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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 in Documentary Film
May 31, 2021 - Filmmaker Rachel Pasztor (1997 BUDAPEST)

1997 BUDAPEST was the winner of BEST SOUND & MUSIC at the May 2021 Experimental Film Festival.

“In 1997, at the age of sixteen, the dancer and choreographer Mimi Jeong moved to Budapest from South Korea. She stayed in Budapest for two years. It was her first experience abroad. Today her connection to Budapest is a special one, it is light-hearted, lonely, nostalgic and sorrowful.”

Conversation with filmmaker Rachel Pasztor on why she made this film and her connection with Budapest and Mimi Jeong.

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May 26, 2021 - Filmmaker Luis Zuniga (FASHION STATEMENT)

FASHION STATEMENT is a 5 minute documentary playing at the May 2021 DOC SHORTS Festival this Saturday. RSVP to receive the streaming link HERE.

“In order to stand out, a young woman creates punk rock clothes as a political and fashion statement.”

Great chat with filmmaker Luis Zuniga on the process making this film and how it became very emotional for him personally as it was his sister who was the main subject for this documentary.

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May 23, 2021 - Filmmaker Anthony "Ash" Brennan (WE ARE CONJOLA – OUR FIRE OUR STORY)

WE ARE CONJOLA – OUR FIRE OUR STORY is a feature film from Australia playing at the May 2021 ENVIRONMENTAL Film Festival.

After almost being wiped off the map, a traumatized community waited for help. But it never came. Conjola was abandoned and left for dead. Local artists then started creating. They needed to heal. It gave the community hope and solidified their journey to recovery, together. Ash hopes that this film will be part of that recovery.

Watch the festival HERE until the end of the weekend. Must watch documentary.

Conversation from Canada to Australia with filmmaker Anthony “Ash” Brennan about how this film NEEDED to be made and how he had to balance his emotions telling such a personal story.

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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 25, 2021 - Filmmaker Rob Steger (THE FUNNY RUNNER)

THE FUNNY RUNNER is an amazing documentary short about Brittany Charboneau and her journey as a professional marathon runner and how she lost her love for the sport because she wasn’t being herself.

Playing at the ENVIRONMENTAL Film Festival this upcoming Sunday. Stream for FREE all day HERE


Informative chat with filmmaker Rob Steger on the process of making his first film, and the amazing journey he has had to get to where he is today.

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April 25, 2021 - Filmmaker Maarten Slooves (CLEANING SHIPWRECKS)

CLEANING SHIPWRECKS is an amazing 4 minute documentary about a team of experienced North Sea wreck divers who voluntarily head out to salvage the waste around wreck sites. Must see film!

Playing at the ENVIRONMENTAL Film Festival this upcoming Sunday. Stream for FREE all day HERE

Conversation with Maarten Slooves on the process making the film and his vast experience working DRONES.

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April 24, 2021 - Filmmaker Alexander Adrian (ONE WORLD)

ONE WORLD is a 40 minute snowboarding documentary produced by BURTON Snowboards

72 Days, 39 Riders - One Word. Whether you’ve been here all along or you’re dropping in for the first time, the bond of snowboarding spans the globe and connects us all. Playing at the ENVIRONMENTAL Film Festival this upcoming Sunday. Stream for FREE all day HERE

Terrific interview with co-director Alexander Adrian on the process of making this terrific documentary short. Must listen!

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April 15, 2021 - Filmmaking Team of the ROOTS OF LACROSSE short film

THE ROOTS OF LACROSSE documentary provides a brief history of the sacred and cultural aspects of this sport, originally played for the Creator, as well as for the health and welfare of the people of North American Indigenous nations. Playing at the DOCUMENTARY Short Film Festival this upcoming Saturday. Stream for FREE all day and RSVP HERE.

Great chat with Director/Producer Joanne Storkan, her co-director Shelby Adams and come cameos from other collaborators mixed in.

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April 14, 2021 - Filmmaker Justin Patricolo (THE J THOUBBS DOCUMENTARY)

Enter the world of local NJ musician and record producer J Thoubbs. Witness his obsession with music and songwriting as he records his latest full length album. THE J THOUBBS DOCUMENTARY is playing at the DOCUMENTARY Short Film Festival this upcoming Saturday. Stream for FREE all day and RSVP HERE.

Great conversation with filmmaker Justin Patricolo on the process making this documentary and his future in film.

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April 5, 2021 - Filmmaker Rod Aloras (THE FLAME OF MEMORY)

THE FLAME OF MEMORY was the winner of BEST SHORT FILM at the March 2021 DOCUMENTARY Short Film Festival.

A special podcast with director Rod Aloras on the making of this amazing film. Perhaps the best film showcased at the WILDsound Festivals so far in 2021. This is a must listen to podcast on the art of following your instincts and heart when creating.

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March 27, 2021 - Filmmaker James Daggett (SMALL FOOTPRINTS: CRAFTING AN ECO-LODGE IN WILD ALASKA)

SMALL FOOTPRINTS: CRAFTING AN ECO-LODGE IN WILD ALASKA was the winner of BEST SHORT FILM at the Environmental Film Festival. Watch FOR FREE the film at the Environmental Film Festival this Sunday. Get your tickets HERE and see the full lineup of films.

Great chat with filmmaker James Daggett on the process of making this film, and his very positive message for the future.

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March 26, 2021 - RESCUE STORY: SAVING COMPANION ANIMALS Filmmaking Team

The entire filmmaking team of “RESCUE STORY”, winner of BEST FEATURE FILM at the March 2021 Festival. Watch FOR FREE the film at the Environmental Film Festival this Sunday. Get your tickets HERE and see the full lineup of films.

RESCUE STORY dramatically presents the challenges facing traditional shelters and societal causes for animal overpopulation.

Interview with Executive Producers Brian Ross & Kimberly Resch. Director Daniel Gartzke. Cinematographer Max Hauser. Cinematographer/Producer Joshua Murphy.

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March 17, 2021 - Filmmaker Jonathan Richey (WE REFUSE TO BE ENEMIES)

WE REFUSE TO BE ENEMIES is a film is about Daoud Nassar, a Palestinian Christian who lives under constant threat of land confiscation by the Israeli government and harassment from the surrounding Israeli settlers.

Great interview with first time filmmaker Jonathan Richey on the difficult process making this film, and how he made a non-political story and kept it solely on one person’s conflict.

Film playing at the DOCUMENTARY Shorts Festival this Saturday March 20th. RSVP to watch for FREE HERE


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March 16, 2021 - Filmmaker Jared Moossy & DOC Subject Allie Cole (IT’S JUST ME)

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March 16, 2021 - Filmmaker Jared Moossy & DOC Subject Allie Cole (IT’S JUST ME)

IT’S JUST ME is a portrait of Allie Cole, a Black transgender woman who sits on all the fault lines of all of America’s concerns about gender and class, just by being her authentic self.

Great chat with the filmmaker Jared Moossy and the main character of the documentary Allie Cole. How the film got made and what’s next for this pair.

Film playing at the DOCUMENTARY Shorts Festival this Saturday March 20th. RSVP to watch for FREE HERE

Go to the Filmmakers website: http://www.jaredmoossy.com/

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March 14, 2021 - Filmmaker Roshi Givechi (MY FAMILY TREES)

“My Family Trees” is a bittersweet tale about a man from Iran who took unconventional measures to stitch his family back together in Kansas…one single tree at a time.

Interview with filmmaker Roshi Givechi on the process of making this terrific documentary film. Piecing this personal film together and pushing past the insecurities and fears to get it done.

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March 5, 2021 - Journalist/Filmmaker Richard Lui (SKY BLOSSOM)

“As young as eleven years old, they are taking care of parents and grandparents who are battling sickness. We call them Care Heroes. And there are five million of them in America.:” That is the summary of the multiple winning feature documentary SKY BLOSSOM, directed by world renowned journalist Richard Lui.

SKY BLOSSOM is playing at the DIVERSITY Film Festival this Sunday March 7th. Get your FREE TICKETS and you’ll be able to stream for free all day.

Terrific conversation with Richard Lui on the process making this documentary through the years and why he made it. At the end we tackle the state of journalism in 2021.

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Feb. 25, 2021 - Filmmaker Bhushan Thakkar (RETURNING HOME)

In “Returning Home”, with stay at home orders in place, Richie Schley takes time to reflect on his experiences in nature while connecting to a deeper understanding of the planet we call home. Playing at our Environmental Documentary Festival this upcoming Friday. Get your FREE TICKETS now and watch all day Friday Feb. 26th.

Conversation with Bhushan Thakkar on the process of making the film and why he made it.

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Feb. 24, 2021 - Author/Filmmaker Mark Rose (ALASKA LONG HUNTERS)

“ALASKA LONG HUNTERS” is a true life adventure set in 60's Alaska, documenting a young pilot’s life (Mark Rose) who through it all, meets his creator God and finds life's true meaning. Playing at our Environmental Documentary Festival this upcoming Friday. Get your FREE TICKETS now and watch all day Friday Feb. 26th.

Great chat with Mark Rose about the process of making this film and the sequel that’s currently in the works. From finding God, to writing the novel, to making the film. You can go to the website to learn more: https://www.longhunters.org/

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Feb. 23, 2021 - Visual Artist Linda Girvin & Sound Artist Billy White (IN CONCERT)

“IN CONCERT” is a 3 screen experimental film about the human species ongoing troubled relationship with nature. Playing at the ENVIRONMENTAL Festival this upcoming Friday. SIGN UP and get your FREE ticket to watch the festival virtually at home.

Conversation with artist Linda Girvin, who put the film together & her collaboration with sound artist Billy White. From the initial idea, to filming the visuals together, to piecing together the overall sound design. A perfectly executed experimental short.

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Feb. 18, 2021 - Filmmaker Theresa Desautels (YOU HANDSOME DOG (DON’T YOU EVER DIE))

Documentary filmmaker Theresa Desautels interviews her 90 year old grandfather in a nursing home in North Carolina in 2016. Four years later she gets around to editing the footage and finds a completely different story than what she initially intended.

Chat with Theresa about the making of her documentary short film YOU HANDSOME DOG (DON’T YOU EVER DIE). Playing at the DOCUMENTARY short film festival this upcoming Saturday. Get your FREE TICKETS and see the full lineup of films.

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