AUTOCORRECT was the winner of BEST FILM at the February 2022 WILDsound Film Festival.

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Ansu is a careful, by-the-book actor in the midst of Zoom rehearsals with a big-shot white director and an all-white cast apart from herself. She decides to address a long-standing issue of name mispronunciation with the director, Laura Peterson.

Conversation with Anu Bhatt on the process writing the screenplay, and then the co-directing and starring in the film.

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March 6, 2022 - Filmmaker/Actor Anu Bhatt (AUTOCORRECT)

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TWO METRES was the winner of BEST DIRECTION at the December 2021 COMEDY 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.

“A lockdown short- two people struggle to pass each other in a narrow alley without breaking the rule of two metres social distance...”

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February 6, 2022 - Filmmaker James Alexander Allen (TWO METRES)

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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.

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

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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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SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 - EXECUTIVE PRODUCER JIM WOLFSTON (RIGGED FEATURE DOCUMENTARY)R

Matthew Toffolo

RIGGED is a feature documentary that examines how the value system favoring wealth in the United States higher education system grows the disparity between rich and poor and thereby undermines the future of American Democracy. You can watch the festival starting at midnight EST on September 1st for 24 hours HERE.

https://www.riggeddocumentary.com/

Interview with Executive Producer and Writer Jim Wolfston on the themes of the film and why he made it.

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MOVING-IN-LAW was the winner of BEST PERFORMANCES at the Under 5 Minute Film Festival. WATCH the film and the festival this Friday. You can bookmark the festival link HERE

“Brigitte is moving into her apartment with the help of her sister Lisa, and brother in law, Aaron. But when Brigitte and Arron are left alone after Lisa is called away, one thing might easily lead to another between the in laws.”

Conversation with filmmaker Reynaldo Dumas on the making of this film from development to distribution.

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July 19, 2021 - Filmmaker Reynaldo Dumas (MOVING-IN-LAW)

Matthew Toffolo

A LGBTQ+ Festival Comedy Short. “When shy Emma meets the exuberant Jeanie, she feels things she’s never experienced before. But there’s the slight problem of her clingy boyfriend Jamie…”

THE TURTLES was the winner of BEST PERFORMANCES at the July 2021 Festival. Film is playing all day today for FREE. You can watch HERE

Conversation with director/writer Maya Witters on the process making her first film.

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July 10, 2021 - Maya Witters (THE TURTLES)

Matthew Toffolo

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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June 5, 2021 - Filmmaker Mackenzie Carlson (TEETER)

Matthew Toffolo

An indigenous woman must confront a mysterious predator in parallel worlds of prehistory and dystopian future. - Is the summary of the award winning film TOTSU (REDBIRD), directed by Jeremy Charles.

Playing at the Crime/Thriller Festival this Sunday March 14th. RSVP to FREE to stream all day HERE.

Great conversation with filmmaker Jeremy Charles on the process making the film, living & working in Oklahoma, and getting more Indigenous films made.

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March 11, 2021 - Filmmaker Jeremy Charles (TOTSU (REDBIRD))

Matthew Toffolo

James Kinney’s work can be seen on stages and television screens around the country, with over 50 musical theatre productions choreographed under his belt. He’s become known as a vital asset in creating new and innovative movement for musical theatre, the concert dance world, film and television, and live events, all while staying uniquely true to his artistic vision of smart, meaningful movement, oozing with style.

ANYONE marks James’ directorial debut and features a ensemble of the best dancers in the world today. Playing at our Dance & Music Festival on Saturday February 27th. You can watch all day Saturday for FREE at home. Get your FREE TICKETS now.

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Feb. 26, 2021 - Choreographer/Filmmaker James Kinney (ANYONE)

Matthew Toffolo

“Moving Portraits” is a short dance film by the two dancers Himerria Wortham and Raquel Cabrera. Born out of a yearning for elevated images of women of color, Wortham and Cabrera borrowed from their respective Algerian and Mexican cultures to create this contemporary series of moving dance portraits representing dignity, poise, and the power of a supporting friendship.

Playing at our Dance & Music Festival on Saturday February 27th. You can watch all day Saturday for FREE at home. Get your FREE TICKETS now.

The art of dance. The art of filmmaking. Himerria & Raquel do both in this terrific dance film.

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Feb. 25, 2021 - Dancer/Filmmakers Himerria Wortham & Raquel Cabrera (MOVING PORTRAITS)

Matthew Toffolo

Watch the Short Film SHIFT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrcWlkxjs8A&

Winner of BEST FILM at the February 2020 Experimental/Music/Dance Festival in Los Angeles

Then press play and listen to this podcast as we interview Director Kasey Poracky & Producer/Writer Robert Mack about the process of making this film at Indiana University.

Watch the Audience FEEDBACK Video from the festival in February: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGvj5iw157A

Watch & Listen: WATCH: Short Dance Film SHIFT. Listen: Interview with the filmmaker team

The EQUUS Film Festival is the world’s premier showcase for domestic and international Equestrian Content feature films, documentaries, shorts, music videos, commercials, training and educational materials, art and literature.

Check out the website: http://www.equusfilmfestival.net/

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The seventh annual EQUUS Film Festival will take place December 5, 6, 7 & 8, 2019 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington Kentucky and is the first event of its kind to offer a home to the storytellers of the horse world, with films, documentaries, videos, commercials and shorts from around the world and cultural elements of fine equestrian art and literature.

#58 - Interview with EQUUS FILM FESTIVAL Founder/Festival Director Lisa Diersen

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What the Heck is Dogma 95 and it’s movement? Come join Mary and Kierston as they find out!

#48 Dogma 95 Movement

Kierston Drier, Mary cox, WILDsound Festival

Join Mary and Kierston on this very special episode where they break apart archetypes and stereotypes!

#45 Archetype Vs Stereotype

Kierston Drier, Mary Cox, WILDsound Festival

What exactly is a location Manager? What do they do anyway? Kierston and Mary jump in and figure out what the heck they do!

#43 Location Manager

Kierston Drier, Mary Cox, WILDsound Festival

Chances are you remember the Hype. Halloween isn't quite here yet, but that doesn't mean Matthew and Kierston aren't ready to don their spooky costumes and start talking about the instant cult classic that is The Blair Witch Project. Come listen and find out why this film sparked a new genre of cinema. 

#34 10 Films That Changed Cinematic History- The Blair Witch Project

Matthew Toffolo, Kierston Drier, WILDsound Festival

Ring, ring. Tap, tap. Crunch, crunch. It's time to talk about Foley. What are foley Artists, anyway and how on earth do you make a library for sounds? Find out all about it and more on this episode of WILDsound's The Film Podcast. 

#32 Foley Artists

Matthew Toffolo, Kierston Drier, WILDsound Festival

Who is that in the background? Often under mistreated, almost always underappreciated, today Matthew and Kierston put on their most non-descriptive clothing and put their phones on silence to take a whirl into the wordless world of background. Well, not exactly wordless for Matthew and Kierston, since they have a whole world of film magic to talk about today on WILDsound's The Film Podcast! 

#29 Background Actor

Matthew Toffolo, Kierston Drier, WILDsound Festival

Let's take a tangential ride into the crazy world of Subplots and find out what they are and why they are so great in our favorite film and tv shows!

#27 Subplots

Matthew Toffolo, Kierston Drier, WILDsound Festival

You have probably heard of a biopic before. But if you have NO IDEA what one is, chances are you've seen one. Or maybe you THINK you've seen one. Today, Matthew and Kierston take a look at some well known Bio Pics, some not-so-well-known biopics, and what makes the genre so great! 

#15 BioPic

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