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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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August 18, 2021 - Filmmaker Michael G. Kehoe (99 PROBLEMS)

99 PROBLEMS was the winner of BEST PERFORMANCES at the August 2021 SCI-FI/FANTASY Film Festival. You can watch the festival for FREE for 24 hours starting this Thursday at midnight EST HERE.

“A stranger offers people an opportunity to change their immediate future, an offer that could save them from danger.”

Candid and insightful conversation with Michael G. Kehoe on the process making this film.

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About the Filmmaker: Kehoe is an award winning filmmaker whose debut as a writer, director & producer received critical acclaim for his short film “SECOND DANCE” and was accepted to The Sundance Film Festival and the Berlin Film Festival. While at Sundance he was approached by Prism Entertainment to direct an action/thriller he wrote titled “DOMINION” now on Amazon Prime. He went on to direct and produce another award winning dramatic short titled: “NOW DEPARTING”. His next film, he wrote produced and directed, was a drama/thriller in the vein of film noir titled “THE ART OF A BULLET”, which was highly successful in the foreign territories.


He created a production service company that served multi million dollar productions in Hollywood and over seas such as the Mission Impossible franchise starring Tom Cruise, the J.J. Abrams “Star Trek” franchise and remains in contact with JJ and his company Bad Robot. He created a concept series for the Food Network and directed a television special titled “CATERING IMPOSSIBLE” that featured Tom Cruise, Ving Rhames, Maggie Q and Lawrence Fishburne. This special spawned a number of series for the Food Network such as “Dinner Impossible”, “Restaurant Impossible”, “Hotel Impossible” and many more.

August 17, 2021 - Animator/Director Luke Angus (ALIENATED)

ALIENATED was the winner of BEST SHORT FILM at the August 2021 SCI-FI/FANTASY Film Festival. You can watch the film and festival this upcoming Thursday all day for FREE HERE. “A lonely alien goes to extreme lengths to find company.”

Educational and honest conversation with Luke Angus on the process making an independent animation film. You can watch Luke’s past shorts on his website https://www.lukeangus.co.uk/ or his YouTube channel

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About the Guest: Luke Angus is a 3D animator and independent filmmaker born and raised on the west coast of Scotland. He moved to New York where he worked for a variety of animation houses such as Nickelodeon and Framestore, before moving to Connecticut to take on the role as Creative Director and Lead Animator on a feature film coming later in 2021.

August 16, 2021 - Animator/Director Johan Samuelsson (THE SHIFT)

THE SHIFT was the winner of BEST ANIMATION at the August 2021 ANIMATION Feedback Film Festival.

Conversation with artist Johan Samuelsson on the process making this 7 minute short film basically all my himself (minus the sound & music design). Check out his website at https://www.jesamuelsson.com/

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August 15, 2021 - Actor/Writer Brett Epstein (DIARY ROOM)

DIARY ROOM was the winner of BEST PERFORMANCES at the August 2021 LGBTQ+ Film Festival. “While abroad, Sam encounters a handful of strangers who inadvertently guide him in confronting the deep, dark truths he revealed on the reality show Big Brother”.

Playing at the LGBTQ+ Film Festival that you can watch for FREE right now HERE.

Conversation with the screenwriter and star of DIARY ROOM, Brett Epstein, on the process making this film.

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August 13, 2021 - Singer/Songwriter Cheri Moon (AIN'T I A WOMAN Music Video)

AIN’T I A WOMAN is a Music Video written & performed by Cheri Moon. Playing at the August 2021 MUSIC Film Festival. You can watch the festival for FREE now HERE.

Or watch the YouTube feedback here: https://www.cherimoon.com/

Conversation with Cheri Moon on the process writing this song and then turning it into music video working with director Sophie Dia Pegrum.

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August 10, 2021 - Director Jake Hart & Actor Rebecca Ann Johnson (HARMONIA SOLID)

HARMONIA SOLID was the winner of BEST DIRECTION at the July 2021 COMEDY Film Festival.

Conversation with the writer/director Jake Hart & star Rebecca Ann Johnson on the making of this very funny and memorable film.

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August 8, 2021 - Filmmaker Davide Petrosino (A COUPLE)

A COUPLE is a winning student short film from Italy about a young couple who meet again in Rome for a concert and then decide to spend the day together while waiting for the concert to get started.

Playing at the best of Student European Shorts Festival NOW for FREE. You can watch the festival and the film HERE.

Candid conversation with the very talented filmmaker Davide Pestrosino. He talks about the random story of how he got to make this film and what’s the future for this Italian filmmaker on the rise.

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August 7, 2021 - Filmmaker Kessiah Arthur (STOP MOTION: THE MAKING OF)

STOP MOTION: THE MAKING OF is a glimpse at behind the scenes of the making of stop motion animations with Steve The Test Dummy, and the moments that didn’t quite go to plan.

Playing at the Female Film Festival NOW. Watch the festival and film HERE.

Conversation with Kessiah Arthur on the process making this film and her amazing story of how she got into the film industry. You can see her list of credits on IMDB.

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August 6, 2021 - Filmmaker Sonia Gemmiti (OUTSIDE MY WINDOW)

OUTSIDE MY WINDOW is an expressionistic exploration of agoraphobia and isolation. A young woman stares outside her window, summoning the courage to step outside. Playing at the DANCE Film Festival. You can watch the festival HERE for FREE NOW.

Conversation with Sonia Gemmiti on the process making her first film. We also dive into her decade long career as a Hollywood feature film Set Decorator.

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August 5, 2021 - Filmmaker Alek Lev (WHAT?)

WHAT? is a black and white, not-so-silent comedy about a struggling deaf actor, sick of agreeing to increasingly humiliating tasks just to get a role, who decides to take matters into his own… hands. Starring John Maucere


Interview with filmmaker Alek Lev on the process making this film. You can go to the film’s website at www.thewhatmovie.com/

Alek is also a podcast producer for the popular show Meeting Tom Cruise: www.meetingtomcruise.com/

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August 4, 2021 - Filmmaker Amy E. Powell (BARE NAKED TRUTHS)

BARE NAKED TRUTHS is a micro-short comedy series that allows you inside the minds of the bored and often eccentric models who pose nude for drawing classes. You can watch the film HERE, playing at the Animation Film Festival.

Conversation with filmmaker Amy E. Powell on the process making this Web Series.

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August 4, 2021 - Filmmaker/Animator Anthony Thurman (THE DEPRESSION OF DETECTIVE DOWNS 2)

THE DEPRESSION OF DETECTIVE DOWNS 2 is the winner of BEST SHORT FILM at the August 2021 ANIMATION Film Festival. You can watch the film HERE, playing at the Animation Film Festival.

Conversation with animator/filmmaker Anthony Thurman on the process doing this animation and why it’s very personal for him.

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August 3, 2021 - Director/Actor Sebastian LaCause (DISCIPLE)

DISCIPLE played at the July 2021 LGBTQ+ Short Film Festival. A film about a different kind of coming out. When a young moody Millennial reveals his HIV status in a queer support group, it sends Poe, a not so traditional gay priest who mentors the group, in search of his own inner truth.

Candid conversation with the writer/director/star of the film, Sebastian LaClause, on his personal journey making it.

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August 2, 2021 - Jessica Fox (Executive Producer - Power For Pollinators)

“Power for Pollinators” explores that all private and corporate land owners and land managers have a unique opportunity to turn tens of millions of acres of valuable land into healthy pollinator habitat. Narrated by CARRIE-ANNE MOSS. Written, Directed & Produced by MATHEW SCHMID. Executive Produced by GEORGE DICAPRIO with JESSICA FOX

Winner of BEST SHORT FILM at the June 2021 DOCUMENTARY Film Festival.

You can watch the film HERE

Conversation with Jessica Fox on the making of this very important film and her role to educate the world on how important pollination is in the future survival of mankind.

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July 31, 2021 - Filmmaker Sandra Moser (MARIPOSA)

MARIPOSA was the winner of BEST DIRECTION at the July 2021 FEMALE Filmmakers Festival.

Conversation with filmmakers Sandra Moser on the process making this film, working with child actors, and the themes of the MARIPOSA short film.

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July 30, 2021 -Filmmaker/Actor Tonya Pinkins (RED PILL)

RED PILL is a multiple award winning feature film from veteran actress turned director Tonya Pinkins, who makes her feature directorial debut. Conversation with Tonya on the making of the film from conception to distribution.

Halloween weekend of the 2020 election, six old friends ride into red country armed with humor and naiveté.
When the meet an immovable force their plans are thwarted and their fight to win the election becomes a fight for their lives. Six progressives, one deadly weekend.

Film plays for FREE this upcoming Saturday all day. Bookmark the page HERE.

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July 29, 2021 - Filmmaker Ibrahim Mursal (THE ART OF SIN)

THE ART OF SIN is a feature documentary about Ahmed Umar. In 2015, he came out as gay on Facebook, making him the first openly gay man from Sudan, this causes a massive outrage in the Sudanese community.

Watch the film right now HERE

Candid conversation with director Ibrahim Mursal on the process making this film.

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July 28, 2021 - Filmmaker James Martinez (ROGUE SEVEN: A STAR WARS FAN FILM)

ROGUE SEVEN: A STAR WARS FAN FILM was the winner of BEST SHORT FILM at the July 2021 FAN FICTION Film Festival. You can watch the film and the full festival all day today HERE


”A young thief must save Rebel fighter pilots from an Imperial armada and an overconfident bounty hunter.”

Conversation with filmmaker James Martinez on the making of a Star Wars film and telling his own unique story in this universe.

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July 27, 2021 - Filmmaker J.Q. Nelson (RUN GIRL RUN)

RUN GIRL RUN was the winner of BEST SHORT FILM at the July 2021 ACTION Film Festival. You can watch the film and the full festival all day today HERE

“Allison Pfaendler’s goal is to win the Detroit Free Press marathon. As she trains for the marathon, she is suddenly intercepted by 3 muggers, which is a chase that tests her stamina.”

Conversation with filmmaker J. Q. Nelson on the process making this film in Detroit, the city he grew up in.

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July 26, 2021 - Filmmaker Jeremy Benning (FOOTSTEPS)

Winner of BEST SHORT FILM at the July 2021 DOCUMENTARY Film Festival. FOOTSTEPS is an inside look at the world of the Foley artist. This short documentary is a sneak peek into a unique post production sound facility located in rural Ontario, and hour north of Toronto. Winner of Festival Streams for FREE all day today. You can watch it HERE.

Conversation with the talented filmmaker Jeremy Benning on the process making this film and gaining trust from his documentary subjects.

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