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.
In POST-ELECTION WORKS, filmmaker/artist examines a circular nature of history and her identity as it evolves within the context of contemporary politics. A collage of internet imagery and personal reflection
Playing at the POLITICAL Short Film Festival TODAY. Watch the festival HERE
Conversation with artist/filmmaker Kate Haug on the process making this film.
“It’s been said that in a near death experience, you can see your entire life flash before your eyes. Memories move and blink like views from a dashing train.”
That is the summary of the terrific short film, THE TEST, from Poland. Playing at the DRAMA Film Festival. Watch the festival right now HERE
Conversation with the talented filmmaker Bartosz Tobola on the process making this Student film for a very low sum of money. THE TEST was the winner of BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY at the festival.
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“On A List” is a short content series about doing the most vulnerable and difficult tasks as a means to fall in love. Watch the series on Instagram @onalistshow and YouTube @onalist
Winner BEST TV WEB SERIES at the June 2021 TV Festival. Watch the Audience Feedback Video of the first episode HERE
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Conversation with musician turned actor turned director Nicole Simone on the process creating the Web Series ON A LIST.
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FAREWELL MR. BAKER was the winner of FUNNIEST FILM at the June 2021 COMEDY Film Festival.
“A lone college professor strives to expose the flaws in our education system. Comedic short.”
Kate Schott chats about the making of this film with her creative team that she met at UCLA, and the making of this film.
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THE VIRTUAL CONNECTION was the winner of BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY at the June 2021 LGBTQ+ Film Festival.
“A MAN, of a certain age, newly single after a long relationship, finds himself navigating dating and romance through the mediator of the smart phone.”
Interview actor turned screenwriter turned producer Tim Christian on the making of the film. From writing a role for himself to producing the film. An inspiring story.
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DEFINING DODO was the winner of Best Performances at the June 2021 LGBTQ+ Film Festival. Playing for FREE all say Saturday. Bookmark the page and see the full lineup HERE.
“This story was written to spark viewers’ prior knowledge (even if only on a tangential level) of growing up and navigating the realities of machismo in the pursuit of self-expression from a Latino perspective.”
Conversation with director and star Lauren Harris on the making of DEFINING DODO from concept to distribution.
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TEETER was the winner of BEST DANCE FILM at the June 2021 DANCE Film Festival. Watch the festival for FREE all day tomorrow HERE.
“Teeter portrays a codependent relationship between two people; one of whom plays the role of supporter and caretaker whilst the other moves freely, unencumbered by their own instability.”
Interview with the multi-talented filmmaker Mackenzie Carlson on the process of making her first film (with many more to come!).
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FIRST TIME was the winner of BEST PERFORMANCES at the June 2021 HORROR/THRILLER Film Festival. WATCH this film and the festival right HERE.
“A young woman panics after getting revenge on her abusive boyfriend.”
Conversation with the talented filmmaker Euan Foulis on the speedy and effective process making this film.
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FLOWER BOY was the winner of BEST PERFORMANCES at the May 2021 DRAMA Film Festival.
”As August creeps in, Nav forms an intimate bond with an audacious painter and a middle-aged laser tag owner. Just as he begins to find himself, summer inescapably comes to an end.”
Conversation with filmmaker Anya Chirkova on the process making this terrific coming of age story.
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THIS MODERN MAN IS BEAT is the winner of BEST THRILLER short film for the 2021 season. You can watch this film at the HORROR/THRILLER Festival this upcoming Friday for FREE HERE.
Amazing conversation with screenwriter turned producer David Schroeder on the process making this film. From Crowdfunding to Distribution - it’s a story you’ll want to hear.
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1997 BUDAPEST was the winner of BEST SOUND & MUSIC at the May 2021 Experimental Film Festival.
“In 1997, at the age of sixteen, the dancer and choreographer Mimi Jeong moved to Budapest from South Korea. She stayed in Budapest for two years. It was her first experience abroad. Today her connection to Budapest is a special one, it is light-hearted, lonely, nostalgic and sorrowful.”
Conversation with filmmaker Rachel Pasztor on why she made this film and her connection with Budapest and Mimi Jeong.
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CHAMELEON was the winner of BEST SOUND & MUSIC at the May 2021 DANCE Film Festival.
“"Chameleon" is a transformative blend of two spirits becoming one. Representing the continuous re-inventing of relationship, it evokes and awakens both feelings of submissiveness & sensuality. Originally created as an ensemble dance for stage work, today, Choreographer and Artistic Director of Jazz Spectrum Dance Company, Janell Burgess has re-invented "Chameleon" into a beautiful pas de deux for film. Ms. Burgess worked closely with composer Cisco Dimas to create new & original music specifically for this dance for film.”
Great chat with Janell Burgess on the process making this film during COVID, and how when they lost their location shoot days before production turned out to be the best thing that ever happened to them.
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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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LIFE IS NOW was the winner of Best Experimental Film at the April 2021 EXPERIMENTAL Film Festival.
Conversation with the extremely talented filmmaker Michael Coppola. Go to his website and explore his creativity and projects: http://www.michaelcoppola.co.uk/
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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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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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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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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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Three extremely creative people, who each have their own set of skills, get together to make a tremendous dance short film. EVERYTHING I KNOW was the winner of BEST SOUND & MUSIC at the May 2021 BLACK & WHITE Film Festival.
WATCH the BLACK & WHITE Film Festival NOW and Stream it wherever you are.
Interview with co-directors Anna Paddick & Vanessa White who collaborated with dancer Kevin Jaymes on making a tremendous short film.
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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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