WILDsound: The Film Podcast

Matthew Toffolo - Wildcard Pictures Corp.
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In each episode, our host Matthew Toffolo talks storytelling and film. Conversations with film professionals and great storytelling moments.

  1. 22 HRS AGO

    EP. 1774: Screenwriter Candace Egan (DESERT BELLES)

    Watch the best scene reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNOF8lNvsOc After the death of her father and the loss of her racing partner, a veteran off-road driver enters an all-women desert rally with an unlikely teammate. Get to know the writer: 1. What is your screenplay about? DESERT BELLES is about a mature woman pushing herself to win an off-road desert auto race to save the family business and in doing so rediscovering her passion for the sport. 2. What genres does your screenplay fall under? Action adventure. 3. Why should this screenplay be made into a movie? DESERT BELLES is based on a real women-only off road competition, The Rebelle Rally. The world is exciting, dangerous, physically and mentally challenging and shows that women are strong and resourceful competitors. We’ve had 100 plus years of men in movies having grand adventures. Now it’s time for women, and women of an age, to be the lead. 4. How would you describe this script in two words? Exhilirating competition. —— Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod

  2. 22 HRS AGO

    EP. 1773: Filmmaker Mark Buerck (The Enigmatic Crew)

    The Enigmatic Crew, 40min., USA Directed by Mark Buerck Five best friends: Tony, Leo, Jimmy, Jason, and Kevin reunite during spring break of March 2024 after being drifted apart due to their commitments of their College Education. They all spend the whole day together, hanging out, catching up on life, and discuss their past and their plans for the future. Especially their future plans to go on vacation together. As the day goes by, they see plans won't go their way, they fight, but eventually get through it as best friends should. —— Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod

  3. 22 HRS AGO

    EP. 1772: Filmmaker Sherill Quinn (WHEN FIGHTING MONSTERS)

    WHEN FIGHTING MONSTERS, 18min., USA Directed by Sherill Quinn A bereaved detective struggles to make sense of his daughter’s untimely death. https://www.instagram.com/when_fighting_monsters_movie Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? I’ve always believed that to make art is to make sense of the world you live in. The things you’ve experienced and the lessons you’ve learned. When Fighting Monsters was meant as a portrait of grief, and a reminder to be there for your loved ones amidst the growing mental health crisis in America. 2. From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for you to make this film? Two years. The original idea I’d had was a solo scene. I wrote that scene while on an airplane, then basically forgot about it for a year. Then in 2024, I picked it up again and thought, why don’t I just finish this? Once I started writing, I couldn’t stop. I finished the first draft in a few days and reached out to a producer friend to see if he would be interested in working on it. Fortunately he said yes, and pre-production quickly followed. We finished principal photography three months later, and the film was finalized almost exactly a year after I’d finished writing it. 3. How would you describe your film in two words!? Dark, Gritty 4. What was the biggest obstacle you faced in completing this film? I think the biggest obstacle was learning to trust myself. I spent all of pre-production terrified that I was going to screw it up, or that something would go terribly wrong in the middle of filming. Then once we had finished filming, I had to trust myself to edit the film. This was equally daunting, knowing that everyone’s time and hard work was all wrapped up in a tiny hard drive on my desk. I think that’s a natural part of every creator’s journey. You don’t know what to expect until you jump in. —— Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod

  4. 22 HRS AGO

    EP. 1771: Filmmaker Abril Andrea Arnauda Appel (SHE WAS)

    SHE WAS, 20min., Germany Directed by Abril Andrea Arnauda Appel When a migrant songwriter dies of an apparent suicide, her voice echoes the truth. https://www.instagram.com/shewas_shortfilm —— Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod

  5. 4D AGO

    EP. 1770: Filmmaker Son Roberts (THE SEA)

    THE SEA, 10min., Canada Directed by Son Roberts This experimental short film is a "Jazz Monologue" presented by an elusive oracle. Through rage and reflection, incendiary prose and inspirational poetry, he reminds us of the legacy of lies that define our human journey. And he insists that we embrace the redemptive power of truth, from generation to generation. https://www.instagram.com/thesonroberts/ Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? I came on board because our co-producer and the writer of the monologue, Frank Francis, is a long time friend and collaborator. My admiration for Frank, and our collective efforts to tell relevant stories about human rights and social justice lit the fire for this project. 2. From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for you to make this film? About 18 months. 3. How would you describe your film in two words!? Haunting and necessary. 4. What was the biggest obstacle you faced in completing this film? Financing it. 5. There are 5 stages of the filmmaking process: Development. Pre-Production. Production. Post-Production. Distribution. What is your favorite stage of the filmmaking process? Shooting and post-production are tied for my favourites. 6. When did you realize that you wanted to make films? I started making motion pictures in high school, pursued the art form in commercial work for decades. Now, it is my primary focus.. 7. What film have you seen the most times in your life? The Third Man 8. In a perfect world: Who would you like to work with/collaborate with on a film? Charlize Theron, Ethan Hawke, Sean Penn, Hailee Steinfeld, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Mahershala Ali, Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer, Emily Blunt, Meryl Streep, Masanobu Takayanagi, Jomo Fray. 9. You submitted to the festival via FilmFreeway. How has your experiences been working on the festival platform site? Excellent. FF offers a Seamless, professional and wide reaching portal. 10. What is your favourite meal? Pretty much anything my girlfriend cooks. 11. What is next for you? A new film? Two music videos and a music documentary are in post-production. A short film and feature film are in Development. ——- Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod

  6. 4D AGO

    EP. 1769: Filmmaker Larry Neale (THE RULES OF LIFE)

    The Rules of Life., 13min., United Arab Emirates Directed by Larry Neale Max still lives under his parents’ roof, drifting through life with no direction. He spends his days immersed in the digital world, avoiding the real one entirely. The dreams he once chased have faded, and now he’s stuck; unmotivated, uninspired, and unsure how he got here. https://www.instagram.com/papillonfilms20 ——- Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod

  7. 4D AGO

    EP. 1768: Filmmaker Joey Medina (ROXY & THE MAN)

    Roxy & The Man, 17min., USA Directed by Joey Medina A terminally ill Vietnam veteran finds solace and purpose in rescuing an abused dog no one else wanted, rediscovering the meaning of life and the profound power of companionship. Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? I wanted to make a film about two broken souls that together become whole. 2. From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for you to make this film? From thinking about the project, to the finished product probably took two years. 3. How would you describe your film in two words!? Beautifully sad. 4. What was the biggest obstacle you faced in completing this film? Finding the right dog to play the lead. I never intended to use my own. 5. What were your initial reactions when watching the audience talking about your film in the feedback video? I know they got it. They understood the message. 6. When did you realize that you wanted to make films? In fifth grade after watching a super 8 film my teacher made with his class the period year. 7. What film have you seen the most in your life? Rocky. Best film ever made. 8. What other elements of the festival experience can we and other festivals implement to satisfy you and help you further your filmmaking career? Exposure and feedback are key. 9. You submitted to the festival via FilmFreeway. How has your experiences been working on the festival platform site? The platform is the easiest way to submit and keep track of submissions. 10. What is your favorite meal? Seafood of any kind 11. What is next for you? A new film? Yes , working on my first dramatic animation called, #SAY-HER-NAME. ——- Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod

  8. 6D AGO

    EP. 1767: Filmmaker Christopher Vallone (ECHOES OF ANTIETAM)

    Echoes of Antietam, 6min., USA Directed by Christopher Vallone Echoes of Antietam is a haunting post–Civil War horror short film set on the blood-soaked farmlands of Maryland. https://www.instagram.com/valloneworks/ Get to know the filmmaker: What motivated you to make this film? I love history and a good father son story, so I thought that we really haven’t seen a “zombie civil war” film. So I thought one night before bed about a father and his two sons defending their home against an army of confederate zombie soldiers, the next day, I started writing! From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for you to make this film? About 2 months. ——- Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod

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In each episode, our host Matthew Toffolo talks storytelling and film. Conversations with film professionals and great storytelling moments.

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  • Creator
    Matthew Toffolo - Wildcard Pictures Corp.
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    300
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