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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.

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EP. 1250 - Producer Jerimiah Payne (MAKE A MOVE)

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2024/06/12

MAKE A MOVE, 20min., USA Directed by Dalie Caudle Make A Move is a docuseries about a national and international speed chess tournament with players from all walks of life and different levels of experience. http://www.makeamovela.org/ https://www.instagram.com/make.a.move.la/ Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod/ https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod

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EP. 1249 - Filmmaker Mary Elle Alexander (COOKIES 4...

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2024/06/12

COOKIES 4 JANE, 62min., USA Directed by Mary Elle Alexander Ten years in the making, “Cookies 4 Jane” recounts the final chapters of the life of a beloved matriarch, Jane, as she battles Alzheimer’s Disease. Filmed, edited, and directed by Jane’s granddaughter, Mary, this intimate documentary condenses four years of raw footage into an hour-long, heart-rending, inspirational, and delightfully educational piece. https://vimeo.com/maryellealexander Subscribe to the

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EP. 1248 - Filmmaker Katya Mokoto (A MOVEMENT DEEPER...

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2024/06/12

A MOVEMENT DEEPER THAN DANCING, 2min., France Directed by Katya Mokoto https://www.kitsuney.com/ Get to know the filmmaker: It was a spur of the moment decision, we met through a mutual friend whom was convinced that we could do cool things together and voilà ! Production / filming wise 3 days, then post is always longer because when you work on a small budget you try to arrange your planning between paid job. But also the main thing was to find the right compositor for the music. And working

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EP. 1247 - Filmmaker Arniko Kumar Singh (DAKINI)

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2024/06/12

DAKINI, 43min., Nepal Directed by Arniko Kumar Singh When darkness holds the light, the thin line between good and evil becomes an illusion. Unravel the captivating journey between perception and reality. Get to know the filmmaker: I always wanted to make a movie based on folklore and bring originality to the screen. Hence, this movie was the best way for me to showcase my ideas and interests. Subscribe to the

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EP. 1246 - Filmmaker Sean Winslow (PETEY POSSUM)

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2024/05/27

PETEY POSSUM, 5min., USADirected by Sean Winslow Oh no! It’s *enter name here* birthday and Petey’s running late! Follow him on his journey to make the party. https://www.instagram.com/seanpwinslow Get to know the filmmaker: I like to write sketch comedy, so I was thinking about random funny ideas. I have a memory from my 6th birthday party at Chuck – E – Cheese of a TV above the stage showcasing Chuckie getting ready in quick clips before appearing in front of a bunch of screaming children

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EP. 1245 - Filmmaker Danny Germansen (MANIFESTATION)

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2024/05/27

"A mentally ill person feels neglected by society and takes revenge." "When life is meaningless and everything is hopeless, where do you go?" Inspired by the life of Danny Germansen. Manifestation is an semi-autobiographical art-house short film about a mentally ill person who takes revenge on society because he feels neglected by his family, the social system, the community around him, and Society in general. He was mentally abused as a kid and adult by a psychopathic father. The film draws

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EP. 1244 - Musicians Malcuth & Facutum (CLOSER music...

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2024/05/27

Watch the Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5kY5F_t0Go “Memory is a poet, not a historian” Martina's poignant odyssey through fractured memories unearths wounds from former lovers, embodying abuse, deception, and death, in her quest for self-acceptance. Official music video for “Closure” by Malcuth & Facutum (feat. Babi) Directed by Faraz Alam Stream "Closure" → https://fanlink.entervale.com/VALELPS001 Subscribe to the

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EP. 1243 - Filmmaker Chaya Gurkov (THE SHIDDUCH CRISIS)

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2024/05/27

THE SHIDDUCH CRISIS, 24min., USA Directed by Chaya Gurkov An Orthodox Jewish girl struggled with her mothers expectations for an arranged marriage. https://www.instagram.com/reelworks Get to know the filmmaker: It was something I wanted to talk about. I think there is a narrow scope of Jewish stories in the entertainment sphere and I wanted to talk about an experience that I, and many women growing up in the Orthodox Jewish community, feel being in this dating system. I wanted to write a story

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EP. 1242 - Screenwriter Thomas Anthony Brannagan...

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2024/05/27

Watch the Screenplay Reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3eKEkCgFa-I She’s an emotionally damaged agent with a dilemma. Find a downed airman behind enemy lines, then decide whether to become his saviour or his assassin. Get to know the writer: Pathfinder Down is about the horrors of Totalitarianism, regardless of what political or religious dogma it cloaks itself in. It is also about the futility of war…even the victors emerge damaged. Subscribe to the

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EP. 1241 - Filmmaker Yuri Omar Shariff Williams (HOPE...

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2024/05/27

HOPE FOR THE HOLIDAYS, 95min., USA Directed by Yuri Omar Shariff Williams, Nathan Cribari In this participatory documentary, join Yuri and Rodney on a heartfelt mission as they, dressed as Santa's helpers, traverse the diverse landscapes of every US state during the holidays. Their goal is to bring hope to families facing difficult circumstances, including those in animal shelters, homes with special needs, disabilities, and individuals battling life-threatening illnesses. From snow storms in

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EP. 1240 - Actor Lukas Akan (DUAL)

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2024/05/27

DUAL, 7min., USA Directed by Yu Wang Get to know actor Lukas Akan: I didn’t make the film, I’ve only acted in it. I was approached with the script from a filmmaker, but I was hesitant in pursuing it. I usually don’t like horror films, but I found the script interesting to play from an acting point of view, and since I haven’t done anything like it before I thought It would be a fun challenge for me as an actor. Subscribe to the

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EP. 1239 - Filmmaker Simone Kisiel (CHANGE MAKERS:...

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2024/05/26

CHANGE MAKERS: The Global Race to Save Our Seas, 14min., USA Directed by Simone Kisiel Advancements in the fishing industry have led to devastating consequences, not just for sea life being hunted to extinction, but for communities around the world who depend on the ocean’s bounty to survive. https://changemakersfilm.com/ https://www.facebook.com/MagicDogProductions https://twitter.com/MagicDogMovies https://www.instagram.com/magicdogproductions/ Subscribe to the

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EP. 1238 - Screenwriter Rhyess Nash (SAND – Part I...

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2024/05/23

Watch the Screenplay Reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buP7_6XCNEgSummary: After Nefret goes missing, it puts Mazim’s place in the war in doubt, but despite his family’s safety, he won’t leave without Nefret, which leads him to face horrifying consequences. Get to know the writer: My screenplay is about, thematically, the struggle of reconciliation. The protagonist, Mazim Al-Farouq, chooses to have he and his family (wife and son) remain in their home village of Zareda, despite the

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EP. 1237 - Writer/Performers Gica Pucca and...

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2024/05/23

SAUDADE, 6min., USA Directed by Josie Hull A dancer faces a ghost of her past and has to come out victorious to find her true self once again. https://www.instagram.com/josie__hull/ Get to know writer/performers Gica Pucca and Constantin Augustinus Sieve: GICA: One night I was going through my drawer and I found a love letter from a past relationship. After reading all those words, my heart was divided in two. A part that wanted all those memories again and the other, that knew this was not quite

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EP. 1236 - Musician Daniel Prypchan (AL REVES music...

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2024/05/23

AL REVES, 3min., Venezuela Directed by Luis Figeuredo A music video by Human Productions featuring Danny Pryp and Pat Gales. ‘Al Revés’ is an original song performed by Danny Pryp. http://dannypryp.com/ https://facebook.com/dannypryp https://instagram.com/dannypryp Get to know musician Daniel Prypchan: When we finished my song “Al Revés” I was in love with it. I loved how romantic it was and immediately it came to me images of a desert, the romanticism of a mysterious woman… I was in Venezuela

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EP. 1235 - Filmmaker Camilla Daldoss (TESOCO NUEVO:...

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2024/05/23

TESOCO NUEVO: LAND OF JAGUARS, 37min., Mexico Directed by Camilla Daldoss, Fernando Costantino Martinez Belmar In a remote mayan community called Tesoco Nuevo located in the selva of Yucatan – Mexico, people have a special relationship with nature. The forest that this village protect is home of the largest wild cat in America and one of the most endangered: the jaguar. The documentary shows how they all have the important role to preserve

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EP. 1234 - Screenwriter Melanie Munt (DISCHORDANT)

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2024/05/23

Watch the Screenplay Reading: https://youtu.be/QexzCn2nFPc A down-on-her-luck violinist reluctantly accepts an offer to teach a young boy with severe social anxiety. Get to know the writer: Dischordant is a live action/animation hybrid about self-destructive, single Rachel, a forty-year-old violinist whose greatest dream is just to get her job back with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra but fucks it up every time, and David, a selectively mute, neurodivergent eleven-year-old with a dark secret,

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EP. 1233 - Filmmaker Jax Deerman Kinlaw (WEREWOLF...

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2024/05/23

WEREWOLF MARGARITA, 10min., USA Directed by Jax Deerman Kinlaw A young woman is stalked by a werewolf. Get to know the filmmaker: I originally wrote Werewolf Margarita as an assignment in a college screenwriting class. The assignment: pick a random song lyric out of a hat and write a 5-10 page screenplay inspired by the song lyric. I got the lyric, “I saw a Werewolf drinking a Pina Colada” and it started from there. When we did a class reading of the script, i got great responses from both my

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EP. 1232 - Filmmaker Stephanie Williams (MY ROCKSTAR)

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2024/05/23

MY ROCKSTAR, 13min,. USA Directed 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. The story delves into the complexities of familial relationships, self-discovery, and the power of resilience. The film aims to evoke strong emotional responses from

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EP. 1231 - Filmmaker Allexxis Youngs (PLEASE CLICK 2)

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2024/05/23

PLEASE CLICK 2, 4min., USA Directed by Allexxis Youngs Two friends fight to keep their sanity after encountering amysterious video online, there is no escape but to become a part of the video. Get to know the filmmaker: Lol, this film was for a screenwriting class. We had to come up with 3 to 5 ideas. Me being a Reddit user and into the deep web stuff. I saw a story that made me think about human interactions with tech/media. And it just clicked, the response I got from my professor and classmates

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