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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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May 27, 2021 - Filmmaker Sam Wall (BYSTANDER)

BYSTANDER was the winner of BEST DIRECTION at the May 2021 COMEDY Film Festival. Playing at the COMEDY Film Festival this Sunday. Stream for FREE all day Sunday HERE

“A foot chase leads to a set of unexpected, and unfortunate consequences.”

Conversation with filmmaker Sam Wall on the 3 year journey making this Comedy short. Must listen!

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May 25, 2021 - Filmmaker Kiah Clingman (EAVESDROPPING ON THE ELDERS)

EAVESDROPPING ON THE ELDERS was the winner of BEST PERFORMANCES at the May 2021 BLACK Filmmakers Feedback Film Festival.

Kiah Clingman talks about the amazing story of how this film got made and the tribute it was for her father.

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May 24, 2021 - Filmmaker Adam Dillon (SPIRAL)

SPIRAL is a dance film exploring what it’s like to have a panic attack. Played at the May 2021 DANCE Film Festival. Winner of BEST PERFORMANCES at the festival.


Chat with filmmaker Adam Dillon on how it all came together during the Covid-19 era. From the amazing location, to the unbelievable performance by the dance Jayden Russell.

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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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May 22, 2021 - Filmmaker/Actor Collin Chute (LATE NIGHT SWIM)

The art of pulling off a great performance while also directing the film. Chat with multi-talented performer and director Collin Chute about his short film LATE NIGHT SWIM.

Playing at the Best of DRAMA Shorts Festival Today. WATCH the film now.

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May 21, 2021 - Filmmaker/Artist Benedikte Esperi (WOMEN"S RIGHT TO VOTE)

WOMEN’S RIGHT TO VOTE was the winner of BEST PERFORMANCES at the May 2021 EXPERIMENTAL Film Festival. A film that is a tribute to Frigga Carlberg who became the central figure within social and politically interested women's circles in Gothenburg, and when the Swedish Society for Woman Suffrage was founded in 1902.

WATCH this film HERE at the festival today. Streams all day for FREE.


Conversation with true artist Benedikte Esperi on the process making this film.

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May 19, 2021 - Filmmaker Neari Do (TRANS, 92 MINUTES, SOUTH KOREA, SCI-FI)

Minyoung Go is a girl who dreams of becoming a transhuman by transmitting electric shocks to her brain. After facing a serious assault from Taeyong Ma’s posse, she plans a revenge for the boys that bully her for having an eating disorder. She conducts an electrical baptism and falls into trans.

WATCH this film from the SCI-FI/FANTASY Film Festival HERE up and until Friday morning.

Through I translator we chat with the very talented filmmaker Naeri Do on the process making this terrific INDY SCI-FI Film.

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May 16, 2021 - Filmmaker Ariyan Johnson (TRIGGERED)

TRIGGERED is the winner of BEST DIRECTION at the May 2021 BLACK Filmmakers Feedback Film Festival.

Perfectly executed, TRIGGERED takes us on a visual rollercoaster of music and movement, processing the emotional impact of social media from the inside out. WATCH the film for FREE at the festival streaming all day Sunday HERE.

Conversation with multi-talented artist Ariyan Johnson on the process of making this film from idea to final product. At the end she also shares her time acting on the 6 month shoot of BULWORTH (1998), directed and starring Warren Beatty.

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May 14, 2021 - Filmmaker/Animator Shuyler Nazareth (READY THE PRINCE Music Video)

READY THE PRINCE – REGICIDE song won at special award for BEST ANIMATION at the May 2021 MUSIC Film Festival. Watch the MUSIC VIDEO at the MUSIC Film Festival today for FREE HERE.

Conversation with animator/director Shuyler Nazareth on the process making this terrific animation video based on the song by his longtime friends who formed the band READY THE PRINCE.

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May 12, 2021 - Executive Producer Stephen Beaudoin (CANTATA FOR A MORE HOPEFUL TOMORROW)

Stephen Beaudoin is the Executive Director of The Washington Chorus (thewashingtonchorus.org/). A three-time nominated and two-time Grammy Award winner, the 160-voice Washington Chorus presents an annual subscription series at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, plus performs at other prestigious venues.

COVID-19 happened and all of their concerts were cancelled. So what did Stephen Beaudoin do? He simply put together an amazing creative team to make a multiple award winning short film. Watch CANATA FOR A MORE HOPEFUL TOMORROW at the MUSIC Film Festival this Friday for FREE HERE.

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May 11, 2021 - Filmmaker Kevin McVey (NOWHERESVILLE)

The art of making an Indy feature film with a very small budget, but with dozens of locations and speaking parts. NOWWHERESVILLE is playing at the THRILLER/SUSPENSE Festival this upcoming Thursday. You can WATCH the festival HERE.

Great conversation with Producer/Director/Writer Kevin McVey on making this terrific thriller feature film. He also shares a great story about with with Tom Sizemore, who has a supporting role in this film.

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May 8, 2021 - Filmmakers Jennifer Rose & Robbie Shaw (ZABLEYALO)

How a random cycle of events lead to an amazing collaboration & film. Plus, the magic of filmmaking and finding a one of a kind location to make your movie.

Dancer and first time director Jennifer Rose & Editor/Cinematographer Robbie Shaw share their journey on making the terrific Dance Film ZABLEYALO.

WATCH this film and the rest of the DANCE Film Festival RIGHT NOW.

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May 7, 2021 - Choreographer/Filmmaker Didier MULLERAS (WAITING ROOM)

What the world was like in 1997 when a dancer in the South of France decided to post his dance videos on a thing called the Internet. Amazing chat with filmmaker Didier MULLERAS who has directed over 100 dance movies.

His film, WAITING ROOM, was the winner of BEST DANCE FILM at the May 2021 DANCE Film Festival. WATCH the amazing 1 hour festival RIGHT NOW.

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May 6, 2021 - Filmmaker Elias Djemil (KAERU)

The art of still “film” photography and turning amazing images into a cohesive narrative story. KAERU was the winner of BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY at the May 2021 BLACK & WHITE Film Festival.

WATCH the BLACK & WHITE Film Festival NOW and Stream it wherever you are.

Interview with director Elias Djemil on the process of making this film and his creative process on multiple projects.

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May 5, 2021 - Filmmaker Marcellus Cox (MICKEY HARDAWAY)

Your feature film gets cancelled due to Covid-19, so you make a proof of concept short. MICKEY HARDAWAY was the winner of Best Direction at the May 2021 BLACK & WHITE Film Festival.

WATCH the festival NOW. Amazing lineup of the best BLACK & WHITE Shorts from around the world today.

Conversation with filmmaker Marcellus Cox on the making of the film.

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May 4, 2021 - Filmmaking Team of Anna Kong, Audee Halim, Gil Milstein (SLIPPING IN TIME)

SLIPPING IN TIME was awarded BEST SOUND & MUSIC at the April 2021 LGBTQ+ Film Festival. Great to catch up with the filmmaking team, all who contributed greatly to make this multiple award winning short film.

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May 1, 2021 - Filmmaker Anna Sesia (SINGLE)

We’re you’re alone for weeks during Covid lockdown in Italy 2020, why don’t you make a film about being alone! SINGLE, which is directed by and stars Anna Sesia, was the winner of BEST PERFORMANCES at the May 2021 FEMALE Feedback Film Festival.

WATCH the Festival starting tonight. Streams for FREE all day.


Terrific conversation with the filmmaker/actress on the process of making this film.

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May 1, 2021 - Filmmaker Pauline Pelsy-Johann (OVER THE SKY)

The art of making a film about your childhood when you have all the pressure in the world. HINT: Shoot in your home town. OVER THE SKY was the winner of BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY at the May 2021 FEMALE Film Festival.

WATCH the Festival starting tonight. Streams for FREE all day.

Terrific conversation with the multi-talented filmmaker Pauline Pelsy-Johann on the art of making a great short film.

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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 29, 2021 - Filmmaker Randy Scott Slavin (PROJECT-19)

The art of making a film when you’re in quarantine with your family. Just use your daughter as the lead in a time travel romp. PROJECT-19 was voted BEST SHORT FILM at the Under 5 Minute Film Festival.

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Conversation with film veteran Randy Scott Slavin on the process making this film and what he learned being an editor for Reality Television programs.

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