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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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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 19, 2021 - Children's Book Writers Ken Yoffe & Ellen Weisberg (JUSTIN AN THE WERLOOBEE)

JUSTIN AN THE WERLOOBEE is a winning animation short film based on the children’s book FRUIT OF THE VINE (Weisberg and Yoffe, Waldorf Publishing, 2018). It’s playing at the ANIMATION Film Festival this upcoming Sunday. Stream for free all day. RSVP for a link HERE

Great chat with Ken Yoffe & Ellen Weisberg on their first process making a movie. From development to the final product.

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March 18, 2021 - Filmmaker/Animator John Banana (LUZ)

LUZ is a story about a mother and daughter. Problems can cloud your vision, but the key to the mother’s happiness may be right under her nose. Winner of BEST ANIMATION FILM at our festival.

Playing at the ANIMATION Film Festival this upcoming Sunday. Stream for free all day. RSVP for a link HERE

Great chat with animator John Banana from France. The 3 year journey making this amazing animation short film.

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March 10, 2021 - Filmmaker/Animator Andrea Cavuoto (UNDERDOG)

UNDERDOG is the story of a clumsy criminal, Mad Dog, who accepted the job of stealing the suitcase of the Mob Boss in the reptile district: Al Gatore.. An animation masterpiece. Winner of BEST SHORT FILM at the Crime Film Festival.

Playing at the Crime/Thriller Festival this Sunday March 14th. RSVP to FREE to stream all day HERE.

Nice conversation from Italy with filmmaker/animator Andrea Cavuoto on the process of making UNDERDOG.

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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. 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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Feb. 26, 2021 - Dancers/Filmmakers Himerria Wortham & Raquel Cabrera (MOVING PORTRAITS)

“Moving Portraits” is a short dance film by the two dancers Himerria Wortham and Raquel Cabrera. Born out of a yearning for elevated images of women of color, Wortham and Cabrera borrowed from their respective Algerian and Mexican cultures to create this contemporary series of moving dance portraits representing dignity, poise, and the power of a supporting friendship.

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.

The art of dance. The art of filmmaking. Himerria & Raquel do both in this terrific dance film.

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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. 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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