Daryl Granger discussed his documentary filmmaking approach and his latest project "Northern Venture," which follows a week-long journey on a 508-foot lake freighter through the Great Lakes system. Daryl explained his cinema verité style of filming without pre-production, where he gains access to unique communities and industries by building trust with subjects and working as a one-man crew. He described the challenges and opportunities of filming on a working vessel, including the isolation of being on Lake Superior, the technical aspects of shipping operations, and the access he received to normally restricted areas like the Welland Canal control center. Daryl also shared details about his upcoming project "Walk Among My Shoes," which features residents of Norfolk County, including a television presenter, politician, and funeral home owner, scheduled for release in spring.

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EP. 1894: Filmmaker Daryl Granger (NORTHERN VENTURE)

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Matthew Toffolo chatted with Surina Narula about her first directed short film, HAUNTED HERITAGE. Surina explained that she had prior experience making short documentaries for charities and judging films, but this was her first time writing, directing, and producing a full project. She described the film as a horror-comedy with social commentary, inspired by the movie Get Out, and explained that she used the genre to make difficult social themes more engaging for audiences. Surina shared that the idea came from her own old house and that she used her home as the location, worked with friends and family as cast, and received technical advice from cinematographer Steven Bernstein. She discussed her motivation to address serious issues like honor killing and migration through film, drawing on her 40 years of charity work. The conversation also touched on the challenges of filmmaking, the importance of people skills, and Surina's belief in the energy of old houses.

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EP. 1893: Surina Narula (HAUNTED HERITAGE)

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Matthew Toffolo chatted with Richard Thompson about his latest short film, KING KARNO, and his use of emerging motion capture technologies. Richard explained that he used a combination of inertia-based capture, AI-driven machine learning via an iPhone camera, and LiDAR technology to transfer his own movements onto a 3D character. He expressed strong reservations about generative AI, arguing that it can eliminate the creative process and lacks the ability to convey empathy or original storytelling. He shared that he allows students to use AI for mood boards but discourages it for core creative work. Richard described KING KARNO as a silent film inspired by Charlie Chaplin and Commedia dell'arte, featuring a clown who falls in love with a mannequin. He discussed the film's themes of pathos and resilience and how he used a single set and limited characters to keep the production economical. He also mentioned his desire to hire professional performers and students for future projects to increase complexity and length.

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EP. 1892: Animation/Filmmaker Richard Thompson (KING KARNO)

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Matthew Toffolo chatting with Vijay about his short film, "The Open Door Killer," and his experience at USC Film School. Vijay explained that the film was a proof of concept for a feature-length crime thriller and was inspired by a real-life serial killer in Sacramento. He discussed the film's lighting, which was inspired by a greenish tint seen outside the location, and the performance of the lead actor, Michael Shackett. Vijay also shared his background from Houston, Texas, and his goal of becoming a professional director. The two discussed the importance of sound design in filmmaking and the role of AI in the industry. WILDsound praised the film's execution and expressed interest in Vijay's future work.

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EP. 1891: Filmmaker Vijay Kaila (The Open Door Killer)

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Matthew Toffolo chatted with Vincent about his short film "Duck and Cover," which was adapted from a ten-minute play by Meg WILES. Vincent explained that he saw the play at the Chapel Theater, loved the performance by Gabby Basso, and convinced the writer to let him turn it into a film. He described the film as a satire with social commentary that balances comedy and horror, noting that the script went through several drafts to condense the play into a four-minute film. Vincent shared that the audio was recorded and mixed before filming, and that the first part of the film was shot in one long take. He also discussed the film's success on the festival circuit, including nominations and a Best Comedy award. The conversation then shifted to broader topics, including Vincent's background in Illinois and his move to Portland, his thoughts on authority figures and societal cycles, and his favorite movie, "The Great Race."

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EP. 1890: Filmmaker Vincent Truman (DUCK & COVER)

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Matthew Toffolo chatted with Michael Donson' abou his short film "W. Mulberry Street," a time-loop thriller shot entirely in a car where the main character gets stuck in a repetitive cycle while driving to a high school reunion. Michael explained how he developed the concept in 2019-2020, went through several years of pre-production and location scouting before shooting in 2025, and worked with professional theater actors from Austin to bring the story to life. The film explores themes of change and self-reflection, with Michael describing it as a character study about a woman who struggles with whether she's evolved since high school. The discussion also covered Michael's upcoming projects, including another short film in post-production about a boy mourning his grandmother, and his future plans to develop a feature film script that he's already written and has interest in from potential cast and crew members.

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EP. 1889: Filmmaker Michael Donaldson (W. Mulberry St.)

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Matthew Toffolo chats with Kelly O'Connor about her animated short film "A Bigfoot Christmas," which was created as a thesis project during a four-year Bachelor's of Fine Arts program in computer animation at Ringling College of Art and Design. Kelly wrote and directed the 2-minute parody film, which satirizes Hallmark Christmas movies by featuring Bigfoot as the romantic lead instead of a human male character. The film won Best Micro Short at the Toronto Comedy Short Film Festival and has been accepted at multiple festivals. Kelly explained the creative process, including the challenges of balancing comedy with character development, the design choices for Bigfoot to make him lovable rather than scary, and the decision to contract out only sound design, composing, and voice acting while handling all other aspects of production herself. The conversation also covered Kelly's transition from Philadelphia to Florida for college, her current freelancing work in multimedia animation, and her perspective on AI in animation education, noting that her program strictly prohibited the use of generative AI in student projects due to copyright concerns.

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EP. 1888: Filmmaker/Animator Kelly O'Connor (A BIGFOOT CHRISTMAS)

Matthew Toffolo

Matthew Toffolo interviewed Kate Phillips, discussing her winning TV pilot "Gray Areas" from the Horror Festival, which tells the story of Sylvie, a neurosurgeon who becomes a zombie after being bitten by a zombie badger and uses her newfound abilities to take down powerful criminals who have harmed women. Kate explained that the idea came from a real case in New Zealand where young men got away with serious crimes against girls, inspiring her to create a character who seeks justice when the system fails. She described the script as a genre-bending mix of horror, thriller, and comedy that draws inspiration from Dexter but aims to be morally complex rather than morally sketchy. Kate shared that she's currently based in London after moving from New Zealand two years ago and is working on her fourth script while collaborating on a feature film with another writer. She expressed interest in developing co-productions between New Zealand, the UK, and other countries and discussed her writing process of working on one script at a time while letting her subconscious work on challenging parts.

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EP. 1887: Screenwriter Kate Phillips (GREY AREAS)

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Matthew Toffolo chatted with Damon Cox about his short film "Mama's Boy," which played at the Thriller Suspense Festival. Damon discussed collaborating with writer Noam Rabinovich and credited his film education at Niagara College, specifically professors Andrew Stevenson, Greg Darling, and Elias Petrus, for building his foundation. He described his career path from Southern Ontario to Quebec and finally to Ottawa, where he built his core crew. Damon explained the film's 70s-inspired color palette, the use of a cooler tone for flashbacks, and the efficient one-day shoot. He praised the work of cinematographer Jesse Pelangio and lead actress Mary Spencer, noting her ability to balance a surreal tone without becoming campy. He also mentioned that the location was volunteered by Stephanie Lalonde and that the set decoration was largely organic, with some paintings added by Damon and his brother. Finally, Damon shared that he is currently in post-production on a documentary called "Hardway" and has other narrative short and feature projects in development.

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EP. 1886: Filmmaker Damon Cox (MAMAS BOY)

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Matthew Toffolo chatted with Andrea Ross about her short film "Screen Time," which she directed, wrote, produced, and starred in. Ross discussed the inspiration behind the film, drawing from her experiences as a stuntwoman and a mother, and how she aimed to blend action and comedy in a relatable story about screen time for kids. She shared details about the making of the film, including the choreography and execution of stunts, the challenges of directing and acting simultaneously, and the importance of safety and preparation in stunt work. Ross also talked about her background in athletics and stunts, her work on various TV shows like "The Last of Us" and "Legends of Tomorrow," and her aspirations for future projects, including her interest in coordinating stunts. The conversation touched on the humor and tone of the film, the use of unconventional weapons in fight scenes, and the collaborative process with her team. Ross expressed pride in her work and enthusiasm for continuing to create action comedies.

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EP. 1885: Filmmaker/Stunt Performer Andrea Ross (SCREEN TIME)

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Matthew Toffolo interviewed Andrea Ouellette, writer and producer of the animation short film "Woven Love." She discussed her creative process, career background, and future aspirations in 2D animation. Andrea explained how she collaborated with a Seattle-based studio to create the 4-minute film, which took her about two months to complete, including revisions, and described the story as focusing on an unlikely relationship between a young sheep and bison characters that ultimately forms a family bond. She shared her educational background from College for Creative Studies in Detroit, where she studied 2D animation and storyboarding, and discussed her current freelance work with the same studio on additional animation projects. The conversation covered Andrea's perspective on the current state of 2D animation versus 3D animation, particularly in relation to AI animation threats, and her goals to build her portfolio while working with both large and small studios.

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EP. 1884: Artist/Animator Andrea Ouellette (WOVEN LOVE)

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Matthew Toffolo interviewed Tori Beach about her documentary film, "Maybe It's This," which explores the world of pole dancing through personal stories and experiences. Tori explained her motivation for making the film, highlighting the diverse reasons people are drawn to pole dancing and the supportive community it fosters. She discussed the stigma surrounding pole dancing, its origins, and its evolution into a mainstream form of exercise and self-expression. Tori shared insights into the inclusive nature of her studio, welcoming people of all genders, body types, and backgrounds, and emphasized the importance of trust and consent when filming in such a vulnerable setting. The conversation also touched on Tori's background in homeschooling and how it influenced her career in video work. Both Tori and WILDsound reflected on the film's themes of connection, community, and the human experience.

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EP. 1883: Filmmaker Tori Beach (MAYBE IT'S THIS)

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Matthew Toffolo interviewed Hrant Yeritsian, the director of the short film "Chase 8" from Armenia, discussing his first filmmaking experience. Hrant explained that the title "8" represents the infinity symbol and endless peace, with the film depicting a chase sequence that leaves audience interpretation open. He described the challenging production process, including multiple location changes due to permission issues, a cinematographer who got sick during shooting, and finding replacement actors after the original actor couldn't make it. The film, shot in an abandoned factory over one day, explores themes of repetitive life cycles and the destructive pursuit of money, with Hrant planning future films on psychological topics like PTSD. Despite initial rejections from five festivals, the film won an award at the American University of Armenia and was later accepted into the Chicago festival, though Hrant noted European audiences may not connect with the content as well as American audiences.

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EP. 1882: Filmmaker Hrant Yeritsian (CHASE 8)

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Matthew Toffolo interviews Aleca King about her documentary film "Love Revolution," which explores the George Floyd protests and Black Lives Matter movements through her personal journey as a flight attendant who turned her COVID-related work disruptions into an opportunity to document the social unrest. Aleca explained how the film concept came to her in a dream during the protests, and she used her travel opportunities as a private flight attendant to interview people in different cities, including New York and Minneapolis, where she met George Floyd's roommate. She discussed her background working for NBA teams, including the Lakers; her experience contracting COVID before it was widely known; and her artistic approach to filming raw, unfiltered interviews on her phone. The conversation also covered her current projects, including two completed hurricane documentaries set in Jamaica, her music career, and her reflections on balancing her privileged position as a private flight attendant with her mission to document social justice movements.

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EP. 1881: Filmmaker Aleca King (LOVE REVOLUTION)

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Matthew Toffolo interviewed Daniel Han-Shiang Young, a USC dance student and choreographer, about his short film "My Skin." Daniel discussed how he started dancing at age 12 and developed into a multi-style dancer before transitioning to film through a USC class assignment. He explained how the film, which he directed, danced in, and created, was made in just one night with friends helping with camera and lighting, and how it represents his personal experience with grief and internal emotions. The film was submitted to festivals and received positive feedback from his professor Sarah Sokin, who encouraged him to submit it. Daniel expressed interest in making more films in the future, and WILDsound challenged him to move beyond solo performance to work with multiple dancers in his next project.

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EP. 1880: Filmmaker Daniel Han-Shiang Young (MY SKIN)

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Matthew Toffolo interviewed Tamara Cook, a writer-director from Australia, about her short film "Savannah's Curse." The film, set in a future where resources are limited for the elite, features retro 70s art direction and explores themes of power, abuse, and social cycles that repeat throughout history. Tamara discussed her transition from theater to filmmaking in 2021, sharing insights about her learning process across three films and the challenges of working with small crews in Western Australia. She revealed that her father, who had never acted before, played the central character based on Harvey Weinstein, Jeffrey Epstein, and Hugh Hefner, while the rest of the cast were former students. The film has been well-received on the festival circuit and will be shown in Austin, Texas, Italy, and LA, with Tamara expressing surprise at the positive response despite concerns about potentially controversial content.

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EP. 1879: Filmmaker Tamara Cook (SAVANNAH'S CURSE)

Matthew Toffolo

Matthew Toffolo interviewed legendary artist Harry Roseman for the third time to discuss his film "5 Hotels" (now expanding to 6 or 7 hotels), which explores the routine of leaving hotel rooms through abstract visual elements and subtle narrative observations. Harry explained how the film exists on two levels - abstract (focusing on color, pattern, texture, and rhythm) and narrative (following someone leaving a hotel room, walking through hallways, taking elevators, and exiting to the street) - with the underlying theme of the seen and unseen. They discussed how hotel routines are universal across different cities while being influenced by local culture and design choices, particularly noting the significance of hotel carpets and elevator designs. Harry shared his experience with public sculptures, including a large installation at an airport, and mentioned his ongoing projects including "Out From Under" (a series of 4-7 minute films about organizing his studio) and "Information" (a film featuring people sharing knowledge with him). The conversation revealed Harry's collaborative approach to animations with two helpers while maintaining directorial control over his other work, and his preference for working on multiple projects incrementally rather than completing them all at once.

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EP. 1878: Artist Harry Roseman (5 HOTELS)

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Matthew Toffolo interviewed Mark Mori, about his documentary film, "Baristas vs. Billionaires," which explores the Starbucks union movement that began in Buffalo. Matthew shared a personal connection to the film's themes, discussing the decline of unions and the impact on communities like Buffalo. Mark explained his motivation for making the film, drawing from his own background in union activism and his belief in the importance of the story. He detailed the filmmaking process, which involved filming interviews with baristas and using found footage, all done with a small, volunteer crew. The film highlights the challenges faced by Starbucks workers, the role of Howard Schultz as a central figure, and the broader economic issues at play. Mark also mentioned the film's distribution plans and his upcoming project about Orson Welles. Both participants agreed on the film's relevance and the need to raise awareness about the union movement.

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EP. 1877: Mark Mori (Baristas vs Billionaire)

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Matthew Toffolo interviewed Noel Thompson, about directing her first short film, "Snowdrift," and her subsequent work on a second short, "Psychomantium." Noel discussed her transition from screenwriting to directing, motivated by a desire to learn how scripts are interpreted during production. She detailed the collaborative process with her DP, Mike Fitzer, and the challenges of shooting on a tight schedule and budget. The discussion covered the film's location, the importance of the black and white checkered floor, and the mystery tone of the narrative. Noel shared insights into working with actors, ensuring each had an arc, and the editing process with Mike. She also reflected on her background in writing and her enjoyment of the directing role, emphasizing teamwork and communication. The interview concluded with praise for the film's quality and a look forward to Noel's future projects.

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EP. 1876: Filmmaker Noel Thompson (SNOWDRIFT)

Matthew Toffolo

Matthew Toffolo interviewed Travis P. Molloy about his feature film "Driver Ed," which played at the Sci-Fi Fantasy Film Festival. Travis discussed the film's inspiration, which came from wanting to shoot an entire movie inside a moving vehicle, and the challenges of doing so with a micro-budget and a crew of just himself and his wife, Laura. He explained the casting of Anthony Casabianca, who brought a comedic element to the lead character, and how the film evolved from a darker script into more of a dark comedy. Travis shared his excitement about the current state of filmmaking, emphasizing the accessibility of technology and the importance of storytelling over equipment. He also mentioned that he is developing a new post-apocalyptic dark comedy film. WILDsound praised the film's photography and unique production approach.

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EP. 1875: Filmmaker Travis P. Milloy (DRIVER ED)

Matthew Toffolo