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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.

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April 21, 2021 - Filmmaker Ami Hanna (MEMENTO MORI)

Piano music video with special effects. Directed, starring, written and performed by artist Ami Hanni. Playing at the DANCE & MUSIC Festival this upcoming Saturday night. Get your FREE tickets and watch online HERE

Fun chat with Ami Hanni about the process making this film in Salt Lake City, Utah. From blowing up a piano to putting together the song after filming.

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March 25, 2021 - Filmmaker Khalid Abdulqaadir (DISARMED)

DISARMED is a musical short that was filmed using real police officers and real members of the community. Film playing at the Free Virtual Festival this Saturday (Streams all day). RSVP HERE to sign up to watch.

Fascinating chat with director Khalid Abdulqaadir on the process and grind to finally make this film.

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March 24, 2021 - Artistic Directors Noelani Pantastico & James Yoichi Moore SEATTLE DANCE COLLECTIVE

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March 24, 2021 - Artistic Directors Noelani Pantastico & James Yoichi Moore (SEATTLE DANCE COLLECTIVE)

The SEATTLE DANCE COLLECTIVE pivoted during the midst of COVID-19 and made the award winning short Dance Film “CONTINUUM: Bridging the Distance”. Film playing at the Free Virtual Festival this Saturday (Streams all day). RSVP HERE to sign up to watch.


”CONTINUUM” was awarded BEST SHORT FILM at the festival. Great chat with the Artistic Directors on how the film got made, and how they became very good Film Producers without even realizing it.

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March 23, 2021 - Filmmaker/Photographer Danny Boulet (SMALL WORLD)

SMALL WORLD was the winner of BEST DANCE FILM at the March 2021 DANCE & MUSIC Film Festival. Film playing at the Free Virtual Festival this Saturday (Streams all day). RSVP HERE to sign up to watch.

SMALL WORLD is a dance exploration of the confines of a small world where everything changes and moves in unexpected ways. When what is up and what is down and what is still and what moves is in constant flux, the question arises- to what extent do we adjust to fit the new normal in this world?


Great chat with Danny Boulet on the process of making this terrific dance film with his amazingly talented wife as the star.

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March 3, 2021 - Filmmaker Luigi Rizzo (THE INVISIBLE MIRROR)

THE INVISIBLE MIRROR is a true artistic film with many emotional layers. It’s a pleasure to chat with filmmaker Luigi Rizzo on the process on making this film. It all began with a walk with his wife in Italy and having an idea.

Played at the February 2021 Experimental Film Festival.

Summary of film: At night while something has happened in a house of an old lady, a young girl dresses to go to a party. Through the dance and the music, suddenly youth and age merge together in an ephemeral and dynamic moment, ultimately connected.


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March 2, 2021 - Singer/Songwriter/Musician BONZIE (ALONE Music Video)

ALONE was the winner of BEST ANIMATION FILM at the February 2021 Experimental, Dance & Music Festival. ALONE was named one of the top songs of 2020 by The New York Times.

Go to BONZIE’s website to watch the ALONE Music Video : http://www.bonzie.net/

Great chat with talented artist BONZIE on her process of writing songs, and her collaboration with the animator Miyo Sato on making the video.

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March 1, 2021 - Composers/Filmmakers Ania Reynolds & Carl Polke (AUDIBLE LOCKDOWN)

AUDIBLE LOCKDOWN is an audiovisual portrait of the city of Melbourne during the COVID lockdowns in 2020.

Playing at our Dance & Music Festival on Saturday February 27th. You can watch all day Saturday for FREE at home. Get your FREE TICKETS now.

Great chat with composers turned filmmakers Ania Reynolds and Carl Polke on the process of making this film.

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Feb. 28, 2021 - Choreographer/Filmmaker James Kinney (ANYONE)

James Kinney’s work can be seen on stages and television screens around the country, with over 50 musical theatre productions choreographed under his belt. He’s become known as a vital asset in creating new and innovative movement for musical theatre, the concert dance world, film and television, and live events, all while staying uniquely true to his artistic vision of smart, meaningful movement, oozing with style.

ANYONE marks James’ directorial debut and features a ensemble of the best dancers in the world today. Playing at our Dance & Music Festival on Saturday February 27th. You can watch all day Saturday for FREE at home. Get your FREE TICKETS now.

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Feb. 27, 2021 - Filmmaker Daniel Cawthorne (SWOOSH)

“SWOOSH:” is a dance film shot on super 16mm and full frame digital combined with the ARRI Trinty. Playing at our Dance & Music Festival on Saturday February 27th. You can watch all day Saturday for FREE at home. Get your FREE TICKETS now.


Conversation with filmmaker Daniel Cawthorne on the art of shooting on film, getting in shape to be a Steadicam operator, and directing a dance film in one day.

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