Telling stories through film and conversation.
WSPodcast New Logo.png

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 film and television
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.

Follow WILDsound Podcasts on all social media channels: @wildsoundpod

Submit to the festival anytime via FilmFreeway: https://filmfreeway.com/WILDsoundFilmandWritingFestival

Subscribe via Twitter: https://twitter.com/wildsoundfest


April 19, 2021 - Filmmaker Alex Wroten (ENDANGERED)

ENDANGERED is a film that can be placed in any genre festival we do. It’s a bit of everything and a fantastic short film with an underlying social comment. Playing at the Film Festival TODAY. Stream for FREE all day and RSVP HERE

Conversation with the talented filmmaker Alex Wroten on the process making this terrific short film from the idea to distribution.

Follow WILDsound Podcasts on all social media channels: @wildsoundpod

Submit to the festival anytime via FilmFreeway: https://filmfreeway.com/WILDsoundFilmandWritingFestival

Subscribe via Twitter: https://twitter.com/wildsoundfest


April 17, 2021 - Filmmaker Jake Hart (VOICES)

VOICES was the winner of BEST PERFORMANCES (Shoshannah Stern & Chris Gross) at the upcoming April 2021 SCI-FI/FANTASY Festival. Playing at the Film Festival this upcoming Sunday. Stream for FREE all day and RSVP HERE

Conversation with director Jake Hart on the 3 year process making this film, making a Sci-Fi film based on a conversation in one room, and the art of collaboration with your cast & crew.

Follow WILDsound Podcasts on all social media channels: @wildsoundpod

Submit to the festival anytime via FilmFreeway: https://filmfreeway.com/WILDsoundFilmandWritingFestival

Subscribe via Twitter: https://twitter.com/wildsoundfest

April 16, 2021 - Filmmaker Ben Hansford (UPRISING!)

Matthew Toffolo


April 16, 2021 - Filmmaker Ben Hansford (UPRISING!)

UPRISING! was the winner of BEST SHORT FILM at the upcoming April 2021 SCI-FI/FANTASY Festival. Playing at the Film Festival this upcoming Sunday. Stream for FREE all day and RSVP HERE

Amazing chat with filmmaker Ben Hansford on the art of Crowdfunding, taking meetings in Hollywood, and getting the story straight for a very complicated special effects film. And of course the robots are actually nice in this film!

Follow WILDsound Podcasts on all social media channels: @wildsoundpod

Submit to the festival anytime via FilmFreeway: https://filmfreeway.com/WILDsoundFilmandWritingFestival

Subscribe via Twitter: https://twitter.com/wildsoundfest

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.

Follow WILDsound Podcasts on all social media channels: @wildsoundpod

Submit to the festival anytime via FilmFreeway: https://filmfreeway.com/WILDsoundFilmandWritingFestival

Subscribe via Twitter: https://twitter.com/wildsoundfest


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.

Follow WILDsound Podcasts on all social media channels: @wildsoundpod

Submit to the festival anytime via FilmFreeway: https://filmfreeway.com/WILDsoundFilmandWritingFestival

Subscribe via Twitter: https://twitter.com/wildsoundfest



April 13, 2021 - Screenwriter Valeran Lothaniel (THE MANDALORIAN)

She’s a journalist, a future politician and a full fledged nerd of the Star Wars universe. Valeran Lotaniel is also the FAN FICTION Screenplay winner for her Season 3 Episode 1 version of THE MANDALORIAN. Great interview on the process writing this film.

Listen to the audio version best scene reading of her Mandalorian script.

WATCH NOW the video best scene reading.

Four years after returning the child Grogu to the Jedi, the lone Mandalorian warrior Din Djarin faces his greatest challenge yet: protecting four foundlings from conflicting Galactic forces, and raising them in the way of the Mand’alor.

CAST LIST:

Narrator: Kyana Teresa
Cobb Vanth: Allan Michael Brunet
Mandalorian: Allison Kampf
Voice on the Comlink: Andy Camp

Follow WILDsound Podcasts on all social media channels: @wildsoundpod

Submit to the festival anytime via FilmFreeway: https://filmfreeway.com/WILDsoundFilmandWritingFestival

Subscribe via Twitter: https://twitter.com/wildsoundfest

April 12, 2021 - Filmmaker Bryan Santiago (GRAFTON)

“GRAFTON” was the winner of BEST SHORT FILM at the April 2021 THRILLER Film Festival. Sign up to watch for FREE all day Sunday HERE

Making a short film that’s also a television pilot. Great chat with director Bryan Santiago.

A psychological thriller about a woman who gets lost on the interstate and stumbles upon a small town where she reluctantly assumes the identity of someone else.


Follow WILDsound Podcasts on all social media channels: @wildsoundpod

Submit to the festival anytime via FilmFreeway: https://filmfreeway.com/WILDsoundFilmandWritingFestival

Subscribe via Twitter: https://twitter.com/wildsoundfest

April 11, 2021 - Filmmaker Tammy Klembith (WHAT IF)

“WHAT IF” was the winner of BEST DIRECTION at the April 2021 HORROR Film Festival. Sign up to watch for FREE all day Sunday HERE

How to make a film in Arizona during COVID when you live in Los Angeles! Great conversation with the talented filmmaker Tammy Klembith

A woman experiences strange occurences that trigger events beyond her control, including the very nature of her own existence.

Follow WILDsound Podcasts on all social media channels: @wildsoundpod

Submit to the festival anytime via FilmFreeway: https://filmfreeway.com/WILDsoundFilmandWritingFestival

Subscribe via Twitter: https://twitter.com/wildsoundfest


April 10, 2021 - Filmmaker Matt Zappala (THE GUARD STATION)

THE GUARD STATION was the winner of BEST FILM at the April 2021 HORROR Film Festival. Sign up to watch for FREE all day Sunday HERE

How to blow up a car. How to create an excellent creature. Those are some of the highlights from the interview with director Matt Zappala.

Michael is a temp security guard that suffers psychological trauma from a car accident in which his partner perished. Taking on a new job in a junkyard where a mysterious sinkhole has opened up he must now confront his fear of fire if he is to survive the night from the deadly, shape shifting creature that has arisen.


Follow WILDsound Podcasts on all social media channels: @wildsoundpod

Submit to the festival anytime via FilmFreeway: https://filmfreeway.com/WILDsoundFilmandWritingFestival

Subscribe via Twitter: https://twitter.com/wildsoundfest


April 9, 2021 - Filmmaker Anthony Martino (BRUISES)

BRUISES was the winner of BEST SOUND & MUSIC at the April 2021 HORROR Film Festival. Sign up to watch for FREE all day Sunday HERE

The art of making a film when you can’t go anywhere! Great chat with filmmaker Anthony Martino on the process of making BRUISES.

A woman discovers that each time she sees her reflection, a bruise appears on her face.


Follow WILDsound Podcasts on all social media channels: @wildsoundpod

Submit to the festival anytime via FilmFreeway: https://filmfreeway.com/WILDsoundFilmandWritingFestival

Subscribe via Twitter: https://twitter.com/wildsoundfest

April 8, 2021 - Filmmaker Nathalie Therriault (THE TAILOR)

THE TAILOR was the winner of BEST SHORT FILM at the upcoming April 2021 LGBTQ+ Film Festival. Sign up to watch the festival for FREE all day Saturday HERE

Conversation with first time filmmaker Nathalie Therriault on the process making this terrific filmm.

THE TAILOR is about a gender non-conforming person struggling to assert their identity unexpectedly finds courage in an aging master tailor.


Follow WILDsound Podcasts on all social media channels: @wildsoundpod

Submit to the festival anytime via FilmFreeway: https://filmfreeway.com/WILDsoundFilmandWritingFestival

Subscribe via Twitter: https://twitter.com/wildsoundfest

APRIL 4, 2021 - Screenwriter Eva Bennett (THE MOUNTAINS ARE CALLING)

THE MOUNTAINS ARE CALLING is a terrific family/drama screenplay about a recovering addict attempting to connect with his 18 year old daughter in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Great chat with the writer Eva Bennett on the process writing this award winning screenplay, followed by the audio version best scene reading.

Watch the first scene reading of the screenplay HERE

CAST LIST:

Narrator: Val Cole

Dale: Sean Ballantyne

Nurse/Edith: Kyana Teresa

Masion: Geoff Mays

Follow WILDsound Podcasts on all social media channels: @wildsoundpod

Submit to the festival anytime via FilmFreeway: https://filmfreeway.com/WILDsoundFilmandWritingFestival

Subscribe via Twitter: https://twitter.com/wildsoundfest

March 31, 2021 - FIlmmaker Jane Stephens Rosenthal (THE HIDEAWAY)

THE HIDEAWAY was the winner of Best Performances at the April 2021 Female Film Festival. You can watch this film and the April 2021 Female Film Festival this Saturday April 3rd. RSVP your FREE TICKETS here and see the full lineup of films.

“Nika, a 14-year old tomboy, is just trying to figure out her place in the adolescent world. When she hears a rumor that her mother is a stripper, she at first doesn’t know what to do.”

Great conversation with director Jane Stephens Rosenthal on the process making this film at the AFI (American Film Institute).

Follow WILDsound Podcasts on all social media channels: @wildsoundpod

Submit to the festival anytime via FilmFreeway: https://filmfreeway.com/WILDsoundFilmandWritingFestival

Subscribe via Twitter: https://twitter.com/wildsoundfest

March 30th - Writer/Actor/Producer Jessica Sharples (Jen,28)

“Jen,28” was the winner of BEST SHORT FILM at the April 2021 FEMALE Film Festival. A masterfully executed short film about the perfect first date that takes an unexpected turn.

You can watch this film and the April 2021 Female Film Festival this Saturday April 3rd. RSVP your FREE TICKETS here and see the full lineup of films.

Great chat with the extremely talented Jessica Sharples on the process making “Jen,28”. From developing the script, to finding her collaborative partner in director Iyin Landre, to acting in the film, to post-production, to submitting to film festivals and winning many awards. Jessica starred, produced and wrote the film. She’s a triple threat!

Follow WILDsound Podcasts on all social media channels: @wildsoundpod

Submit to the festival anytime via FilmFreeway: https://filmfreeway.com/WILDsoundFilmandWritingFestival

Subscribe via Twitter: https://twitter.com/wildsoundfest

March 28, 2020 - Screenwriter Richard M. Kjeldgaard (SEVERENCE PAYBACK)

SEVERENCE PAYBACK is a winning THRILLER/SUSPENSE Festival screenplay. Great chat with writer Richard M. Kjeldgaard on the process of screenwriting, and his other award winning work.

Watch the winning screenplay reading HERE

CAST LIST:
Narrator: Hannah Ehman
Female Voice/Amanda: Kyana Teresa
Female Voice #2/Teenage Voice: Val Cole
Male Voice/Parking Attendant: Allan Michael Brunet
Lindsey Voice: Julie Sheppard
Robert Voice: Bill Poulin

-----

Follow WILDsound Podcasts on all social media channels: @wildsoundpod

Submit to the festival anytime via FilmFreeway: https://filmfreeway.com/WILDsoundFilmandWritingFestival

Subscribe via Twitter: https://twitter.com/wildsoundfest

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.

Follow WILDsound Podcasts on all social media channels: @wildsoundpod

Submit to the festival anytime via FilmFreeway: https://filmfreeway.com/WILDsoundFilmandWritingFestival

Subscribe via Twitter: https://twitter.com/wildsoundfest

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.

Follow WILDsound Podcasts on all social media channels: @wildsoundpod

Submit to the festival anytime via FilmFreeway: https://filmfreeway.com/WILDsoundFilmandWritingFestival

Subscribe via Twitter: https://twitter.com/wildsoundfest

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

Matthew Toffolo


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.

Follow WILDsound Podcasts on all social media channels: @wildsoundpod

Submit to the festival anytime via FilmFreeway: https://filmfreeway.com/WILDsoundFilmandWritingFestival

Subscribe via Twitter: https://twitter.com/wildsoundfest

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.

Follow WILDsound Podcasts on all social media channels: @wildsoundpod

Submit to the festival anytime via FilmFreeway: https://filmfreeway.com/WILDsoundFilmandWritingFestival

Subscribe via Twitter: https://twitter.com/wildsoundfest