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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. 1295 - Screenwriter Carlos Gabriel Ruiz...

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2024/08/07

Watch the Screenplay Reading: https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/galentines-day After finding her fiance with another woman, Lisa and her friends all head on vacation together to celebrate Galentine's Day. However, they were not prepared for the dangers they came to face. Get to know the writer: Valentine's Day is etched in Lisa's memory as a day of betrayal. Four years ago, she embarked on a journey through a relentless snowstorm to surprise her fiancé, Jim, only to stumble upon a scene that

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EP. 1294 - Writer/Actor Irene Stepanenko (THE LETTER)

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2024/08/07

THE LETTER, 6min., USA Directed by Ruben Rodas A daughter comes to terms with the loss of her father with a heartfelt farewell letter … http://skyframepictures.com/ https://www.instagram.com/irene_stepanenko/ Get to know writer/actor Irene Stepanenko: My motivation to create this film stemmed from a deep desire to honor my father for the immense love, care, and unwavering support he provided me throughout my life.The idea for the film came to me two months after my father’s passing on May 26,

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EP. 1293 - Filmmaker Jerrod D. Brito (HORNED)

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2024/08/07

HORNED, 4min,. USA Directed by Jerrod D Brito When a cocky cam boy jokingly live-streams a creepypasta dare, he inadvertently summons an ancient demon who craves more than just his soul. Get to know the filmmaker: Funny story. I attended Dan Savage’s HUMP Film Festival, a traveling film fest that features short films of an adult nature, and though they had many diverse films, I didn’t see any strictly horror movies. I felt there might be an opportunity there, so I tried to come up with a way to

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EP. 1292 - Filmmaker Mick Strawn (SOLITUDE)

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2024/08/07

SOLITUDE, 87min., USA Directed by Jeremy Brown, Mick Strawn A famous upbeat survivalist is cast for a popular televisionseries about surviving in solitude, but survival turns to despair when she discovers a supernatural entity's presence. Interview with well renowed Production Designer Mick Strawn about his upcoming co-director horror film

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EP. 1291 (WILDsound Actors Podcast #2) - Actor...

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2024/07/29

PISS ON PATRIARCHY, 10min., Germany, DramaDirected by Lena Fakler Marie (Caroline Hellwig) is driving on the highway and needs to pee urgently. But the toilet at the rest stop is broken. And an increasingly absurd odyssey through this toxic male biotope begins for Marie - and ends in blood. WILDsound Podcaster Hannah Ehman interviews Caroline Hellwig. They talk about her role in the award winning film PISS ON PATRIARCHY, plus her creative aspirations both behind and in front of the camera

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EP. 1290 - Filmmaker Richard Thompson (M0D3RN T1M3Z)

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2024/07/29

M0D3RN T1M3Z, 30 seconds, USA Directed by Richard Thompson A machine comes to life in a 3D animation short inspired by Charlie Chaplin. https://www.instagram.com/r_crosbythompson Get to know the filmmaker: I wanted to use it as a teaching tool. I teach digital design with a specific focus on bringing virtual characters to life and visual storytelling through animation. I created an assignment where students had to design a non-humanoid machine that first had to move as if it were only a machine

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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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