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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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February 18, 2022 - Filmmaker Drew Berry & Musician Kaya Usher (CORE)

CORE played at the February 2022 DANCE Festival.

Film also playing at the WILDsound TV app next month. You can sign up for the 7 day free trial at www.wildsound.ca (available on your streaming services and APPS). There is a DAILY film festival to watch, plus a selection of award winning films on the platform. Then it’s only $3.99 per month.

Conversation with musician/singer Kaya Usher (https://kayausher.com/) and co-director Drew Berry on the making of the film.

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February 17, 2022 - Filmmakers Peter John Tisma & Sian Francis (BLUR THE LINE)

BLUR THE LINE was the winner of Best Cinematography at the January 2022 Experimental Film Festival.

Conversation with director Peter John Tisma & actor/producer Sian Francis on the making of the film.

You can sign up for the 7 day free trial at www.wildsound.ca (available on your streaming services and APPS). There is a DAILY film festival to watch, plus a selection of award winning films on the platform. Then it’s only $3.99 per month.

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February 16, 2022 - Filmmaker Ted Thomas (Velcro A Study In Polyvagal Equine)

“Velcro A Study In Polyvagal Equine” played to rave reviews at the January 2022 WILDsound Film Festival.


”The story of an amazing horse who was abused as a foal, but now uses her unique abilities to help those in need.”

Film also playing at the WILDsound TV app next month.. You can sign up for the 7 day free trial at www.wildsound.ca (available on your streaming services and APPS). There is a DAILY film festival to watch, plus a selection of award winning films on the platform. Then it’s only $3.99 per month.


Conversation with director Ted Tomas on the making of the film.

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February 16, 2022 - Filmmaker Taylor-Alexis Gillard (THE SILENT WILLOW)

THE SILENT WILLOW was the winner of BEST DIRECTION at the December 2021 BLACK & WHITE Film Festival.

“Uterine fibroids affect Black women three times more than any other race. After being diagnosed, the filmmaker sets out to explore health inequities and find out why some Black women are as silent as the growth.”

Film also playing at the WILDsound TV app on February 22nd.. You can sign up for the 7 day free trial at www.wildsound.ca (available on your streaming services and APPS). There is a DAILY film festival to watch, plus a selection of award winning films on the platform. Then it’s only $3.99 per month.

Conversation with director Taylor-Alexis Gillard on the making of the film.


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February 15, 2021 - Filmmaker Keanu Cordero (RIGHT BACK Music Video)

“RIGHT BACK” is a music video from the artist Starleen, directed by Keanu Cordero. You can learn more about Keanu’s production company https://www.cloudybox.co/

“Dive into the rabbit hole as we uncover the demons lurking within this dystopian world. Featuring music from Starleen, she stars as a lost soul roaming this hellish reality.”

Film also playing at the WILDsound TV app next month. You can sign up for the 7 day free trial at www.wildsound.ca (available on your streaming services and APPS). There is a DAILY film festival to watch, plus a selection of award winning films on the platform. Then it’s only $3.99 per month.

Conversation with Keanu Cordero on the making of the film.

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February 14, 2022 - Filmmaker Franco Machado-Pesce (Neither Here nor There)

NEITHER HERE NOR THERE was the winner of BEST PERFORMANCES at the January 2022 Fantasy/Sci-Fi Film Festival.


Film also playing at the WILDsound TV app next month. You can sign up for the 7 day free trial at www.wildsound.ca (available on your streaming services and APPS). There is a DAILY film festival to watch, plus a selection of award winning films on the platform. Then it’s only $3.99 per month.


Conversation with Franco Machado-Pesce on the making of the film.

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February 13, 2022 - Filmmaker/Performer Evi Tzortzi (ANACHRONISM)

ANACHRONISM was voted BEST DIRECTION at the January 2022 DANCE Film Festival.


Film also playing at the WILDsound TV app next month. You can sign up for the 7 day free trial at www.wildsound.ca (available on your streaming services and APPS). There is a DAILY film festival to watch, plus a selection of award winning films on the platform. Then it’s only $3.99 per month.


Conversation with filmmaker Evi Tzortzi on starring in and directing ANACHRONISM.

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February 12, 2022 - Filmmaker Nathan Schiele (CALLISTO’S END)

CALLISTO’S END was the winner of BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY at the January 2022 FANTASY/SCI-FI Film Festival.


Film also playing at the WILDsound TV app next month. You can sign up for the 7 day free trial at www.wildsound.ca (available on your streaming services and APPS). There is a DAILY film festival to watch, plus a selection of award winning films on the platform. Then it’s only $3.99 per month.


Conversation with filmmaker Nathan Schiele on the great story of the making of this film and working with his collaborators.

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February 8, 2022 - Filmmaker Gaby Dunn (GRINDR BABY)

GRINDR BABY was the winner of Best Performances at the January 2022 LGBTQ+ Film Festival.

Film playing at the WILDsound TV app next month. You can watch for free and sign up at www.wildsound.ca (available on your streaming services and APPS). There is a DAILY film festival to watch, plus a selection of award winning films on the platform.

“A non-monogamous queer couple grapples with a pregnancy test after one of them has an unprotected one night stand. (Knocked Up but if Seth Rogen was pregnant.”

Conversation with writer/director Gaby Dunn on the making of the film.

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February 7, 2022 - Director Salvador Cantellano & Opera Singer Jenna Robertson (SPIRIT ORPHAN)

SPIRIT ORPHAN follows Scottish migrant Jenna Robertson’s recovery from bushfire and evacuation in the Gold Coast Hinterland through the creation of a new opera.

Film playing at the WILDsound TV app. You can watch for free and sign up at www.wildsound.ca (available on your streaming services and APPS). There is a DAILY film festival to watch, plus a selection of award winning films on the platform.

Conversation with director Salvador Cantellano & Jenna Robertson on the making of the film and their collaboration.

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February 6, 2022 - Interview with Filmmakers Laura Jensen & Berda Helena Larsen (TUULLIK)

TUULLIK was the winner of BEST FILM at the January 2022 LGBTQ+ Short Film Festival.

Also playing at the WILDsound TV app next month. You can watch for free and sign up at www.wildsound.ca (available on your streaming services and APPS). There is a DAILY film festival to watch, plus a selection of award winning films on the platform.


”Tukummeq and Luna are facing a turning point in their relationship. An opportunity arises for them to finally present themselves as a couple to Luna’s mother, but Luna hesitates.”

Conversation with the Filmmakers about the making of the film in Greenland.

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February 5, 2022 - Actor/Filmmaker Patrick Coleman Duncan (COMPEL)

COMPEL was the winner of BEST FILM at the January 2022 WILDsound Film Festival. Also playing at the WILDsound TV app next month. You can watch for free and sign up at www.wildsound.ca (available on your streaming services and APPS). There is a DAILY film festival to watch, plus a selection of award winning films on the platform.

“Jessica is recently separated and looking for some sexual intrigue. She brings home Dan, a stranger who may have gotten more than he bargained for when her soon-to-be-ex husband Jeff pays her a surprise visit. The couple airs their grievances as Dan remains on, a captive witness to a scene of pending domestic violence.”

Conversation with filmmaker Patrick Coleman Duncan on the making of the film.

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February 5, 2022 - Filmmaker Freek Vielen (HEIMAT – REQUIEUM FOR THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT)

HEIMAT – REQUIEUM FOR THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT was the winner of “Best Experimental Documentary” at the December 2021 Documentary Film Festival. Also pllaying at the WILDsound TV app TODAY, a part of the best of MODERN TIMES documentary festival. You can watch for free and sign up at www.wildsound.ca (available on your streaming services and APPS). There is a DAILY film festival to watch, plus a selection of award winning films on the platform.

“Four theatermakers from Belgium travel to the melting glaciers on Greenland. Their goal: to play a new composed requiem and say goodbye to the world as we know it.”

Conversation with filmmaker Freek Vielen on the making of the film.

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February 4, 2022 - Filmmaker Abraham Mike Yousaf (IMAGO DIABOLUS)

IMAGO DIABOLUS was the winner of BEST DIRECTION at the Fantasy/Sci-Fi Film Festival. . Also playing at the WILDsound TV app next month. You can watch for free and sign up at www.wildsound.ca (available on your streaming services and APPS). There is a DAILY film festival to watch, plus a selection of award winning films on the platform.

“While chasing a serial killer, a police officer receives a package with mysterious clues in form of photographs. He follows the clues and makes his way through the city and reaches an abandoned hall where he finds himself facing an unnatural element of his investigation.”

Conversation with filmmaker Abraham Mike Yousaf on the making of the film.

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February 4, 2022 - Filmmaker Joe Bor (CLOWN)

CLOWN was the winner of BEST FILM at the January 2022 COMEDY Film Festival. Also playing at the WILDsound TV app later this month. You can watch for free and sign up at www.wildsound.ca (available on your streaming services and APPS). There is a DAILY film festival to watch, plus a selection of award winning films on the platform.

“A critical moment in the life of a seemingly hugely successful stand up comedian.”


Conversation with stand up comedian turned filmmaker Joe Bor on the making of this film written by Seann Walsh.

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February 3, 2022 - Filmmaker/Animator Tanisha Petherbridge (De Yojoa, Con Amor)

“De Yojoa, Con Amor” played to rave reviews at the Female Film Festival. Also playing at the WILDsound TV app next month. You can watch for free and sign up at www.wildsound.ca (available on your streaming services and APPS). There is a DAILY film festival to watch, plus a selection of award winning films on the platform.

De Yojoa, Con Amor" (From Yojoa, with Love), created by Tanisha Petherbridge, is a personal exploration of Honduran American identity by cooking chicken soup. Accompanied by her mother’s memories of her home near Lake Yojoa in Honduras, she illustrates the traditional Honduran experience of learning by watching the cooking process.

Conversation with animator Tanisha Petherbridge on the making of the film.

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February 3, 2022 - Filmmaker Tony K. Hall (LONESOME)

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February 3, 2022 - Filmmaker James Elinski (PILLOW TALK)

PILLOW TALK was the winner of BEST DIRECTION at the LGBTQ+ Short Film Festival. Also playing at the WILDsound TV app all day today. You can watch for free and sign up at www.wildsound.ca (available on your streaming services and APPS). There is always a DAILY film festival to watch, plus a selection of award winning films on the platform.

“With a new dating device that simulates physical touch, an isolated chef, Jerome, uses it to make a genuine connection. After only finding men looking for virtual one-night stands, he finally stumbles upon Minoru, an awkward artist who lives on the other side of the world.”

Conversation with James Elinski on the making of the film.

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February 3, 2022 - Filmmaker Tony K. Hall (LONESOME)

LONESOME was the winner of best feature film at the December 2021 BLACK & WHITE Film Festival. Also playing at the WILDsound TV app next month. You can watch for free and sign up at www.wildsound.ca (available on your streaming services and APPS). There is a DAILY film festival to watch, plus a selection of award winning films on the platform.

“Lonely city dweller Guy, is struggling to find his ideal partner. In a trip to the beach suggested by his roommate, he may have found his ideal match with the free spirited Roxie. ‘Lonesome’ is an ode to classic cinema, New Wave cinema, and an ode to silent film.”

Conversation with Milwaukee native Tony K. Hall on the making of the film.

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February 2, 2022 - Filmmaker Ema Poposka (THE LIVING SEA)

THE LIVING SEA was the winner of BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY at the December 2021 Toronto Documentary Film Festival. You can watch for free and sign up at www.wildsound.ca (available on your streaming services and APPS). There is a DAILY film festival to watch, plus a selection of award winning films on the platform.

“Young scuba diver Ema Poposka believes if people could see the beauty of the ocean and of the corals, they will change their minds about sea protection. This inspired her to join Action for a Cause to produce a documentary film about Hong Kong corals.”

Conversation with young Hong Kong filmmaker Ema Poposka on the making of the film.

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February 2, 2022 - Filmmakers Sashko Danylenko, Laura Tufariello (WATCH THE FEET)

WATCH THE FEET was the winner of BEST ENVIRONMENTAL FILM at the December 2021 Environmental Film Festival. You can watch for free and sign up at www.wildsound.ca (available on your streaming services and APPS). There is a DAILY film festival to watch, plus a selection of award winning films on the platform.

“In just a few minutes, the character Elsie (LC) will show consumers how to consider a products’ entire life cycle to make their actions have more impact than just the words.”

Conversation with Sashko Danylenko & Laura Tufariello on the collaborative process making the film.

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