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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.

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

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 of confederate zombie soldiers, the next day, I started writing!

From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for you to make this film?
About 2 months.

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EP. 1766: Filmmaker Kevan Doyle (CAUGHT)

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 opportunity.

https://www.kevandoyle.com/caught

Get to know the filmmaker:

What motivated you to make this film?

I was really motivated to create something I genuinely cared about. I grew up by the ocean, so the environment has always been a big part of my life. This film felt like an opportunity to highlight a real solution, showing how one organization is tackling the climate crisis in a meaningful way, especially in developing countries.

From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for you to make this film?

The project came together over a few months. I spent about a week shooting in Sri Lanka, and then around three months in post-production shaping the story.

How would you describe your film in two words!?

Inspiring change.

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

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 science fiction and AI. After teaching the theory and exploring these generative tools with my students, my fingers were simply burning to create something of my own and put everything into practice.

From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for you to make this film?

It took about a month. This is actually the first film where I functioned as a complete one-woman studio—from the initial story and script to the final visual execution.

How would you describe your film in two words!?

Digital Dreamscape.

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EP. 1764: Writer/Creator Prin Uthaisangchai (Sanctuary of the Leatherback)

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 addressed an important study report that has been purposed by The Committee on Land, Natural Resources and Environment, House of Representatives. The report proposed an expansion of the jurisdiction of the Khao Lampi-Hat tai meung National Park to include the Coral Line, which is an important habitat for the Leatherback and other sea turtles during nesting season.

Combining the coral line to be a part of the national park will be an essential step towards protecting these beautiful endangered species and its pristine habitats both on land and sea. If the effort can be realized, it will ensure the place to be the true “Sanctuary of the Leatherback” and to preserve biodiversity and bring back balance to the world for future generations.

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

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 devastating choice that shatters her childhood.

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

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.

http://sarahjamesmusic.com/

https://instagram.com/sarahjames_music

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

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 Brooke and Charlene, they face harassment, rejection, and the threat of being ostracized. Barbara loses her job and strains her relationship with her sister, Julia. Yet, with the support of her friend Farah, Barbara finds the strength to stand by her children and advocate for their rights. As they fight for acceptance and equality, they each discover new identities and find a sense of purpose in their quest for a more inclusive world.

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

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/

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Conversation with the star of the film Hannah Yurub:

https://www.modemodels.com/kat-for-target-go-international/4240-hannah-yurub/

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Hannah Ehman chats with actor David Goldman on the making of the award-winning film.

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

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EP. 1757: Writer/Producer Penny B. Jackson & Director/Actor Melissa Skirboll ($13)

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 find a way to make this story a film - to reach out through the screen and make you feel what all of us who were in New York that day felt.
And thus began another film collaboration between Penny Jackson and myself.
The film is short, but I believe the impact is huge. I hope you too are moved to remember.

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EP. 1754: Screenwriter Ryan Thomas Hinrichs (ABSENT)

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Agents Bryan and Lee investigate the disappearance of a young girl, Jasmine. With the help of James, they gain access to her home but find themselves trapped with an alien creature which absorbs James. However, they are aided by Thacker, Jasmine's father, who has held the alien captive to lead him to his daughter. But when a saucer arrives, the trio are beamed aboard where they discover Jasmine and other members of the family being harvested to cure an alien disease. Rescuing her, they attempt escape, but only Jasmine and Lee make it home. Unknown to Lee, Jasmine is carrying a mutagen which infects humans, paving the way for an alien invasion.

Get to know the writer:

What is your screenplay about?

Absent is about two regular Joes working at a charter school. They help at risk students stay in school and progress toward graduation(my actual job). While training the new guy on home visits, they investigate the chronic absences of one particular student. Everything goes awry when they accidentally discover that the student was abducted by aliens, and the Father has an alien in his basement. Bait, to be used in an even trade. His daughter for the alien captive. During the trade, they all end up getting sucked into a spacecraft where they have to fight to make it back home where it's safe, or so they think.

What genres does your screenplay fall under?

Horror/Sci Fi

Why should this screenplay be made into a movie?

This should be made into a movie because of its originality and right now alien stories are prevalent. This movie would do well. It has a wide target audience as well.

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EP. 1751: Director Garnet Campbell & Writer/Actor Grant Gladish (THE LAST RECKONING)

A prestigious attorney colludes with his impulsive brother to hide a manslaughter, but when an innocent is charged, their plans spiral out of control, leading to moral reckoning and inevitable judgment.

Conversation with the creative team of the award-winning Canadian feature film.


http://ffffinc.com/

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EP. 1748: Filmmaker Michael Munz (3:33)

In the middle of night, a man’s quiet routine is disrupted by small, unsettling signs that something is sharing his space. As fear pushes him into hiding, the boundaries between safety and threat collapse. When help finally arrives, the house becomes a trap, revealing that whatever lurks within doesn’t leave witnesses.


https://www.instagram.com/blackgateprod/

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