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WILDsound's The Film Podcast

In each episode, the C.E.O. of WILDsound, Matthew Toffolo, chats about all things storytelling and film. Conversations with talented individual from all around the world.

Posts tagged cinematography
May 5, 2022 - Filmmaker Yu Shibuya (THE CLOWN'S FUNERAL)

THE CLOWN'S FUNERAL was the winner of BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY at the April 2022 WILDsound Festival.

“When his father, the former president of a funeral parlor was taken ill six months ago, the man, who as a child was forbidden to laugh, had to take his father’s place. However, recently something strange has come over the new director. Whenever he sees something funny, he hallucinates a clown.”

Conversation with filmmaker Yu Shibuya on the making of the film.

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May 6, 2021 - Filmmaker Elias Djemil (KAERU)

The art of still “film” photography and turning amazing images into a cohesive narrative story. KAERU was the winner of BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY at the May 2021 BLACK & WHITE Film Festival.

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Interview with director Elias Djemil on the process of making this film and his creative process on multiple projects.

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April 30, 2021 - Dancer/Filmmaker Yuxi Jiang (TRACE)

How do you dance in a film and direct the film at the same time? Large preparation or spontaneous improvisation? TRACE is a terrific short film from China playing at the upcoming Under 5 Minute Film Festival.

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Terrific conversation with the talented dance and director Yuxi Jiang

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Jan. 17, 2021 - Filmmaker Daniel Riser (THE ASSASSINATION OF A MAN)

The art of the Steadicam shot. How a film got written & produced in a span of a couple of months during COVID when two friends wanted to make a fun project to practice their Steadicam gear. The project turned into an award winning short film called “The Assassination of a Man:”. (BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY winner at the Under 5min. Film Festival). Still time to watch the film and the festival now: https://under5minutefilmfestival.com/

Summary of film: A hitman gets a call from his irate wife while on the job


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#57- Watch & Listen. Watch: BEFORE YOU WOKE short film. Listen: To Director David Bradburn on making the film

Before you listen to this podcast, WATCH the 4 minute short film BEFORE YOU WOKE on Vimeo.

Then come back here and listen to the podcast with Director/Writer of the short film David Bradburn.

If there is a theme to this episode, it's would be: “It’s All About your Team!” or “It’s All About your Crew!”

A great episode on the art of making a short film. David praises his terrific cast and crew.

His Cast: Christian Litke (and Stunt Coordinator) & Kiea Houseton

His Producing team: Teresa Mathew & Angela Verdino (and Production Designer)

Composer: DC McAuliffe

Cinematographer: Joel McGinty

Film Editor:B.A. Lewandowski

Sound Designer: Evan B. Hisey

Key Grip: Francis Edward

Camera Operator: Joe Mastrino

This episode was sponsored by the 1 page short story contest.