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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 21, 2022 - Filmmaker Axel Lakhdar (Alongside the water - Genève and it's nature)

Axel Lakhdar is part of the family business. “Alongside the Water” was produced by this mother Anne, and directed by his father Hassan, while Axel served at the main camera operator. Conversation with Axel on the making of the film and working with his parents.

“Geneva is a densely populated international canton with a humanitarian vocation. But it is also a canton that harbors natural treasures, much less known, including the wetland of international importance "The Geneva Rhone, Allandon and Laire Valleys", protected by the international RAMSAR convention.”

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.


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March 18, 2022 - Filmmaker Emily Murnane (THE WORST THAT COULD HAPPEN)

THE WORST THAT COULD HAPPEN was the winner of BEST PERFORMANCES at the Feb. 2022 Horror Feedback Film Festival.

“Sarah finally has a date set up with her long-time crush, Paul. She’s determined to make it perfect, but her anxiety causes her to imagine every worst case scenario, no matter how outlandish.”

Conversation with the talented Emily Murnane on the making of the film.

Twitter: https://twitter.com/emily_murnane/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilymurnane

Film also playing at the WILDsound TV app in April. 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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March 14, 2022 - Filmmaker Jessica Rae (RAISE YOUR HAND)

RAISE YOUR HAND played to rave reviews at the February 2022 FEMALE Film Festival.

“Gia and her best friend, Lila, try to survive a rough childhood in a neighborhood where every kid has a sad story to tell. As teenagers, their problems become more complicated, and the stakes get raised.”


Conversation with writer/director Jessica Rae on the amazing story making this personal film.

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Film also playing at the WILDsound TV app on Tuesday March 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.

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March 12, 2022 - Filmmaker Emma Keatley (THE FACE BEHIND THE RAT)

THE FACE BEHIND THE RAT played at the February 2022 Toronto Documentary Film Festival.

Performance Artist, Jonothon Lyons, tells his story behind the face of his Tik Tok famous character, Buddy the Rat. https://www.tiktok.com/@jonothonlyons

Conversation with NYU Student filmmaker Emma Keatley on the making of the film.

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.


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March 11, 2022 - Filmmaker David Maddox (ALTERNATIVE MATH)

You can watch the FULL MOVIE “Alternative Math” on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zh3Yz3PiXZw&t=4s . Over 10 million views!

“A well meaning math teacher finds herself trumped by a post-fact America.”

Conversation with filmmaker David Maddox on the making of this multiple award winning films.

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.


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March 7, 2022 - Filmmaker/Animator Andrew Lehman (PORT)

PORT played to rave reviews at the Feb. 2022 THRILLER/SUSPENSE Festival.

Conversation with Andrew Lehman on the making of the film.

Vimeo page: https://vimeo.com/561996313

Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/slishslash7

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.


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February 22, 2022 - Filmmaker Priscila Schmidt (Alliance for Eldorado)

ALLIANCE FOR ELDORADO was the winner of Best Direction at the January 2022 Black & White Film Festival.


”The great Messiah had incorporated the Suicidal State and in search of salvation this man decided serenely, that he would shoot to death his wife, his daughter and himself.”

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 co-creator and voice over artist Priscila Schmidt 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 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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January 24, 2022 - Filmmaker Hayley Young (DRIVE)

DRIVE was the winner of BEST FILM at the December 2021 MUSIC Film Festival. There is a 2nd screening on the WILDsound APP in February. You can watch for free and sign up at www.wildsound.ca (available on your streaming services and APPS).

An intimate look inside a musician and producer’s collaborative process. Nationally renowned cellist and composer Joshua Roman records his 2020 Music Journal piece “Drive” with Ryan Hadlock, producer at Bear Creek Studio.

Conversation with director Hayley Young on the making of the film. http://www.hayleyyoung.com/

Hayley Young began working as Staff Photographer for Seattle Magazine and Seattle Business Magazine in 2009. In the years since, she has personally photographed over 2000 people and places across Washington State. Her work has been published nationally as well, taking assignments for The Guardian, Washington Post, Fast Company, OUT Magazine and The Sunday Times (UK).

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January 13, 2022 - Filmmaker/Actor Jennifer Kramer (NAKUSA)

NAKUSA is a special film that played at the December 2021 MUSIC Film Festival. There is a 2nd screening on the WILDsound APP on February 10th. You can watch for free and sign up at www.wildsound.ca (available on your streaming services and APPS).

Conversation with director/actor Jennifer Kramer on the making of the film. “Nakusa is a disabled girl who is deeply traumatized by the rejection of her mother at one week of age. Stuck inside her alienation, distorted perceptions and longings – she searches endlessly for the love we all need to survive or risks ceasing to exist.” A must see film for everyone.

Jennifer also is the youngest daughter of legendary director Stanley Kramer (It’s a Mad Mad Mad Mad World!, Guess Who’s Coming to Diner?) and actress Karen Sharpe (appeared on over 70 TV shows). She chats about her experiences as a child and we also talk about the recent passing of her father’s good friend Sidney Poitier.

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January 10, 2022 - Filmmaker Joshua Weathersby (LAUNDRY DAY - Superman Fan Fiction Film)

LAUNDRY DAY is the Fan Fiction Festival winner of BEST FILM for the 2021 season. It’s an amazing “Superman” origin story of Clark & Lois meeting for the first time in a laundry mat.

Conversation with the talented filmmaker Joshua Weathersby on the making of the film and the art of doing a fan film.

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January 7, 2022 - Filmmaker Christian Holm-Glad (WE ARE NATURE)

WE ARE NATURE was the winner of Best Direction at the December 2022 Environmental Film Festival. Co-produced by Bacon Productions, based in Copenhagen, Oslo and Stockholm.

Conversation with filmmaker Christian Holm-Glad on the making of the film. He also shares the amazing story when he caught the Black Plaque in 2017, the first Norwegian in hundreds of years to do so.

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January 6 2022 - Filmmaker Matthew Riutta (MEDIAN)

MEDIAN was the winner of Best Cinematography at the December 2021 LGBTQ+ Film Festival.

“A gay activist rallies the queer community after he and a trans activist are assaulted by a group of religious extremists.”

Conversation with Bay area filmmaker Matthew Riutta on the process making this award winning short film. We also dive into Matthew’s “day job” career as a Location Manager and working on films like “Fruitville Station”, “The Master”, and “Moneyball”.

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December 11, 2021 - Screenwriter Rodney Greenwood (ODE TO A)

ODE TO A is a winner Short Screenplay from the December 2021 Black Feedback Film Festival.

Listen to interview with writer Rodney Greenwoods, followed by the full screenplay reading of ODE TO A

WATCH the screenplay reading.

In the clasp of the lifestyle, a black rock star teeters between invincibility and vulnerability. Incapable of knowing if tomorrow brings the former or the latter.

CAST LIST:

Narrator: Elizabeth Rose Morris
LEN/OLD LEN: Shawn Devlin
DR. ROOSEVELT/OLD BLACK MAN: Bill Poulin
COSMO: Kyana Teresa
MARTI: Hannah Ehman
OTHER MAN: Andy Kamp

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December 9, 2021 - Filmmaker Cyrill Durigon (VEXOH - A memory capsule)

“VEXOH - A memory capsule” played at the November 2021 EXPERIMENTAL Film Festival.

You can watch the amazing 42 seconds film here: https://vimeo.com/575556783

“Sometimes dreams feel like memories.
Do you remember when was the last time you felt carefree?
Do you remember before the world pandemic?
The parties, the music, the crowd. It was a soft summer night, and we danced together.
Lighthearted.
Keep the memory in mind before it vanishes,
because sometimes memories feel like a dream.”

Interview with artist Cyrill Durigon (https://www.instagram.com/cyrill_cc/) on the making of the film.

Music by Nodey: https://www.instagram.com/nodeynguyen/

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December 4, 2021 - Filmmaker Dailey Moore (unfinished)

“unfinished” was the winner of BEST PERFORMANCES at the November 2021 DRAMA Film Festival.

Conversation with American filmmakers who made “unfinished” at a film school in the Czech Republic using Czech child actors as the leads and shot it on 16mm. An amazing story.

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November 30, 2021 - Filmmaker Ashley Hammelman (THE MONSTER INSIDE)

THE MONSTER INSIDE was the winner of BEST SOUND & MUSIC at the THRILLER/SUSPENSE Film Festival. You can watch the film & festival for here all day HERE.

“A woman, struggling with depression, fights with her own inner demon.”

Conversation with Ashley Hammelman on the making of the film.

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November 26, 2021 - Filmmaker Gianpaolo Stangoni (GENESIS)

GENESIS was the winner of BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY at the November 2021 EXPERIMENTAL Film Festival. You can watch the film & festival now for FREE HERE.

“A surrealistic journey through the birth and life of the Woman.”

Conversation with Italian artist Gianpaolo Stangoni on the making of the film.

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