TO HAVE & TO HOLD was the winner of BEST PERFORMANCES at the May 2022 Romance & Relationships Film Festival.

Interview with director Daniel Gaymon. producer/writer Ali Keller. Actor Lisa Purrone, about the making of the film from idea to distribution.

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Film also showing on 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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June 10, 2022 - TO HAVE AND TO HOLD Filmmaking team.

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JOHN POP’S STORY played to rave reviews at the May 2022 Under 5 Minute Film Festival.

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“A short documentary following the story of John Davies and his experience working within the Welsh mines.”

Conversation with director Morgan Emlyn Thomas on the making of the film.

Film also showing on 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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June 2, 2022 - Filmmaker Morgan Emlyn Thomas (JOHN POP’S STORY)

Matthew Toffolo

I’M NOT CHRIS HEMSWORTH played to rave reviews at the May 2022 LGBTQ+ Film Festival.

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I'M NOT CHRIS HEMSWORTH is a ridiculous adventure comedy that parodies the "mistaken identity trope" and has a surprise musical ending!

Conversation with writer/director/actor Charlie Steers on the making of this very funny comedy.

Film also showing on 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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May 31, 2022 - Filmmaker Charlie Steers (I’M NOT CHRIS HEMSWORTH)

Matthew Toffolo

CHECKPOINT was the winner of BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY at the April 2022 SCI-FI/FANTASY Film Festival.

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“After mysteriously awakening in a barren alien landscape, a self-serving prisoner must conquer a series of grueling trials in order to reunite with his lost love.”

Returning conversation with filmmaker Jason Sheedy (previously did podcast on his other award winning short film FENESTRA in 2021) about the making of CHECKPOINT.

Film also showing on 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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May 21, 2022 - Filmmaker Jason Sheedy (CHECKPOINT)

Matthew Toffolo

NO HEARTBEAT was the winner of BEST PERFORMANCES at the April 2022 Female Film Festival.

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“In a near-future Roe Vs. Wade has been overturned nationwide, banning abortion under any circumstance. 15 year old Nola discovers she’s pregnant and must try to find a way to safely choose what she knows is best for her future, despite her family’s strong conservative beliefs.”

Conversation with filmmaker Jana Devino on the making of the film and the important subject matter.

Film also showing on 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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May 20, 2022 - Filmmaker Jana Devino (NO HEARTBEAT)

Matthew Toffolo

THE GLOOMY VERACITY OF SEPARATION was the winner of BEST FILM at the March 2022 STUDENT Feedback Film Festival.

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“A short silent film, expressing a man experiencing the after math of the separation of a passionate, volatile and emotional relationship through visuals and memories.”

Conversation with filmmaker Cylia Marti Chasman on the making of the film.

Film also showing on the WILDsound TV app. 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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May 4, 2022 - Filmmaker Cylia Marti Chasman (THE GLOOMY VERACITY OF SEPARATION)

Matthew Toffolo

BEYOND THE RIVER is an amazing experimental film made at the Savannah College of Art and Design.

Conversation with the creators of the film Wen-Chun Cheng & Hsu-Jen Huang on the process making this film and designing all of the umbrellas.

Film also showing on 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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April 20, 2022 - Director Wen-Chun Cheng & Creator Hsu-Jen Huang (BEYOND THE RIVER)

Matthew Toffolo

NO SMALL DREAMS was the winner of BEST FILM at the February 2022 DOCUMENTARY Short Film Festival.

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”After a trip to Haiti, where he saw thousands living in unimaginable conditions, young entrepreneur Brett was shaken. Upon his return, Brett met Alexandria, an inner-city educator recovering from a devastating loss, and Matthew, a tech-savvy social impact advocate. The three bonded over a belief that the shelter crisis needed new solutions, and despite their qualifications, they set out to change the narrative for thousands of families in need.”

Conversation with director Nathan Bach on the making of the film.

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March 1, 2022 - Filmmaker Nathan Bach (NO SMALL DREAMS)

Matthew Toffolo

PLASTIC VOICES was the winner of BEST FASHION FILM at the February 2022 Style, Fashion, Experimental Festival.

”A boy a girl, two cats and a plastic cocktail bag. Or how to love someone miscomunicating.”

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 the creative team of Luis Castro & Yosu Menacho on the making of the film.

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February 24, 2022 - Luis Castro & Yosu Menacho (PLASTIC VOICES)

Matthew Toffolo

UNBORN was the winner of BEST FILM at the February 2022 EXPERIMENTAL Film Festival.

”Shot entirely underwater, Unborn is a poetic journey about becoming a mother. About grief and loss. Hope and wonder. What if a woman cannot conceive? What if she loses a pregnancy? Can she still fulfill her dream?”

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 filmmaker Sasha Marie Speer on the making of the film.

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February 19, 2022 - Filmmaker Sasha Marie Speer (UNBORN)

Matthew Toffolo

BITTERSWEET played at the January 2022 DOCUMENTARY Film Festival.

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 producer Jesse James and director Christopher Paik-Swan on the making of the film.

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February 15, 2022 - Filmmakers Christopher Paik-Swan & Jesse James (BITTERSWEET)

Matthew Toffolo

ANACHRONISM was voted BEST DIRECTION at the January 2022 DANCE Film Festival.

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 filmmaker Evi Tzortzi on starring in and directing ANACHRONISM.

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February 13, 2022 - Filmmaker Evi Tzortzi (ANACHRONISM)

Matthew Toffolo

CALLISTO’S END was the winner of BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY at the January 2022 FANTASY/SCI-FI Film Festival.

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 filmmaker Nathan Schiele on the great story of the making of this film and working with his collaborators.

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February 12, 2022 - Filmmaker Nathan Schiele (CALLISTO’S END)

Matthew Toffolo

THE LAST SONG played to rave reviews at the January 2022 FEMALE Filmmakers 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.

”Max, the last man on earth, spends his days surviving the zombie apocalypse in his apocalypse bunker, creating video logs to document his life. One day, he finds a guitar, and begins teaching himself to play, finding solace in it.”

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February 7, 2022 - Filmmaker Rosa Carranza (THE LAST SONG)

Matthew Toffolo

In "Crimson’s Cabaret," desire drives two performers through a whimsical show of music, dance, and theatre. Between reality and fantasy, two sisters try to maintain their relationship, while finding their way to stardom. Winner of BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY at the December 2021 DANCE Film Festival.

January 3, 2022 - Filmmakers Oliver Sandino & Kevin Zambrano (CRIMSON'S CABARET)

Matthew Toffolo

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Conversation with co-directors Oliver Sandino and Kevin Zambrano on the making of this uniquely creative film. How two childhood friends decided to make a film and amazing things happened because of it.

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MISS MARY MACK was the winner of BEST FILM at the November 2021 THRILLER/SUSPENSE Festival. You can watch the film & festival for here all day HERE.

December 1, 2021 - Filmmakers Tim True & Corey Lovering (MISS MARY MACK)

Matthew Toffolo

“At its heart, Miss Mary Mack explores the universal themes of family dynamics and sibling relationships, which are often fraught with complex emotions, rivalry, jealousy, resentment, shared circumstances, love, joy and tragedy. The underbelly of the film is a sinister one, however which eerily evolves into a suspense filled nightmare.”

Conversation with producer Corey Lovering & director Tim True on the amazing story of how this film got made during the COVID lockdown era.

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

November 26, 2021 - Filmmaker Gianpaolo Stangoni (GENESIS)

Matthew Toffolo

“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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November 10, 2021 - Filmmaker Matthew Thomas Ross (WEST WINDS)

Matthew Toffolo

WEST WINDS was the winner of BEST DIRECTION at the November 2021 FANTASY/SCI-FI Film Festival. You can watch the festival for FREE HERE: https://fantasyscififestival.com/next-festival/

“West Winds follows our anonymous Jane Doe as they arrive at a beach where the steady flow of the west winds keeps the air clean from an ice-nine like toxic air. Before she can decide whether or not to stay, the tide comes in and takes her gas mask, forcing her to stay in this cove indefinitely. As the days go on, washed up supplies start to diminish and isolation becomes emotionally draining as she realizes her options of survival are limited.”

Conversation with filmmaker Matthew Thomas Ross on the making of the film from script to distribution.

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October 7, 2021 - Actor/Writer/Producer Brad Simanski (DR. MANIA)

Matthew Toffolo

DR. MANIA was the winner of BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY at the October 2021 COMEDY Film Festival. You can watch the film & festival starting Oct. 7th all day for FREE RIGHT HERE

Evil genius Dr. Mania and his motley crew of super villains are confronted by their arch nemesis.

Conversation with the screenwriter / producer / actor Brad Simanski on the making of the film.

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"TETHERED" is an award winning short documentary about digital addiction and our need to always be on our smart phone. https://consciouscontent.org/films/tethered/

September 22, 2021 - Producers Kimberly Resch & Brian Ross (TETHERED, ARE WE THE EXPERIMENT?)

Matthew Toffolo

Digital addiction is a hidden illness among us, and it has our society in a vice grip.

Conversation with the producers of the film and the making of "TETHERED". Go to their website to learn all about their films and mission: https://consciouscontent.org/

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