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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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EP. 1450: Screenwriter Aleks Lyons (LIFESOURCE)

Watch the best scene reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrJ8KUPyDZ8

A young oceanographer discovers her gradfather’s plane – part of the Lost Patrol – and is thrust into an emotional journey with a rebellious reporter as the government tries to cover up what really happened that night in 1945. The duo uncovers an extraordinary truth of how water, our most precious resource, has a will and consciousness of its own and is an active, seemingly invisible, participant in its own survival from human destruction.

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What is your screenplay about?

In LIFESOURCE, well known historic events (the disappearance of 5 war planes we’ve come to call the lost patrol in 1945), a government cover-up, mysterious deaths and a romance, all come together when humanity’s killing of its life source (all of Earth’s water sources) reaches a tipping point and humanity and water are out of harmony.

Why should this screenplay be made into a movie?

It speaks to what humans are doing to the water sources on our planet and the value systems we’ve chosen to embrace and at the same time it stands on its own as a fun ride while creating awareness.

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EP. 1450: Screenwriter Aleks Lyons (LIFESOURCE)
Matthew Toffolo
EP. 1436: Screenwriter Naz Tokgoz (CHRYSALIS)

Watch the Screenplay Reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONlg9ToDKoY

“Chrysalis” navigates the story of Deniz, an enigmatic alien who, upon arriving on Earth, assumes the form of a 20-something girl. Driven by loneliness and curiosity, she becomes captivated by the vibrant Turkish culture. Alternating between the euphoria of her love with a Turkish woman, Melisa, and the aftermath of a tragic loss caused by homophobia in modern Turkish society, the narrative weaves subtle hints alluding to Deniz’s true nature, inviting contemplation on whether she is an extraterrestrial or a representation of someone who feels like an outsider within their own country. The story delicately portrays the healing journey of both Deniz and Melisa’s grieving mother within a city so capable of profound love, yet at times challenged to extend that love to others.

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What is your screenplay about?

The screenplay explores what it means to love in a city like Istanbul- a place that is both beautiful and complicated. Growing up in this country (as with any country), you can find love in every corner within its people. However, there’s also a heartbreaking cycle of hate that seeps through, especially towards the LGBTQ community.

Istanbul is naturally a loving city, but the struggle to embrace all forms of love has persisted for years. This paradox inspired me to create a story that highlights the loneliness and complexity of being part of a community like this in Istanbul. Despite the hate, I believe the city is and will always be filled with love- sometimes, all it takes is a shift in perspective to see that love in its purest form is universal. My love is no different than your love.

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EP. 1436: Screenwriter Naz Tokgoz (CHRYSALIS)
Matthew Toffolo
December 29, 2022 - Screenwriter Kimberly Butler (THE ELECTRIC EYE)

A middle aged woman finds herself convicted of murder in the 1930’s. She is sent to an all male prison in deep Southern Illinois to await her fate for a crime she may not have committed. Based on true events.

Watch the Best Scene Script Reading of THE ELECTRIC EYE:

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From Kimberly Butler:

The life story of a woman in the 1930’s who finds herself convicted of murder. She is sentenced to the death penalty, and sent to an all male prison to carry out her sentence. This story is based on true events.

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December 29, 2022 - Screenwriter Kimberly Butler (THE ELECTRIC EYE)
Matthew Toffolo
September 27, 2022 - Screenwriter Morgan Allison Ross (N’Ever Ever After)

“N'Ever Ever After” is a winning TV Pilot screenplay from the Comedy Festival.

Watch the Screenplay Reading: https://youtu.be/eTUgQZWUmlg

N’Ever Ever After is a mockumentary and workplace comedy featuring the unlucky-in-love wedding director, Mildred “Milly” Salvatore, and her chaotic wedding planning team known as “Cupids” as they strive (and often struggle) to make the wedding dreams of San Francisco Bay Area couples come true… by any means necessary.

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September 27, 2022 - Screenwriter Morgan Allison Ross (N’Ever Ever After)
Matthew Toffolo
July 28, 2022 - Pamela Perry Goulardt (Underwater Hazards)

“Underwater Hazards” is the winning screenplay from the Environmental Film Festival. Interview with writer Pamela Perry Goulardt, followed by the best scene reading of the screenplay performed by professional actors.

Watch the screenplay reading here: https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/underwater-hazards

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July 28, 2022 - Pamela Perry Goulardt (Underwater Hazards)
Matthew Toffolo