Garcia (LIGHT EM’ UP)

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2024/07/21

Watch the Screenplay Reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzIUindvgrg Based on the best-selling book about Officer Sam Harris, a bomb squad leader, and her team of experts as they race against the clock to save innocent live from a serial bomber, including their own. Our lead also happens to be a lesbian , navigating her way through a male dominant culture, inspired by the author’s real life experience as a lesbian in law

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EP. 1275 - Writer/Producer/Actor Nathan Ondracek (JACK)

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2024/07/21

JACK, 5min., USA Directed by Julian Curi An art connoisseur finds himself on the run after he steals a priceless item from a ruthless man in this fun twist on a classic tale. Get to know the filmmaker: I’ve always loved adventure films, and this concept had been floating around it in my head for some time when 2020 hit. My co-producer Adam Lau said we should use our time as wisely as possible and start writing. Jack was one of the scripts that came out of that time. I’ve always loved movies that

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EP. 1274 - Filmmakers Izabella Sandra Alda, Ovidiu...

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2024/07/21

HEART WORN OUT & AGAINST THE WALL, 6min., Romania Directed by Izabella Sandra Alda, Ovidiu Claudiu Moldovan This short “Heart Worn Out & Against The Wall” is a short movie about loneliness and fear. Fear of losing a loved one, of being superficial, of being unlovable. About the struggles of filling a void that can never be filled and mannerisms used to cope with these feelings. About wanting affection but not being able to deal with human interactions. About feeling disconnected, but never allowing

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EP. 1273 - Producer Gabi Lowe (GET ME TO 21 – THE...

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2024/07/21

GET ME TO 21 – THE JENNA LOWE STORY, 88min., South Africa Directed by Diana Joy Lucas The extraordinary story of a young South African girl, her battle to get to 21 and the lasting impact she has had on the world around her. A riveting and inspiring story of advocacy, rare disease, organ donation, courage and hope. https://www.jennalowetrust.org/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/710845692340944 https://instagram.com/jenna_lowe_trust Get to know Executive Producer Gabi Lowe: PH is a rare, cruel and

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EP. 1272 - Filmmaker Daron Hagen (9/10: Love Before...

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2024/07/21

9/10: Love Before the Fall, 58min., USA Directed by Daron Hagen The myths of Orpheus and Charon are interwoven with the entirely sung magical-realist story of four friends dining in an Italian bistro who are fated to perish the next morning in the attack on the Twin Towers. At meal’s end, through magical realism, the restaurant’s mysterious strolling violinist is revealed to be Charon, hand extended, awaiting payment. Complying, each reconciles with death, and departs to the sounds of the next

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EP. 1272 - Filmmaker Arie Forma (THE SHEPHERD)

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2024/07/21

THE SHEPHERD, 14min., USA Directed by Arie Forma Struggling with the news of his son’s interfaith engagement, a religious father seeks solace in his estranged brother. https://www.arieforma.com/the-shepherd https://www.instagram.com/rosecolored.pictures/ Get to know the filmmaker: I was motivated to bring The Shepherd to life for a few reasons. The first is that the topic of interfaith marriages is very prevalent in my life. I was confused by the negative reactions to my sister dating a non-Jew

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EP. 1271 - Alexa Ruggiero & Ashley Carrizo (OUT OF...

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2024/07/21

OUT OF THE DARK, 3min,. USA Directed by Alexa Ruggiero, Ashley Carrizo A screendance film that portrays how certain relationships in ones life can cause turmoil. The process of letting someone go can be freeing while also being an emotional rollercoaster full of sadness, anger, and relief. Get to know the filmmakers: Alexa: To tell a story people can relate and connect to. I’ve always been passionate about dance so l loved using movement verse a script to tell that story. Ashley: I had always

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