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.
THE BURKES is the winner of BEST DIRECTION at the September 2021 Female Film Festival. You can watch the festival and film at the Female Film Festival for FREE at home for 24 hours starting at midnight EST on Sept. 3rd right HERE.
Conversation with the filmmaking team of THE BURKES on the process and reasons for making this terrific short film.
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DUCKMAN is a 10 minute short documentary that was the winner of BEST SOUND & MUSIC at the August 2021 Festival. Watch the festival NOW for FREE right HERE
“Duckman” is a Japanese busker who travels around the world to bring happiness to people. This movie explores the difficulties of living as a busker and how he balances his passions vs career as we know that living off as a busker deals with various dangers/problems whilst having the passion—busking—is treasurable just like all the others who have passions in life.
Conversation with filmmaker Kaixin Aethelu Wang on the process making this film.
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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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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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RULE 62: DEVON was the winner of BEST SOUND & MUSIC at the July 2021 Female Filmmakers Festival. You can watch the festival all day today HERE
“Devon is struggling to stay sober. When her friend offerers her drugs the universe steps in.”
Conversation with director/creator Monk Henshaw on the process making this film and the drive to make a 12 part series on this concept.
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MILK was the winner of BEST PERFORMANCES at the July 2021 FEMALE Filmmakers Festival. You can watch the festival all day today HERE
:”When she sees an old man unable to pay for his milk, a young girl has a change of heart.” Starring Charlotte Jaspers (daughter of Celia).
Conversation with director Celia Jaspers on the process making this film from idea to distribution.
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CHISEL was the winner of BEST PERFORMANCES at the June 2021 BLACK & WHITE Film Festival. Festival plays for FREE all day on June 27th. Bookmark the page to view HERE.
2nd interview with director and performer Robert Steven Mack on the making of this film and what the future holds for this talented individual who just graduated from Indiana University.
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SILENT BUT NOW SILENCED was the winner of BEST DIRECTION at the June 2021 BLACK & WHITE Film Festival. Festival plays for FREE all day on today. WATCH the festival HERE.
Conversation with filmmaker and the performer of the film FangTing Yeh on the process making this terrific film.
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I WISH FOR YOU was the winner of BEST SHORT FILM at the June 2021 ENIVORNMENTAL Film Festival. You can watch the festival today (all day for free) HERE
Conversation with Stuart Rideout on the process of directing this important short film written by Michael Morpurgo and starring Jeremy Irons & Maxine Peake
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THE SAND BOX is a film about being stuck in time, exploring an emotional state of mind through movement, while using sand as a medium. Playing at the EXPERIMENTAL Film Festival on today. You can watch all day HERE
Conversation with Steve Selman about making this film at the Coney Island beach and working with the talented performer Elya Osmanova
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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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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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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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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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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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In what ways have the Covid-19 situation affected our children? A dance film from Sweden attempts to answer that question. A PART was the winner of BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY at the May 2021 DANCE Film Festival.
WATCH this film and the rest of the DANCE Film Festival RIGHT NOW.
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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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The art of making a Family/Children’s film that is also a Horror film. MONSTER was the winner of BEST SOUND & MUSIC at the May 2021 FEMALE Feedback Film Festival.
WATCH the Festival starting tonight. Streams for FREE all day.
Terrific conversation with filmmaker Kirsten Brass on the making of the film at her school Ryerson University.
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How do you dance in a film and direct the film at the same time? Large preparation or spontaneous improvisation? TRACE is a terrific short film from China playing at the upcoming Under 5 Minute Film Festival.
RSVP to WATCH the film for FREE at the festival this upcoming Friday.
Terrific conversation with the talented dance and director Yuxi Jiang
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