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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. 1512: Screenwriters Jeremy Hogan & Aaron Krygier...

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2025/06/10

Watch the best scene reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJaOxm5dyWk Mark Tyler gets out of prison after twelve years for a robbery gone awry. The loot is still out there. A corrupt cop, a local grifter, a femme fatale and the partner he left for dead all come marching out of his past to come for it. Get to know the writers: What is your screenplay about? Jeremy Hogan: To me it’s about time. Lost time, how we spend our time, the futility of trying to catch up or outrun it. Aaron Krygier…

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EP. 1511 (Actors Podcast #15) Doug Burch (COOP)

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2025/06/09

COOP, 19min., USA Directed by Moriah Doepken After sustaining a bad injury, a stubborn retired sheriff must learn to talk with his estranged son as they build a fence together, or risk losing the relationship. Hannah Ehman chats with the lead actor of the award winning short film COOP —— Follow Interviewer Hannah Ehman on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ehmanhannah/ Watch Hannah’s commercial spots: https://www.ispot.tv/topic/actor-actress/bP8/hannah-ehman Subscribe to the podcast:

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EP. 1510: Screenwriter Paul Huenemann (THE BIG DATE)

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2025/06/07

Watch the best scene reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFCutMoedMI www.rightpurdy.com Harry loves Sandy and has planned “the big date” to propose, but between his twin, her twin, the guys from the Bobcat rugby team, Roxie, Linda, and One Eye’d Jacks, the world seems against it. Comedy. Get to know the writer: What is your screenplay about? Physical therapist Harry Goodman meticulously plans a romantic evening to propose to his intelligent and vivacious girlfriend Sandy. But what

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EP. 1509 (Actors Podcast #14). Omietté Allison (ROCK...

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2025/06/06

Rock Island Prison 1864, 7min,. USA Directed by Joy Shannon Guarding Confederate POWS in a Civil War prison, a runaway slave now Union soldier, desperately fights for power, or faces returning to slavery. https://www.rockislandprison.com/ Hannah Ehman chats with the lead actor of the award winning short film ROCK ISLAND PRISON 1864) Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/omiette/ —— Follow Interviewer Hannah Ehman on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ehmanhannah/ Watch Hannah’s

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EP. 1508: Filmmaker MOHD HISHAM SALEH (JIWA KORUP)

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2025/06/05

JIWA KORUP. 15min., MalaysiaDirected by MOHD HISHAM SALEH A low-ranking officer’s corrupt leadership is scrutinised, compelling him to confront the repercussions of his unethical behaviour. This raw AI short film delves into themes of power and loyalty, illustrating how even the most reliable individuals can become lost to corruption. Get to know the filmmaker: What motivated you to make this film? I wrote the screenplay in 2020 amidst Malaysia’s COVID lockdown, motivated by daily news of

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EP. 1507 (Actors Podcast #13): Dan Daly (HOMEPLANET)

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2025/06/04

HOMEPLANET, 26min., USADirected by Andrew Pritzker Barefoot on a country highway, a Disoriented Man is picked up by Two Local Cops who suspect he may be a space alien. http://qikfingerfilms.com/ https://www.instagram.com/qikfingerfilmsllc/ Hannah Ehman chats with the lead actor of the award winning short film HOMEPLANET Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/danielrdaly/ —— Follow Interviewer Hannah Ehman on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ehmanhannah/ Watch Hannah’s commercial

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EP. 1506 (Actors Podcast #12): Marina Welsch (SECONDS...

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2025/06/03

Seconds in Eternity, 42min., Estonia/Germany Directed by Christian Schu An elegant woman in her later years feels the relentless march of time as she mourns her lost youth and missed chances. Alone in a dimly lit room, her life seems to fade with each cigarette she smokes. She observes a vibrant young woman, envying her youth and vitality. Through her introspections, we explore her deep desires and regrets. The narrative, rich with poetry and flashbacks, takes a dramatic turn with a potential

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EP. 1505: Filmmaker Kelly Ann Buckley (MED SELKIES)

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2025/06/02

Med Selkies, 11min., UKDirected by Kelly Ann Buckley Med Selkies is a poetic film exploring a near-future climate crisis where land is ravaged, and a lone human drifts at sea. Succumbing to the depths, the human encounters an ancestral, aquatic force – beings who once diverged from humanity to adapt to life beneath the waves. https://www.instagram.com/k_a_b_art_n_sound Get to know the filmmaker: What motivated you to make this film? ~ This was an expansion of a project I did for Focal Point

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EP. 1504: Filmmaker Russell Emanuel (STAYCATION)

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2025/06/01

STAYCATION, 93min,. USA Directed by Russell Emanuel How is the world affected by a catastrophic event? Everyday people live through a government mandated quarantine during a global pandemic while desperate scientists race to find a cure before it’s too late. https://russem.com/ https://www.instagram.com/russem31/ Get to know the filmmaker: What motivated you to make this film? It was the Covid Pandemic. Everything was shut down so my late filmmaking partner Emile Haris (who

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EP. 1503: Artist/Filmmakers Hanne Schillemans & Ralph...

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2025/05/31

Home, 11min., Belgium Directed by Hanne Schillemans, Ralph Timmermans Home is a short film about the fragility of life and the virtue of solitude. A faceless figure attempting not to resist the endless waves of pointlessness. Get to know the filmmaker: What motivated you to make this film? Home grew out of a shared fascination with the fragile, often uncomfortable terrain of solitude. We were both navigating a kind of existential tension: the absurdity of life, and the strange peace that can

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EP. 1502: Filmmaker Lena Glikson (La Ghostification)

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2025/05/29

La Ghostification, USA, MusicalDirected by Lena Glikson A surreal and symbolic journey through the inner world of a girl processing abandonment and emotional distress. Through haunting imagery — from mirrored selves red to threads like tears and disturbed dancing — the video explores the psychological aftermath of being ghosted. Set to a dark, emotionally charged track, the visuals blur the line between dream and nightmare, revealing a desperate attempt to communicate with someone who has vanished

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EP. 1501: Filmmaker Harry Waldman (BAY FOR BLOOD)

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2025/05/28

Bay for Blood, 18min., USADirected by Harry Waldman James and Rob are hiding out in isolation to fix their mutual issues. As time progresses, the two reveal facts regarding their disturbing past relationship. An acquaintance of James’, Jessica, finds herself in an uncomfortable position as she contemplates the best way to handle the situation. https://www.instagram.com/hwaldman18/ Get to know the filmmaker: What motivated you to make this film? -I had a pretty toxic relationship with a friend

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EP. 1500: Filmmaker Camilla Della Vecchia & DP Joseph...

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2025/05/27

SILENT TOKEN, 14min., USA Directed by Camilla Della Vecchia When Sonia, a descendant of a secretive law enforcement group becomes the target of a ruthless enemy from the past, she must uncover the truth about her family’s legacy. Guarded by the fiercely loyal protector Michael Stone and the powerful coin that she inherited. As danger closes in she must decide whether to stay hidden or embrace her destiny in the fight against corruption. https://www.instagram.com/silent_token_film Get to know the

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EP. 1499: Filmmaker Dawn Carpenter (INTERWOVEN)

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2025/05/26

INTERWOVEN, 24min., USA Directed by Dawn Carpenter In the wake of the textile industry’s decline, a community in North Carolina fights to reclaim its economic future through innovative worker-owned cooperatives and sustainable practices, transforming the remnants of their industrial past into a beacon of hope and resilience for future generations. http://www.interwoven-film.com/ https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-interwoven Subscribe to the podcast:

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EP. 1498: Filmmaker Joseph Kandov (UNTIL DEATH DO US...

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2025/05/25

UNTIL DEATH DO US PART, 15min., USA Directed by Joseph Kandov A wife’s dark secret unravels late one night, binding her husband to an intense conversation that may take a turn for the worst. Get to know the filmmaker: What motivated you to make this film? I thought of the opening scene first. It sort of came to me, and I thought it was a killer opening for a story, but I wasn’t sure what I’d use it for at that moment, be it a feature or short film, an episode of a series, ect. I just knew I had

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EP. 1497: Filmmakers Finn-Oliver Walter & Leopold...

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2025/05/24

FLÜGGE, 25min., GermanyDirected by Leopold Schraudolph, Dani Rose Cortés In an Austrian mountain village in 1914, the determined Amelie (20) must defy her father’s wishes of running the family sewing business to pursue her own dreams of flight and seize her only chance at finding true freedom. Get to know filmmaker Finn-Oliver Walter The motivation behind “FLÜGGE” came from a deep-seated fascination with aviation and a desire to highlight the largely untold stories of female pioneers in early

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EP. 1496: Filmmaker Cindy Goldberg (BEAT KEEPERS: THE...

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2025/05/20

Beat Keepers: The Next Chapter, 43min., CanadaDirected by Cindy Goldberg A powerful and inspiring documentary that follows a group of talented female drummers as they unite for a life-changing three-day retreat in Dallas, Texas. Through the raw energy of rhythm, unwavering mutual support, and a shared passion for music, these women forge deep, lasting connections and celebrate the transformative power of music to heal, empower, and

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EP. 1495: Screenwriter Olivier Ross-Parent (TAKE CARE)

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2025/05/16

Watch best scene reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrexqrq7AIE Something has happenned in Mady’s life. As an immigrant woman in America, she has achieved the American dream; A successful career as a doctor of psychology, a lavish home, nice car, and, most importantly a husband and two wonderful children, yet something is missing. Not knowing what it is, she goes looking for it in strange places and in ethically-questionable ways. Get to know the writer: What is your screenplay

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EP. 1494: Filmmaker J.A. DellaRipa (ANOTHER SATURDAY)

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2025/05/15

Another Saturday, 14min., USA Directed by J.A. DellaRipa A young teenager decides to enjoy a day of fun with her crush only to return home to find her worst fears realized. Get to know the filmmaker: What motivated you to make this film? The increase of mental health struggles especially in young children motivated me to make a film that shows that they are not alone if they have someone in their life struggling with mental health issues. Then the slowing of the industry during the 2023 strike

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EP. 1493: Screenwriter Janna Jones (THE ART OF THE...

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2025/05/14

Watch the screenplay reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_akiPTQU9g Two strangers meet and sparks fly, but when he accidentally discovers forged paintings at her house, he leaves abruptly. That would be the end of their story except for the fact that he’s reported her to the FBI, and their children are marrying one another on Christmas day. https://instagram.com/drjannajones Get to know the writer: What is your screenplay about? It’s about two successful fifty-somethings who

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