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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. 1774: Screenwriter Candace Egan (DESERT BELLES)

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2026/05/09

Watch the best scene reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNOF8lNvsOcAfter the death of her father and the loss of her racing partner, a veteran off-road driver enters an all-women desert rally with an unlikely teammate. Get to know the writer: 1. What is your screenplay about? DESERT BELLES is about a mature woman pushing herself to win an off-road desert auto race to save the family business and in doing so rediscovering her passion for the sport. 2. What genres does your

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EP. 1773: Filmmaker Mark Buerck (The Enigmatic Crew)

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2026/05/09

The Enigmatic Crew, 40min., USA Directed by Mark Buerck Five best friends: Tony, Leo, Jimmy, Jason, and Kevin reunite during spring break of March 2024 after being drifted apart due to their commitments of their College Education. They all spend the whole day together, hanging out, catching up on life, and discuss their past and their plans for the future. Especially their future plans to go on vacation together. As the day goes by, they see plans won't go their way, they fight, but eventually get

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EP. 1772: Filmmaker Sherill Quinn (WHEN FIGHTING...

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2026/05/09

WHEN FIGHTING MONSTERS, 18min., USA Directed by Sherill Quinn A bereaved detective struggles to make sense of his daughter’s untimely death. https://www.instagram.com/when_fighting_monsters_movie Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? I’ve always believed that to make art is to make sense of the world you live in. The things you’ve experienced and the lessons you’ve learned. When Fighting Monsters was meant as a portrait of grief, and a reminder to be there for

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EP. 1771: Filmmaker Abril Andrea Arnauda Appel (SHE WAS)

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2026/05/09

SHE WAS, 20min., Germany Directed by Abril Andrea Arnauda Appel When a migrant songwriter dies of an apparent suicide, her voice echoes the truth. https://www.instagram.com/shewas_shortfilm —— Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod

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EP. 1770: Filmmaker Son Roberts (THE SEA)

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2026/05/06

THE SEA, 10min., Canada Directed by Son Roberts This experimental short film is a "Jazz Monologue" presented by an elusive oracle. Through rage and reflection, incendiary prose and inspirational poetry, he reminds us of the legacy of lies that define our human journey. And he insists that we embrace the redemptive power of truth, from generation to generation. https://www.instagram.com/thesonroberts/ Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? I came on board because

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EP. 1769: Filmmaker Larry Neale (THE RULES OF LIFE)

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2026/05/06

The Rules of Life., 13min., United Arab Emirates Directed by Larry Neale Max still lives under his parents’ roof, drifting through life with no direction. He spends his days immersed in the digital world, avoiding the real one entirely. The dreams he once chased have faded, and now he’s stuck; unmotivated, uninspired, and unsure how he got here. https://www.instagram.com/papillonfilms20 ——- Subscribe to the podcast:

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EP. 1768: Filmmaker Joey Medina (ROXY & THE MAN)

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2026/05/06

Roxy & The Man, 17min., USA Directed by Joey Medina A terminally ill Vietnam veteran finds solace and purpose in rescuing an abused dog no one else wanted, rediscovering the meaning of life and the profound power of companionship. Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? I wanted to make a film about two broken souls that together become whole. 2. From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for you to make this film? From thinking about the project,

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EP. 1767: Filmmaker Christopher Vallone (ECHOES OF...

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2026/05/04

Echoes of Antietam, 6min., USA Directed by Christopher Vallone Echoes of Antietam is a haunting post–Civil War horror short film set on the blood-soaked farmlands of Maryland. https://www.instagram.com/valloneworks/ Get to know the filmmaker: What motivated you to make this film? I love history and a good father son story, so I thought that we really haven’t seen a “zombie civil war” film. So I thought one night before bed about a father and his two sons defending their home against an army

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EP. 1766: Filmmaker Kevan Doyle (CAUGHT)

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2026/05/04

CAUGHT, 8min., USA Directed by Kevan Doyle Caught is a short documentary filmed in Sri Lanka that explores how building economies around recycling can inspire sustainable change in developing communities. Directed by Kevan Doyle, the film was featured in his TEDx talk after the organizer was so moved by its message, she insisted it be shared with the audience. Caught is a hopeful portrait of how local action can spark global impact—turning ocean waste into

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EP. 1765: Filmmaker Einat Graitser (The Architect’s...

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2026/05/04

The Architect’s Dream, 8min., Israel Directed by Einat Graitser In a future where happiness is mandatory and grief is flagged as a system error, the architect of the city’s ‘Serenity Algorithm’ faces an impossible choice: purge the memory of her late sister to survive, or destroy the perfect utopia she built to remind humanity that pain is proof of life. Get to know the filmmaker: What motivated you to make this film? For the past two years, I have been teaching cinema with a specific focus on

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EP. 1764: Writer/Creator Prin Uthaisangchai...

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2026/04/28

The Sanctuary of the Leatherback is the continuing stories, following the first documentary, The Story of the Leatherback. This documentary will raise an important issue, relating to the recent death of mother Tai Meaung, a mother leatherback turtle along with her 136 unhatched babies in her belly. The incident is heartbreaking. Losing her has been a major blow for the conservation efforts for this turtle specie, one of the critically endangered animals in Thailand. The documentary further

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EP. 1763: Filmmaker/Actor Freddy Barouh (ACT!)

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2026/04/28

ACT!, 13min., USA Directed by Freddy Barouh Ten minutes before showtime, a theatre group unravels into warm-up disasters, personal drama and backstage chaos as they scramble to survive opening night. ——- Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod

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EP. 1762: Filmmaker Alex Kruz (RED CLOUD: A NEW DAY)

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2026/04/28

RED CLOUD: A NEW DAY, 80min., USA Directed by Alex Kruz Based on Red Cloud Comic Book Issues 1-6. Vigilante contractor Jake Red Cloud wages a covert war against the Yakuza sponsored human trafficking in the golden triangle. Retaliation by the criminal organization strips Jake of his family, forcing him on the run. While in hiding he forms a deep, spiritual bond with neglected young Anne Parker, becoming the protector she never had—until a violent confrontation with his enemies forces him to make a

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EP. 1761: Filmmaker Alex Chacon (TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT...

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2026/04/26

This music video speaks to the all-too-common matter of people dealing with rejection simply because they have decided to be true to themselves, to be authentic and be who they are. It is a project designed to bring hope, energy and resilience to those who are marginalized and minimized by others who choose to, nor cannot accept them or make any attempt to understand and love them. Our target audience it turns out to be the emerging generations. From artist Sarah James.

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EP. 1760: Screenwriter Dianna M Ippolito (THE TWO OF US)

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2026/04/26

Watch the best scene reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ji9Ul2rh8Gs In the summer of 1971, Barbara, a devout Catholic and single mother, navigates a crisis of faith when her teenage sons, Ben and Charlie, reveal their desire to transition. In a time when transgender identity is barely acknowledged, let alone accepted, Barbara must confront her own beliefs and the conservative values of their small Minnesota town. As Ben and Charlie embark on a pioneering journey of self-discovery, becoming

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EP. 1759: Filmmaker Alexander Sikarevich (BREADCRUMBS)

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2026/04/22

Watch the best scene reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVmzCMOJY30 In Nazi-occupied Ukraine, a starving five-year-old girl risks everything for a handful of breadcrumbs, confronting the brutality of war and the fragile hope of survival. Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod/ https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod

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EP. 1758: Actors Podcast #26: Hannah Yurub (THE...

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2026/04/22

The First Night, 7min., Brazil Directed by Gabriel Milessis Braga After collapsing at the altar, Elise awakens inside an old church, and something inside her has changed. Guided by a mysterious man who seems to understand her condition, she begins to confront a new, terrifying hunger. The First Night is a gothic meditation on becoming, resistance, and the quiet seduction of darkness in our lifes. https://www.instagram.com/thegabrielwars/ —— Conversation with the star of the film Hannah Yurub:

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EP. 1757: Writer/Producer Penny B. Jackson &...

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2026/04/20

When a long-time New Yorker introduces her niece to her beloved city, a doughnut and a waterfront view ignite memories of her greatest, but luckiest, loss.https://www.instagram.com/melissadirectherfilm/ Director Statement Some moments in time never really fade away. When Penny Jackson presented me with the monologue that we turned into the short film $13, the poignancy and truth of the character's experience with 9/11 hit home.While the monologue itself is beautiful, the director in me wanted to

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EP. 1756: Director Timo Vogt & Producer Ulrich...

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2026/04/20

SHADOW, 5min., Austria Directed by Timo Vogt https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-shadow https://vimeo.com/tonedemand/shadow —- Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod

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EP. 1755: Filmmaker Matthew "Ari" Roman (IF ONLY FOR...

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2026/04/18

A grieving young man searches his dreams for a few more sweet memories with his fiancé https://matthewroman802.wixsite.com/film https://www.instagram.com/matthewariroman/ —- Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod

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