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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.

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March 26, 2022 - Filmmaker Priya Mishra (BATH BOMB)

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.

https://www.instagram.com/bathbomb.film/

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 3, 2022 - Filmmaker Mark S. Schoen (WHAT’S ‘GAY’? ASKED MAE)

WHAT’S ‘GAY’? ASKED MAE was the winner of BEST ANIMATION at the February 2022 LGBTQ+ Film Festival.


http://sexsmartfilms.com/

Based on the book by Brian McNaught, the three-minute animated movie provides an excellent resource for teachers and parents on how to educate youngsters, ages 5 - 10, on the loving context of “gay” before they hear, “That’s so ‘gay’.”

Conversation with filmmaker Mark S. Schoen on the process making this animation movie.

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February 3, 2022 - Filmmaker James Elinski (PILLOW TALK)

PILLOW TALK was the winner of BEST DIRECTION at the LGBTQ+ Short Film Festival. Also playing at the WILDsound TV app all day today. You can watch for free and sign up at www.wildsound.ca (available on your streaming services and APPS). There is always a DAILY film festival to watch, plus a selection of award winning films on the platform.

“With a new dating device that simulates physical touch, an isolated chef, Jerome, uses it to make a genuine connection. After only finding men looking for virtual one-night stands, he finally stumbles upon Minoru, an awkward artist who lives on the other side of the world.”

Conversation with James Elinski on the making of the film.

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May 10, 2021 - Actor/Writer Brian Falduto (NOSEBLEED)

Being inspired to make a film from a real life experience, mixed with an acting class exercise. NOSEBLEED was the winner of BEST PERFORMANCES at the May 2021 LGBTQ+ Film Festival.

Conversation with the writer/actor of the short film Brian Falduto. Brian also chats about how he got into the industry as a child acting playing a key role in the megahit SCHOOL OF ROCK film in 2003 at 11 years old.

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Submit to the festival anytime via FilmFreeway: https://filmfreeway.com/WILDsoundFilmandWritingFestival

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Bonnie Brookby - LGBT Festival Winning Screenplay Writer. (THE THINGS WE MISS)

Matthew Toffolo chats with the Winning LGBTQ Feature Screenplay writer Bonnie Brookby (02:13). They chat about the feature script writing process, adding character depth to your story, her roots in Texas, and the importance of LGBTQ themed screenplays.

You can watch the full reading performed by professional actors here: https://youtu.be/ld2MiyYVX3A

Then Matthew says good-bye to longtime WILDsound employee Kierston Drier, who set up this very podcast (33:15). Using his high school football career as an analogy to her career at WILDsound.

PODCAST will upload 2-3 times a week from here on out, mainly interviewing the winning filmmakers and screenplay writers from the various WILDsound festivals in Los Angeles & Toronto.

Submit your LGBT Short Film & Screenplay via FilmFreeway to the LGBT Toronto Film Festival: https://filmfreeway.com/LGBTTorontoFilmFestival

Submit any screenplay or short film to the WILDsound Film Festival: https://wildsoundfestivalreview.com/