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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. 1210 - Filmmaker Kathryn Roszak (WOMEN AT THE TOP)

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2024/05/13

WOMEN AT THE TOP, 56min., USA Directed by Kathryn Roszak This is a documentary featuring the new movement of women’s leadership in dance, the challenges and achievements, and the inspiring stories of the women. Stories are told via interviews with rehearsal/performance footage, and brief creative narratives drawing the audience further into the lives of the women. Kathryn Roszak can be viewed as the Terry Gross of dance interviews. She presents engaging, thought-provoking, cutting-edge content that

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EP. 1209 - Writer William Rush (SWEETENER)

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2024/04/30

Watch the full screenplay reaidng of SWEETENER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kD429vBrBAohttps://www.instagram.com/OriginalCinematic https://ogcinpro.com/ A woman home for college break must outwit a very dangerous intruder. Cassie, a young woman returning home during a college break makes plans with her hometown boyfriend for him to come visit her at her parents’ house while they are away for a concert. She is waiting with anticipation for her visitor to arrive when he makes his entrance

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EP. 1208 - Film Festival Director Kendra Ann Sherrill...

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2024/04/30

Children’s Film Festival Seattle is a cine-magical extravaganza for tots, teens, and everyone in between! Since 2005, CFFS has grown to become the largest film festival on the West Coast dedicated to children and their families, with an annual lineup piled high with shorts, features, and hands-on activities for all ages. https://nwfilmforum.org/cffs/ Get to know Film Festival Director Kendra Ann Sherrill https://www.kendrannsherrill.com/ https://www.instagram.com/kendra.ann.sherrill/ You can

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EP. 1207 - Writer/Producer R.J. Lewis (DOWN IN...

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2024/04/30

DOWN IN FLAMES: THE TRUE STORY OF TONY ‘VOLANCO’ VALENCI, 29min., USA Directed by William Joseph Stribling Meet Tony Valenci and his bona fide sideshow of eccentric colleagues. Tony has spent his life dreaming of setting a world record. Despite numerous failures, Tony has never stopped believing in himself. Now, Tony has devised his most ambitious world record attempt yet: to be the first man to blow fire while skydiving. https://www.facebook.com/downinflamesfilm Get to know co-producer/co-writer

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EP. 1206 - Screenwriter Christine Oliva (YOU ARE WHAT...

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2024/04/30

Watch the Screenplay Reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NPET-r-NMA Set against the backdrop of the OxyContin crisis, ‘Leah’s Choice’ unravels the true tale of Leah, a young woman entangled in a poignant queer love triangle. Caught between her soulmate and her best friend amidst her struggle with addiction, Leah’s journey is a harrowing blend of deep love and intense pain. Her story poses a thought-provoking dilemma: In the transformative journey of life, is it the profound depths of

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EP. 1205 - Filmmaker Ethan Knecht (SWISS CHEESE HOLE...

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2024/04/30

SWISS CHEESE HOLES Covertly filmed in Disney World, Swiss Cheese Holes is a multi-layered documentary that explores the timeless question: How do you make a film about your father’s mental breakdown in Disney World? HOSPITAL ART A short aesthetic review of Westchester Medical Center's art. Director Ethan Knecht: Ethan Knecht is an educator and a personal essay filmmaker. He lives in Pleasantville, NY with his wife and two daughters. His previous films have screened with Rooftop FIlms, The

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EP. 1204 - AnimatOR/Filmmaker David Calderón (I AM MORE)

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2024/04/30

I AM MORE, 3min., USA Directed by David Calderon I am more is an initiative by Animagic Studios to create a conversation around self-esteem and body confidence among young women, their families and social circles. http://animagic.io/ https://www.instagram.com/iammoreproject/ You can sign up for the 7 day free trial at www.wildsound.ca (available on your streaming services and APPS). There is a DAILY film festival to watch, plus a selection of award winning films on the platform. Then it’s only

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EP. 1203 - Filmmakers Kamil Keenan, Agnieszka...

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2024/04/30

THE CAPSULE, 20min,. Poland Directed by Kamil Keenan, Agnieszka Żaglewska Two astronauts in a space capsule realize that they won’t have enough oxygen until help arrives. In this extreme situation, they suddenly have to face the ultimate questions. Accompanying the characters on their final journey, viewers begin to wonder what their answers would be. http://kamilkeenan.com/ https://www.instagram.com/kamilkeenan Get to know the filmmakers: Kamil: My uncle had an accident while working underground

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EP 1202 - Filmmaker Yazan Al-Hajari (ETERNAL LINES:...

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2024/04/29

ETERNAL LINES: William Shakespeare’s Verse in Music and Motion., 5min., USA Directed by Yazan Al-Hajari Eternal Lines: William Shakespeare’s Verse in Motion and Music” is the second part of a series where I delve into Shakespeare’s vast Canon, handpicking songs and sonnets that resonate deeply with me. I’ve woven these pieces into a narrative that, while personal in selection, unveils a connected story, reflecting the universal themes and emotions Shakespeare so masterfully depicted. This project is

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EP, 1201 - Filmmaker Jamezz Iaiahe Hampton (REBIRTH)

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2024/04/28

REBIRTH, 9min,. USA Directed by Jamezz Iaiahe Hampton In this contemporary twist on the biblical tale, Adam and Eve are thrust into an unfamiliar world after being expelled from Eden. Struggling to discern what is truly good and evil in this complex environment, they embark on a journey of self-discovery in order to set them

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EP. 1200 - Filmmaker Emeline Castaneda (TOTEM)

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2024/04/22

TOTEM, 3min., France Directed by Emeline Castaneda The day had started badly for Alice. But that was without taking into account the old saying “in the jungle you must wait, 13 helps yourself liberate” Get to know the filmmaker: It was originally for a contest. We had tell a story around the theme “number 13”. I have always expressed my self best with choreography and I already had this idea of a choreography about animal transformation. It was the perfect opportunity. You can sign up for the 7

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EP. 1199 - Filmmaker Birgitta Liljedahl (POTATO)

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2024/04/19

POTATO, 14min., SwedenDirected by Birgitta Liljedahl When Mother 1 (46) struggles with a tired body, a failed bun-baking project and hopeless over-aged children, Lisa (22) and Dennis (64), conflicts soon escalate beyond what’s accepted by The State of Sweden. The doorbell rings. And The Inspector enters, providing the States quality solution: a shining, new Mother 2 (27). A Mother that fulfills all criteria, not only for the children and the state, but that might even interest a most critical, new

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EP. 1198 - Filmmaker William Georges-Garcia (AN...

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2024/04/19

AN INTERMISSION, 13min,. France Directed by William Georges-Garcia After receiving a letter and questioning everything he took for granted, Rufus prepares to leave everything behind when a chance meeting with Amelia, his childhood love, forces both of them to come to terms with the end of their young adult lives. https://www.instagram.com/anintermissionfilm/ Get to know the filmmaker: This is my first short film, so it was very important to me to be able to work on a project that allowed me to

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EP. 1197 - Filmmaker Leo Rojas & Actor/Writer Angelo...

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2024/04/19

APHASIC DREAM, 24min,. Bolivia Directed by Leo Rojas Fernando, a guy with a messy life, starts having strange dreams of a kid in an abandoned warehouse.http://leorojas.me/https://www.instagram.com/steverojas00/ You can sign up for the 7 day free trial at www.wildsound.ca (available on your streaming services and APPS). There is a DAILY film festival to watch, plus a selection of award winning films on the platform. Then it’s only $3.99 per month. Subscribe to the

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EP. 1196 - Filmmaker Nicholas T. Collier (RENEGADE...

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2024/04/18

RENEGADE EPISODE 1: REDEMPTION, 20min., USA Directed by Nicholas T Collier After learning the mob controls the city, detective Daniel Graves decides to become the newest vigilante in Westwick City, Renegade. https://www.instagram.com/34_nicholas_34/ Get to know the filmmaker: Growing up, I have always loved comic book movies, and they’re the reason I decided to become a filmmaker. This was my love letter to the genre, my way of taking all these films and stories I grew up with, and telling my

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EP. 1195 - Filmmaker Bethany Teague (TEAM OCEAN)

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2024/04/18

TEAM OCEAN, 40min., USA Directed by Bethany Teague 10 nonprofits along both U.S. coasts fight for a better future for our one ocean, and therefore our world. Team Ocean is a celebration of how each organization’s talents, expertise and passions weave together a beautiful tapestry of teamwork from every sector – fisheries, species protection, food security, arts, education, recreation and

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EP. 1194 - Filmmakers Jim Schaub & Ron Pesch (BUSTER...

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2024/04/18

BUSTER KEATON: HOME, 83min., USA Directed by Jim Schaub Buster Keaton: Home is a documentary that tells the story of Buster’s early life on the road as a child vaudeville star and how he found his home along the shores of Lake Michigan. Illustrated with rare images of family photos, datebooks and Buster’s personal autograph book, the film delves into the personal life of Buster and his family as they traveled the country as a successful vaudeville

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EP. 1193 - Filmmaker Giannakopoulos Efstathios (THE...

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2024/04/18

THE SILENT SYNTHETIC SYMPHONY: A Human-AI Collaboration, 7min., Greece Directed by Giannakopoulos Efstathios In a silent environment, artificial intelligence meets the boundless human mind and together they unite their powers to create a music and dance piece of scientific fantasy. The lyrics, composed by a robotic mind simulating the writing style of the great author William Shakespeare, draw upon a poem about Silence and how people perceive it today. The music was composed by a team of music

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EP. 1192 - Filmmaker Alijah Johnson (CIRCLES)

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2024/04/17

CIRCLES, 6min., USA Directed by Alijah Johnson “Circles” is a visually stunning short film that takes the audience on a symbolic journey of personal transformation. The protagonist undergoes a profound metamorphosis, depicted through allegorical scenes representing different stages of self-discovery and growth. “Circles” explores the intricate dance between self-discovery, vulnerability, determination, sacrifice, and artistic power. Through its rich symbolism and powerful visuals, the film invites

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EP. 1191 - Filmmaker Yiou Wang (WATER ALWAYS GOES...

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2024/04/17

WATER ALWAYS GOES WHERE IT WANTS TO GO, 5min., Romania Directed by Yiou Wang “Water Always Goes Where It Wants to Go” is an ecoperformance CG art video of the body in synergy with the storied landscape of water. How can we go back to something we already have? We are born out of water, and water constitutes our body, our territories, and our myths. Mapping water through the body, in between transitory space for waters, the short film investigates the relationship between the self, its embodied and

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