TODAY I WROTE NOTHING played at the Black & White Film Festival. “Russian absurdist writing made flesh from the beautiful micro-fiction words of early soviet avant garde writer Daniil Kharms.”

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September 9, 2022 - Filmmaker Keith Sargent (TODAY I WROTE NOTHING)

Matthew Toffolo

12 SHADES OF GREY was awarded BEST FILM at the June 2022 SCIENCE & NATURE Festival.

Watch the Short Film Trailer: https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/12-shades-of-grey-short-film-trailer

“To have followed mainstream media for best on four decades, together with countless films and television programs relating to the Great White Shark, its no surprise that the overwhelming public and social sentiment is one of fear and loathing.

In a similar light to foreign and domestic governments inoctrinating the populations to despise a supposed enemy, the Great White has become the common foe of people throughout the globe. There appears to be a gap between public sentiment and the views of scientist and shark enthusiasts across the board. The question remains, how to we bridge this gap?”

Conversation with Anthony Gordon on the making of the film.

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July 23, 2022 - Filmmaker Anthony Gordon (12 SHADES OF GREY)

Matthew Toffolo

THE SAVIOR OF CONEY ISLAND played to rave reviews at the June 2022 Toronto Documentary Film Festival.

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“Meet Dick Zigun, “Honorary Mayor of Coney Island” and learn about the beginnings of Coney Island USA. Under Dick, Coney Island USA developed and produced a number of beloved summer programs including the Mermaid Parade and the Coney Island Circus Sideshow.”

Conversation with Gary Beeber about the making of the film and why he made it.

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July 3, 2022 - Filmmaker Gary Beeber (THE SAVIOR OF CONEY ISLAND)

Matthew Toffolo

ELIXIR was the winner of BEST PERFORMANCES at the May 2022 EXPERIMENTAL Film Festival.

“After the recent break up of a longterm relationship, Maeve must move through nostalgia and pain to find herself again.”

Conversation with Montreal filmmaker on the collaborative process making this film with choreographer/performer Elie-Anne Ross.

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June 20, 2022 - Filmmaker Jean-Marc Abela (ELIXIR)

Matthew Toffolo

ENTER THE MOLLUSK was the winner of BEST FILM at the May 2022 Toronto COMEDY Film Festival.

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“A mockumentary of the storytelling community, following six erstwhile storytellers in their quest to win a storytelling competition called The Mollusk.”

Conversation with Vincent Truman on his inspiration making the film and the art of making a mockumentary.

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 12, 2022 - Filmmaker Vincent Truman (ENTER THE MOLLUSK)

Matthew Toffolo

LENNON was the winner of BEST PERFORMANCES at the April 2022 LGBTQ+ Film Festival.

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“Lennon” is a film about an individual experiencing homelessness who craves to be seen and heard, but all it takes is a stranger offering a cup of coffee to ignite some compassion. The best part is... that compassion can be contagious.

Conversation with creator Giovanna Ferraro 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 9, 2022 - Writer/Producer Giovanna Ferraro (LENNON)

Matthew Toffolo

THE ART OF HOSTING was the winner of BEST DIRECTION at the April 2022 Toronto Comedy Film Festival.

“Seemingly perfect Claire is in the middle of killing herself when her dementia-riddled neighbor and his son show up with a crisis of their own. Unable to be impolite, Claire invites them in, but when they won't leave, she's faced with the impossible task of hosting guests...while committing suicide.”

Conversation with Sarah on the making of this film during the Covid-era and acting/director simultaneously.

Film also showing on the WILDsound TV app this weekend. 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 17, 2022 - Director/Actor Sarah Mack (THE ART OF HOSTING)

Matthew Toffolo

BATH BOMB played to rave reviews at the March 2022 LGBTQ+ Film Festival. “On her mother's death anniversary, Emiko struggles with suppressing her grief and insecurities in front of the woman who loves her most.”

Conversation with writer/director Priya Mishra on the making of this personal film.

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Film also playing at the WILDsound TV app all day on Sunday March 27th. 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 26, 2022 - Filmmaker Priya Mishra (BATH BOMB)

Matthew Toffolo

Jonothon Lyons is an off-broadway performer with a very New York alter ego: “Buddy the Rat.” A short film about Jonothon/Buddy called “The Face Behind the Rat” (dir. Emma Keatley) played at the Documentary Shorts Festival in March 2022.

Wonderful conversation with Jonothon about creating “Buddy the Rat” and the day in the life of the character he plays throughout New York City.

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Film also playing at the WILDsound TV app all day on Sunday March 27th. 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 23, 2022 - Performer Jonothon Lyons (AKA - Buddy the Rat)

Matthew Toffolo

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

Matthew Toffolo

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.

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

Matthew Toffolo

A SIRENS CALL was the winner of BEST FANTASY Film at the December 2021 FANTASY/SCI-FI Film Festival. It’s also playing at our virtual festival next week. You can watch for free and sign up at www.wildsound.ca (available on your streaming services and APPS).

"A Sirens Call" tells the mythical tale of a woman driven by power who is willing to do anything to get it.

Conversation with director/actor Adam Moses & producer/actor Sof Puchley on the making of the film from concept to distribution. They also both co-wrote the screenplay together.

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February 1, 2022 - Filmmakers/Actors Adam Moses & Sof Puchley (A SIRENS CALL)

Matthew Toffolo

September 18, 2021 - Filmmaker Roger Sorkin (NATION IN TRANSITION)

Matthew Toffolo

NATION IN TRANSTION is a multiple award winning film made by the American Resilience Project (www.amresproject.org), and is an exploration of the energy transition in the Southwest, where power and water systems are increasingly stressed due to more frequent extreme heat and drought.

You can watch the festival and film HERE starting at midnight EST on September 18th.

Conversation with filmmaker Roger Sorkin on the making of the film.

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An LGBTQ+ Film Festival Period Piece short. “A government official faces a tough decision after two FBI agents question him about his sexuality.”

Winner of BEST DIRECTION at the July 2021 Festival. Film is playing all day today for FREE. You can watch HERE

Conversation with director/writer Donavan Myles Edwards on the process making his first film.

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July 10, 2021 - Donavan Myles Edwards (LAVENDER BOY)

Matthew Toffolo

A dance film from students at A Chance to Dance for special needs in Charlotte, NC. A truly remarkable film and a must see for anyone with a pulse!

DANCE film playing at the DANCE Film Festival TODAY. You can watch anytime all day HERE

Conversation with filmmaker Ryan Timms on the process making this film.

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July 9, 2021 - Filmmaker Ryan Timms (BEAUTY LIVES IN ME)

Matthew Toffolo

LIGHT OF DAWN was the winner of BEST DIRECTION at the June 2021 DANCE Film Festival

“Meeting for the first time, two strangers connect at a deep level. Together they drift into a dreamlike state discovering the fear, excitement and joy of falling in love. Trusting each other blindly and risking everything, under the ‚Light of Dawn’ they only grow closer in their dance of love.”

Terrific conversation with dancer Lea Toran Jenner on the process making this film. A true talent who was the lead dancer and director of LIGHT OF DAWN.

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June 15, 2021 - Filmmaker/Dancer Lea Toran Jenner (LIGHT OF DAWN)

Matthew Toffolo

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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May 16, 2021 - Filmmaker Ariyan Johnson (TRIGGERED)

Matthew Toffolo

The art of making a film about your childhood when you have all the pressure in the world. HINT: Shoot in your home town. OVER THE SKY was the winner of BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY at the May 2021 FEMALE Film Festival.

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Terrific conversation with the multi-talented filmmaker Pauline Pelsy-Johann on the art of making a great short film.

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May 1, 2021 - Filmmaker Pauline Pelsy-Johann (OVER THE SKY)

Matthew Toffolo

The art of making a 1 minute movie - about the process making a one minute movie. A film shot during lockdown by a solo filmmaker and a first time actor - which becomes the winner of BEST 1min. SHORT FILM at the Under 5 Minute Film Festival.

RSVP to WATCH the film for FREE at the festival this upcoming Friday.

Fun conversation with filmmaker Ben Lovejoy on how he pulled this film off.

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April 25, 2021 - Filmmaker Rob Steger (THE FUNNY RUNNER)

Matthew Toffolo

April 28, 2021 - Filmmaker Ben Lovejoy (THE DECISIVE MOMENT)

Matthew Toffolo

THE TAILOR was the winner of BEST SHORT FILM at the upcoming April 2021 LGBTQ+ Film Festival. Sign up to watch the festival for FREE all day Saturday HERE

Conversation with first time filmmaker Nathalie Therriault on the process making this terrific filmm.

THE TAILOR is about a gender non-conforming person struggling to assert their identity unexpectedly finds courage in an aging master tailor.

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April 8, 2021 - Filmmaker Nathalie Therriault (THE TAILOR)

Matthew Toffolo