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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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May 15, 2021 - Musician Jean-Paul De Roover (WRECK Music Video)

“Wreck” is from Jean-Paul De Roover’s new alternative/rock/progressive album “LOSS”, available on CD/LP and all digital streaming services. Go to his website jeanpaulderoover.com for full details of him and his band.

Watch the MUSIC VIDEO at the MUSIC Film Festival today for FREE HERE.

Great conversation with Jean-Paul De Roover on the process making the “WRECK music video” and collaborating with director Curtis Jensen.

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May 14, 2021 - Filmmaker/Animator Shuyler Nazareth (READY THE PRINCE Music Video)

READY THE PRINCE – REGICIDE song won at special award for BEST ANIMATION at the May 2021 MUSIC Film Festival. Watch the MUSIC VIDEO at the MUSIC Film Festival today for FREE HERE.

Conversation with animator/director Shuyler Nazareth on the process making this terrific animation video based on the song by his longtime friends who formed the band READY THE PRINCE.

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May 13, 2021 - Filmmaker Todd Lien, and Songwriter/Actor Bowen (FRESH OFF THE BOAT)

FRESH OFF THE BOAT was the winner of BEST PERFORMANCES at the May 2021 MUSIC Film Festival. Watch the MUSIC VIDEO at the MUSIC Film Festival this Friday for FREE HERE.

Great conversation with director Todd Lien and the songwriter/actor of the piece, his former student, Bowen. How the video got made curing COVID and what Todd is attempting to do to change the industry.

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May 11, 2021 - Filmmaker Kevin McVey (NOWHERESVILLE)

The art of making an Indy feature film with a very small budget, but with dozens of locations and speaking parts. NOWWHERESVILLE is playing at the THRILLER/SUSPENSE Festival this upcoming Thursday. You can WATCH the festival HERE.

Great conversation with Producer/Director/Writer Kevin McVey on making this terrific thriller feature film. He also shares a great story about with with Tom Sizemore, who has a supporting role in this film.

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May 10, 2021 - Actor/Writer Brian Falduto (NOSEBLEED)

Being inspired to make a film from a real life experience, mixed with an acting class exercise. NOSEBLEED was the winner of BEST PERFORMANCES at the May 2021 LGBTQ+ Film Festival.

Conversation with the writer/actor of the short film Brian Falduto. Brian also chats about how he got into the industry as a child acting playing a key role in the megahit SCHOOL OF ROCK film in 2003 at 11 years old.

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May 9, 2021 - Dancer Ana Maria Lucaciu (THIS FAR APART)

Shooting in Central Park during the Covid-19 lockdown. A fantastic opportunity during a pretty terrible time in history. Conversation with co-director and dancer Ana Maria Lucaciu on the process making THIS FAR APART with her co-director/partner T.M. Rives.

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May 8, 2021 - Filmmakers Jennifer Rose & Robbie Shaw (ZABLEYALO)

How a random cycle of events lead to an amazing collaboration & film. Plus, the magic of filmmaking and finding a one of a kind location to make your movie.

Dancer and first time director Jennifer Rose & Editor/Cinematographer Robbie Shaw share their journey on making the terrific Dance Film ZABLEYALO.

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May 7, 2021 - Filmmaker Erika O'Neill (A PART)

In what ways have the Covid-19 situation affected our children? A dance film from Sweden attempts to answer that question. A PART was the winner of BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY at the May 2021 DANCE Film Festival.

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May 7, 2021 - Filmmaker/Performer Akil McKenzie & Producer Fabio Buritica (HISTORIANS)

How to make an important film during an important time during Covid 19. Great chat with the filmmaking team of HISTORIANS, a poetic dance film about a black man growing up with racism, fear, hatred and hope.

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May 7, 2021 - Choreographer/Filmmaker Didier MULLERAS (WAITING ROOM)

What the world was like in 1997 when a dancer in the South of France decided to post his dance videos on a thing called the Internet. Amazing chat with filmmaker Didier MULLERAS who has directed over 100 dance movies.

His film, WAITING ROOM, was the winner of BEST DANCE FILM at the May 2021 DANCE Film Festival. WATCH the amazing 1 hour festival RIGHT NOW.

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May 6, 2021 - Filmmakers Anna Paddick, Vanessa White (EVERYTHING I KNOW)

Three extremely creative people, who each have their own set of skills, get together to make a tremendous dance short film. EVERYTHING I KNOW was the winner of BEST SOUND & MUSIC at the May 2021 BLACK & WHITE Film Festival.

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Interview with co-directors Anna Paddick & Vanessa White who collaborated with dancer Kevin Jaymes on making a tremendous short 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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May 5, 2021 - Filmmaker Marcellus Cox (MICKEY HARDAWAY)

Your feature film gets cancelled due to Covid-19, so you make a proof of concept short. MICKEY HARDAWAY was the winner of Best Direction at the May 2021 BLACK & WHITE Film Festival.

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Conversation with filmmaker Marcellus Cox on the making of the film.

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May 4, 2021 - Filmmaking Team of Anna Kong, Audee Halim, Gil Milstein (SLIPPING IN TIME)

SLIPPING IN TIME was awarded BEST SOUND & MUSIC at the April 2021 LGBTQ+ Film Festival. Great to catch up with the filmmaking team, all who contributed greatly to make this multiple award winning short film.

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May 2, 2021 - Filmmaker Kirsten Brass (MONSTER)

The art of making a Family/Children’s film that is also a Horror film. MONSTER was the winner of BEST SOUND & MUSIC at the May 2021 FEMALE Feedback Film Festival.

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Terrific conversation with filmmaker Kirsten Brass on the making of the film at her school Ryerson University.

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May 1, 2021 - Filmmaker Anna Sesia (SINGLE)

We’re you’re alone for weeks during Covid lockdown in Italy 2020, why don’t you make a film about being alone! SINGLE, which is directed by and stars Anna Sesia, was the winner of BEST PERFORMANCES at the May 2021 FEMALE Feedback Film Festival.

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Terrific conversation with the filmmaker/actress on the process of making this film.

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May 1, 2021 - Filmmaker Pauline Pelsy-Johann (OVER THE SKY)

The art of making a film about your childhood when you have all the pressure in the world. HINT: Shoot in your home town. OVER THE SKY was the winner of BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY at the May 2021 FEMALE Film Festival.

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Terrific conversation with the multi-talented filmmaker Pauline Pelsy-Johann on the art of making a great short film.

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April 30, 2021 - Filmmaker Julie Rowan (THE AIR OF THE TIME)

‘The Air Of The Time’ focuses on the impact of the most influential women fashion designers over the past 100 years. Through interviews and archival footage, the designers of today talk about the past, the present and the future of design.

This is a MUST WATCH film that’s playing at our festival for FREE all day this Saturday. RSVP to WATCH the festival and see full details.

Conversation with filmmaker Julie Rowan on the process making the feature documentary and all of the wonderful interviews she was fortunate to do with all of the famous designers (Coco Chanel, Diane von Furstenberg, Carolina Herrera, Vivienne Westwood, Donna Karan, Gabriela Hearst and Hanako Maeda).

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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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April 29, 2021 - Filmmaker Jose Alberto Orive (BELLY UP)

Two brothers need to get ready for a funeral, but the youngest brother is going through another death of his own. BELLY UP is the WINNER of BEST PERFORMANCES at the May 2021 Under 5 Minute Film Festival.

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Conversation with director Jose Alberto Orive on the night of the OSCARS. Perhaps an omen to his future as a filmmaker.

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