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WILDsound: The Film Podcast
In each episode, our host Matthew Toffolo talks storytelling and film. Conversations with film professionals and great storytelling moments.
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EP. 1707: Filmmaker Haris Gioulatos (TRIGGER)
TRIGGER, 33min., Greece Directed by Haris Gioulatos If you were told there was an organization that could change your life forever, would you go through with…
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EP. 1706: Filmmaker Patrick Torres (DEMON)
DEMON, 18min., USA Directed by Patrick Torres https://instagram.com/illuminatingswordsman What motivated you to make this film? I’ve always been interested in…
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EP. 1705: Screenwriter Sion-Raize (Grad Nite)
Watch the best scene reading: https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/horror-festival-1st-scene-reading-grad-nite-by-sion-raize-interview While enjoying an overnight…
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EP. 1704: Filmmaker Michael Kuciak (KNIFE)
KNIFE, a 3-minute Micro-Horror Short Film. A slasher told from the point-of-view of the murder weapon. Michael Kuciak is the writer-director-editor of DEATH…
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EP. 1703: Screenwriter Adam M. Kehres (ACCIDENTAL TOMATOES)
Watch the best scene reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pk8FWeuRhTA A young man navigates the weeds of dating apps while tending to his makeshift compost…
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EP. 1702: Filmmaker Bruce Young (SCALES - THE TIPPING POINT)
SCALES - THE TIPPING POINT, min., South Africa Directed by Bruce Young Bruce Young is a deeply curious filmmaker from South Africa who is fascinated by…
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EP. 1701: Screenwriters Lee Bice-Matheson, Kevin Matheson (AWAKEN THE MEDIUM)
Watch the Best Scene Reading: https://youtu.be/5sBVY0wv-Rw Awaken the Medium is a feature-length script that follows the story of Maggie Samson, whose latest…
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EP. 1700: Filmmaker Diana Densmore (CARDBOARD)
CARDBOARD, 23min., USA Directed by Diana Densmore A neglected young girl builds a cardboard time machine and runs away to the future only to find her adult…
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EP. 1699: Creative team of THE DUET. (Dir. Gica Pucca. Pro. Karyante Franklin. Writer Kristina Perez)
A dancer and a violinist, isolated yet connected by sound, break and rise through the silence between them. https://www.instagram.com/_the.duet_ Chat with the…
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EP. 1698: Filmmaker Jesus Narvaez (DARK TENET)
Emily, Abby, Dan and Jake, arrive at the remote cabin for a relaxing weekend. After settling in, Jake receives a call and leaves abruptly, expressing concern…
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EP. 1697: Filmmaker Kim Saarinen (LOW ROAR - FIELD OF DREAMS)
Low Roar - Field of Dreams, 4min., Ireland Directed by Kim Saarinen "Today I'll be remembered Tomorrow just a dream It's not what it seems"…
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EP. 1696: Director Sebastian Roberts. Actor Rosie Hollinghurst. 1st AD: Jenny Edwards (HELLO)
A man keeps receiving strange phone calls from a supernatural presence whilst waiting at a bus stop. What motivated you to make this film? I took some time…
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EP. 1695: Filmmaker Justin Walker (THE ANCIENT TIME PIECE)
The Ancient Time Piece, 5min., UK Directed by Justin Walker, Islien Walker Lily, a teenage girl is stuck in a monotonous cycle, perhaps this is connected to an…
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EP. 1694: Screenwriter Trey Randle (TO LIE AMONG THE SUGARCANE)
Watch the best scene reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtEe_5Vpqzo Omar & a group of boys manage to escape the Sudan Civil War & make it to America…
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EP. 1693: Screenwriter Algis Danaitis (THE DEVIL’S RIGHT HAND)
Watch the best scene reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2VAxv7qARQ Lee is hired to bring the seducer of a young woman to daddy for his particular…
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EP. 1692: Filmmaker Meg Poveromo (THE BOX TRAP)
The world of a blissfully detached woman turns upside down when she’s forced to adjust to the ordinary life that exists beyond working at an off-the-wall…
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EP. 1691: Filmmaker Tom Lonero (Vagabond in Red: Iquitos)
Vagabond in Red: Iquitos, 52min., USA Directed by Tom Lonero A recovering addict and filmmaker from Pittsburgh sets off across Peru on a personal healing…
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EP. 1690: Filmmaker Frank Röhrig (SHANAYAS PATH)
Shanaya's Path, 54min., Netherlands Directed by Frank Röhrig Shanaya’s Path follows the intimate journey of Shanaya, a young person from Darjeeling who…
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EP. 1689: Filmmaker Susan Kelejian & Producer Jolene Rae Harrington (HE/SHE/US)
He/She/Us Short Film, 19min., USA Directed by Susan Kelejian https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575877610548…
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EP. 1688: Filmmaker Stan Alger (HERO’S JOURNEY)
When the fourth wall breaks, a young filmmaker must find his inner creative confidence and take control of his story before it takes control of the world…
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EP. 1687 (Actors Podcast #23): Irini Katz (GUILLOTINE)
Guillotine, 22min., Romania Directed by Alexandru Hosu https://www.instagram.com/hosu_de_biciclete/ ——- Hannah Ehman chats with actor Irini Katz on the making…
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EP. 1686 (Actors Podcast #22): Adrian Teampau (NOW IT'S BETTER)
Now it's better, 12min., Romania Directed by Alice Ioana Nicolae In a world where it is easier to tear down than to build, to blame rather than to take…
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EP. 1685: Filmmaker Fuzhi Zhao (Feet Don't Fail Me Now)
Feet Don't Fail Me Now, 7min., USA Directed by Fuzhi Zhao The sun will erase your memory. If you don't want to become nobody, you have to keep running. ——…
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EP. 1684: Filmmaker Jason G. Mercado (UNDER THE STARS)
In the forgotten corners of the city, a young homeless addict named JD drifts through nights haunted by silence, addiction, and disconnection. Alongside Max, a…
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EP. 1683: Filmmaker Zayde Naquib (Rhythms: An Indivisible Marathon Swim)
On September 22, 2025, Chef Matthew Biancaniello embarked on one of the greatest challenges of his life: a 21 mile swim from Catalina Island to Palos Verdes…
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EP. 1682: Filmmaker Romi Banerjee (GHEE)
GHEE, 21min., India Directed by Romi Banerjee A quiet lunch turns upside down when a secret recipe sets off a chain of surprises…
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EP. 1681: Filmmaker Tracy Graziano (Our Threatened & Endangered Species: Allegheny Woodrats)
Our Threatened & Endangered Species: Allegheny Woodrat follows the Pennsylvania Game Commission and partners as they fight to save one of the state’s most…
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EP. 1680: Filmmaker Max Neace (SHIFT)
Night security guard Tom monitors storage units in Chicago with only his chair and radio for company, until he witnesses regular tenant Mrs. Jones lead a man…
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EP. 1679: Filmmaker Suzanne Marie Moreau (GINNY’S ENTERPRISE)
GINNY’S ENTERPRISE, 18min., Canada Directed by Suzanne Marie Moreau She boldly goes where no girl has ever been allowed before! How a young Star Trek fan foils…
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EP. 1678: Filmmaker James Boss (GUNS IN PARADISE)
Guns in Paradise is a South Korea–set short film that blends fantasy, action, and romance through a metafictional lens. Trapped in routine, a DVD store clerk…
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EP. 1677: Filmmaker Dylan Randall (REACH FOR THE STARS)
Reach for the Stars, 22min., Australia Directed by Dylan Randall After her mother’s passing, young Madeline is struggling with coming to terms with her grief…
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EP. 1676: Filmmaker Michael Blake Hudon (AFTER SUNSET)
After Sunset, 7min., USA Directed by Michael Blake Hudon A man, reeling after a serious breakup, reflects on his past relationship and finds a new perspective…
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EP. 1675: Filmmaker Kiarra Moore (The Town Without Laws)
A rag tag trio of criminals are tasked by the devil, to hunt down an outlaw trying to outrun his debt. https://www.instagram.com/nightielightie/…
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EP. 1674: Creative team of REMINISCE (writer/actor Ashna Sharan, actors Wayne Jay, Roger Gutierrez)
Conversation with writer/producer/actor Ashna Sharan & her acting team Wayne Jay & Roger Gutierrez on the making of the award-winning film REMINISCE. As Monica…
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EP. 1673 (Actors Podcast #21): Guðsteinn Fannar (BELONG TO YOU)
BELONG TO YOU, 6min., Iceland Directed by Ísak Magnússon, Óliver Sólberg Belong to you follows a swimming pool employee who thinks about his relationship with…
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EP. 1672: Filmmaker Carling Ernstzen (The Last Rehearsal)
Inspired by true events. Faced with terminal cancer, a beloved acting teacher rallies his favourite students one last time to stage his final play. What…
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EP. 1671: Filmmaker Joe Bartone (My Movie Starring Paul Dano)
The famous actor comes to Herman in a dream, convincing him to make his feature “Bear Naked Amazonians from Mars.” If he makes the deadline, the film will take…
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EP. 1670: Filmmaker Richard Hamilton (BuddhaMachine=HMA)
Music Video made entirely in Unreal Engine 5 for the song “BuddhaMachine=HMA” and based off of the short story “Rain Drops” The plot of the music video pulls…
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EP. 1669: Filmmaker Govind Chandran (SAFE)
When a compassionate helpline counsellor begins to grow concerned for the safety of one of her clients, she’s forced to decide whether to trust her instincts…
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EP. 1668: Director Katya Mokolo & Writer Thomas Schmitt (BARTOGAY LAKE)
An old man crosses the boundless Kazakh steppe, driving alone. Haunted by memories of a lost love, he stops by Bartogay Lake, flowers in hand. But as he tries…
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EP. 1667: Filmmaker Timothy Bradley Reinhold (DISCIPLE: EPISODE I OF THE HARMONY SAGA)
ACT 1 - DISCIPLE: EPISODE I OF THE HARMONY SAGA, 26min., USA Directed by Brad Reinhold The first act, reinterpreted by the director, of the award winning…
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EP. 1666: Screenwriter Ed Moran (The Octopus's Garden)
Watch the best scene reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fj9bGNUIFdY A delightful blend of adventure and emotional depth, reminiscent of films like…
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EP. 1665: (Actors Podcast #20) Kage Yami (Wukong Couriers)
Wukong Couriers, 15min., USA Directed by Peter Gabriel Gagnon An unwitting bicycle messenger is chosen as the mystical hero to save the city from an ancient…
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EP. 1664: TRIpolar Film Team: Rogelio Robles (dir.) Paul Fisher (actor), Matthew Miller (dp)
A broken home, a broken mind. Will love overcome the difficulties Alyssa and Richard face? Conversation with the Film Team of the Horror Film “TRIpolar”…
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EP. 1663 (Actors Podcast #19): Mindy Smith (MARA)
MARA, 18min., USA, Horror/Thriller After years spent recovering from a botched exorcism, Jake prepares to reintegrate into society. However, the mounting…
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EP. 1662: Screenwriter Nick McCabe (THE LONELY WISH)
Watch the Screenplay Reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cz6Xi_bkTbE When a troubled teen’s wish to make everyone disappear comes true, she risks losing…
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EP. 1661: Filmmaker Johnny Thames (ALWAYS AND FOREVER)
Always and Forever, 22min., USA Directed by Johnny Thames An obsessive, controlling teenager kidnaps her boyfriend to play a bizarre, self destructive game…
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EP. 1660: Filmmaker Hunter Wayne (Buddha Was A Rich Boy)
After a concert flyer turned paper airplane lands into the laps of two kid sisters, they infiltrate the venue to find a mindless mosh crowding a supernatural…
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EP. 1659: Filmmaker David Dulev (DON’T FORGET TO SMILE)
Don’t forget to smile, 8min., North Macedonia Teacher that’s teaching kids to smile in a post a dystopic school. Get to know filmmaker David Dulev: What…
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EP. 1658: Screenwriter Melissa Birks (MRS. O’LEARY)
Watch the best scene reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6h3AqETajg Inspired by the Great Fire of Chicago 1871 following the investigation of Mrs…
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EP. 1657: Filmmaker Melanie Moravski Dechnicz (Melbourne Hopak)
Melbourne Hopak is part of the Lehenda Film series. The origins of Lehenda’s film series can be traced back to the global Covid-19 lockdowns—a time when…
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EP. 1656: Writer/Cinematography Bao Le Cheok (EGGSECUTION)
A woman who loves eggs but one day, she is haunted by an egg monster. What motivated you to make this film? My name is Bao and Eggsecution is a film born out…
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EP. 1655: Filmmaker Martin Sofiedal (TEMPORAL TAKEDOWN)
Temporal Takedown, 8min., Norway Directed by Martin Sofiedal A woman with mysterious time freezing powers infiltrate a dirty car workshop in hopes of gaining…
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EP. 1654: Filmmaker Barnabus Walsh (THE LIGHTS)
Jaz is an agency worker given a simple task, to stay overnight at a student housing accommodation. There are just two problems; the weird lighting, and the…
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EP. 1653: Actor/Director Connor Ryan (MEMORIA OBSCURA)
Conversation with the co-writer/co-director and star of the award-winning short film MEMORIA OBSCURA. Connor takes a deep dive as his experiences working as an…
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EP. 1652: Filmmaker Ande Case (REQUITAL)
Requital, 3min,. UK Directed by Ande Case A short Animation of how history repeats itself. Frustratingly. Get to know the filmmaker: What motivated you to make…
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EP. 1651: Filmmaker Joel Brown (WHEN IT’S OVER)
Terrence and Aisha hesitate to forfeit aspects of their relationship after a recent breakup. As their continued bond begins to threaten new relationships, they…
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EP. 1650: Filmmaker Trisha Lynn Furhman (BEAUTIFUL DISASTERS)
BEAUTIFUL DISASTERS, 14min., USA Directed by Trisha Lynn Furhman Of all people exotic dancers understand money can’t buy happiness. So where does it come from?…
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EP. 1649: Director/Actor Roze Elisa (NOTHING STICKS)
Nothing Sticks, 1min., Netherlands Directed by Roze Elisa, Kuba Szutkowski What motivated you to make this film? I wanted to make something funny that we can…
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EP. 1648: Filmmaker Tom Michaels (COME THE NIGHTFALL)
Come the Nightfall, 23min,. USA Directed by Tom Michaels A wealthy licentious offers a lift to a beautiful femme fatale in the middle of a deserted road with a…