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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.

EP. 1462: Screenwriter Nicole Sell (Echoes From The Veil)

Watch the best scene reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWRdffz8UBM

Newly widowed father, Daniel Lambert, grapples with his skepticism of the supernatural as he moves into a charming old house with his four children, seeking a fresh start after the untimely passing of his wife. The family struggles to adapt to their new life, each of them finding their own way to cope with their grief. However, his teenage daughter, Leila, longing for a connection to her late mother, turns to a séance, hoping to bridge the gap between the living and the dead. Unbeknownst to her, the séance inadvertently opens a portal to a sinister realm, inviting a malevolent spirit into their home. As inexplicable events begin to unfold, David’s disbelief in the paranormal is tested, forcing him to confront his deepest fears to protect his children and reclaim their home.

http://www.instagram.com/echoesfromtheveilmovie

Get to know the writer;

What is your screenplay about?

My screenplay, “Echoes from the Veil” is about a newly single father, Daniel Lambert, who moves his 4 children into a new house after his wife dies suddenly and tragically while at work. His second oldest daughter, Leila, wants to try to connect to her mom one more time but she ends up opening a portal and causing havoc on her entire family. The bigger problem is Daniel is basically the definition of a skeptic, so there’s a logical explanation for everything, so everything that goes on not only tests his beliefs but it tests his relationship with his children.

What genres does your screenplay fall under?

It’s a drama/horror film.

Why should this screenplay be made into a movie?

It’s not your usual “bump in the night” scary story. It has heart, it deals with not just the paranormal aspect, but it goes through everyone’s way of coping with a sudden loss. You want to see this family succeed at staying together, but at the same time you’re terrified at what’s actually trying to tear them apart.

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EP. 1462: Screenwriter Nicole Sell (Echoes From The Veil)
Matthew Toffolo
EP. 1461: Filmmakers Luke Marley & Taylor Taberner (Jake & Pete’s Christmas Special)

Jake & Pete’s Christmas Special, 20min., UK
Directed by Luke Marley
When the spirit of Christmas seems to have left a small town in Gloucestershire, Jake and Pete must find a way to restore it in time for Christmas.

https://www.instagram.com/jakeandpeteshortfilm/

Get to know the filmmaker:

What motivated you to make this film?

So, I did my first short using this art style Henry VIII and it was brutal and I swore to never do stop motion again, then eventually I thought about doing something that really felt character driven, and it had been a few years since Taylor and I have worked together on a project. So I asked if he wanted to work on something and we came up with a Christmas film.

What were your initial reactions when watching the audience talking about your film in the feedback video?

So, we were thrilled. I think before hand we hadn’t really seen any thoughts on the film or anything. So we’re not sure if people liked the plot or the joke landed. So I think it was great to know that it all worked out in the end.

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EP. 1461: Filmmakers Luke Marley & Taylor Taberner (Jake & Pete’s Christmas Special)
Matthew Toffolo
EP. 1460: Screenwriter Krista Amigone (THE SUSURRUS)

Watch the best scene reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-R0i-9WD7A

Get to know the writer:

What is your screenplay about?

The Susurrus is about a dollmaker who starts to date a year after her husband abandoned her. The jump back into the dating scene, and the world at large, proves dangerous, and ultimately, she must decide to keep-on despite the world’s evils, or retreat back to the familiar evils of her solitary life.

Why should this screenplay be made into a movie?

The Susurrus explores the many forms that abusive relationships take, and how they can be near-impossible to escape from. The subject is unfortunately timeless and universal, across gender, religion, and culture. So, why not now?

How would you describe this script in two words?

Creepy and sexy.

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EP. 1460: Screenwriter Krista Amigone (THE SUSURRUS)
Matthew Toffolo