WILDsound: The Film Podcast

Matthew Toffolo - Wildcard Pictures Corp.
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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.

  1. 17 HRS AGO

    EP. 1434: Filmmaker Bryan Cote (THE BOSTON BULLDOGS)

    THE BOSTON BULLDOGS, 96min., USA Directed by Bryan Cote “The Boston Bulldogs” is a 90-minute documentary film interviewing 5 people from a running club for addiction recovery, interconnected by one woman’s story from finishing the Boston Marathon after her first full year of sobriety to her relapse 24 hours later, and now her recovery 10 years later. The filmmakers follow Meaghan on a run at the site of her first day with the club in 2014, talk with her sister who saw her addiction at its worst and helped her to recovery, interview Meaghan and her husband Conan about their relationship, their hope for their kids, and Conan’s path, interview Ashley who talks about her low self-confidence on the way to addiction and recovery and how Meaghan saved her life, return to Meaghan and Ashley’s sober living house, and hear why the club formed from its founder. The film is intended to show people in recovery in a positive, hopeful light, providing guidance for those dealing with addiction now, their family and for youth and families dealing with the pressures that come from coming of age in the 2020s. https://www.thebehavioralhealthhour.com/ Get to know the filmmaker: What motivated you to make this film? I I‘m a lifelong journalist and love to tell stories and wanted to work with my son on a project to marry our two interests – mine writing, his more broadcasting and film. This was an easy story to want to tell because addiction affects so many people worldwide and is misunderstood, and the running club is a great way to address addiction and recovery, particularly at a public health level but very much so at a local level. I wanted to try to tell this story in a different way than on paper… What were your initial reactions when watching the audience talking about your film in the feedback video? Rewarding and validating. It was great to hear the reviewers mention things like the questions we asked and how the film impacted them. I also appreciated one of the reviewers acknowleding that the film is long – probably too long – which I get and I agree with candidly….I found it difficult to organize and package the content in a film compared to a written story. Much easier with words. Harder with images, video. Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod/ https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod

  2. 2 DAYS AGO

    EP. 1433: Filmmaker Bianca Roth (ELIZA)

    ELIZA, 11min., USA Directed by Bianca Roth After hitting rock bottom, 23 year old MIA, updates her home AI system to help turn her life around. What start out as small “life improvements” slowly begin to control her. http://biancarothfilms.com/ https://www.instagram.com/biancaaroth/ Get to know the filmmaker: What motivated you to make this film? I first got the idea to make this film when I kept hearing about everyone using chat gpt… honestly myself included! Obviously this AI helps a lot of people in their day to day life which I think can be a great thing. However, as the uprising of AI technology becomes more and more prevalent I started to think about where the boundary is. How much can AI help until it begins to just do things for us, and then at what point does that begin to take over. This led me to a bigger thought of will AI get so smart it begins to take over…. I hope not! These are some of things I had in my head and I wanted to create a snapshot of one person’s experience during that AI takeover. What were your initial reactions when watching the audience talking about your film in the feedback video? I was very happy to hear that a lot of the themes and messages I had put into the film came across. I wanted to show the buildup of how AI can start as helpful and pose the question of what can happen if it becomes too much. I am so happy people enjoyed it! Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod/ https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod

  3. 3 DAYS AGO

    Writer/Producer/Actor Dr. Greg McWhorter (SANGUINE DEPOSIT)

    SANGUINE DEPOSIT, 15min., USA Directed by Robert Del Campo Mac is a violent, train hopping, drifter who has found himself wandering from small town to small town during the Great Depression. He is a sadist with no compunction about using robbery, or even murder, to survive. Although he seems happy-go-lucky, he can become annoyed or angered easily. To Mac, the world, and everything in it, are up for grabs to someone who is not afraid to use violence as a tool. https://www.instagram.com/sanguine_deposit/ Get to know writer, executive producer, and lead actor (Mac), Dr. Greg McWhorter. What motivated you to make this film? Without getting into too much detail, I basically saw that I had an opportunity to work with a director to create my vision of a black-and-white, silent, horror, film, and I approached him with it and luckily, he agreed to work with me on it. I always wanted to make a silent horror film that would’ve been like the first slasher film ever made but also like a lost film from the 30s that we’re just discovering nowadays. And I wanted it to be violent, but also fitting with the times and I knew I had the chance to use a lot of great sets and I have an eye for buying the right pieces for the costumes and props. Basically this was in my head for years and I saw the opportunity to work with the right director to get this done. What were your initial reactions when watching the audience talking about your film in the feedback video? I was actually pleasantly impressed and excited by how much they seem to like the story and the acting, which was my doing. But I’m glad they also talked a lot about the cinematography which was my director’s doing. We made a good team and this film never would’ve been made if it wasn’t for both of us bringing our talents to it. I am always thrilled to learn when an audience likes our film as that is what it’s made for… Entertainment! Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod/ https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod

  4. 5 DAYS AGO

    EP. 1431: Filmmaker Shane Kosugi (SEEK)

    SEEK, 93min,. Japan Directed by Shane Kosugi Kyohei Aizawa, an assassin for a covert non-governmental espionage group in Japan called “???” or “SEEK”, is grieving over the loss of his girlfriend from a tragic plane accident. https://www.instagram.com/shanekosugi/ Get to know the filmmaker: What motivated you to make this film? A: I grew up around the movie industry and always had a passion for watching and making films. Furthermore, I love ACTION movies! . From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for you to make this film? A: From pre-production to the final product took about 1 year. . How would you describe your film in two words!? A: Kamikaze Action What was the biggest obstacle you faced in completing this film? A: With all the action in this film and the limited time to film it in due to cast and location constraints. What were your initial reactions when watching the audience talking about your film in the feedback video? A: First of all, Honored. I was so happy that they thought it was exciting, the action was top notch, and that they found the story to be intriguing. All feedback good and bad will help make my future films to be even better. Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod/ https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod

  5. FEB 19

    EP. 1430: Filmmaker Nathan William Frost (Pongo Labyrinth)

    Pongo Labyrinth [VTuber KawaiiMermaid120’s Final Livestream], 11min., USA Directed by Nathan William Frost An eerie glitchy stop-motion video made by Nathan Frost about a Virtual YouTuber’s final livestream. Get to know the filmmaker: What motivated you to make this film?: I was inspired to make Pongo Labyrinth from growing up on the internet and seeing it evolve and devolve in real time. Mostly devolve, through online parasocial relationships of creators and Silicon Valley algorithms used to suppressed people In actual need of help. This new era of the internet has led to creators having to bend a knee to algorithms and be someone they’re not. Creators are forced to make quick and sanitized art to keep up with the algorithm. It leads to burnout and kills creativity. It also leads to creators getting addicted to likes and followers as a source of dopamine. Due to the abusive algorithm, some creators lean into their audience/viewers’ support for their own benefit. They become obsessed with power. Only then will viewers see the creators’ true colors as the persona starts to slip, one way or another. I made Pongo Labyrinth to express that mind-numbing horror of losing one’s true self on the internet. From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for you to make this film?: Pongo Labyrinth took a year to make from the idea stage to the ten minute and 30 second finished work. The idea of an orangutan in a fleshy landscape came to me while at college in biology class for some reason. Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod/ https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod

  6. FEB 18

    EP. 1429: Filmmakers Sam Hall & Nick Murphy (FIGHTERS)

    FIGHTERS, 4min., USA Directed by Sam Hall A deep space research station is under attack from an overwhelming force. Hope arrives in the form of an elite squadron of fighters. https://www.instagram.com/samgoingwest/ Get to know the filmmaker: What motivated you to make this film? I've spent most of my life helping make other people's stories and I wanted the chance to do something my way. What were your initial reactions when watching the audience talking about your film in the feedback video? I thought it was interesting, especially the reviewer who thought it reminded them of a game of which I'm unfamiliar. Generally I'm just glad it makes sense. That was something I was never quite sure about. Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod/ https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod

  7. FEB 16

    EP. 1428: Filmmaker Krstover Luaay (SCORPION)

    SCORPION. 10min., USA Directed by Krstover Luaay When former gang member Peter’s decision to leave his criminal past behind leads to the ruthless murder of his family by vengeful ex-comrades, he is thrust into a perilous quest for retribution. Fuelled by grief and anger, Peter transforms into the relentless Scorpion, navigating a treacherous underworld to settle the score and confront his past, setting the stage for a high-stakes showdown that will redefine his destiny http://iqbproductions.com/ https://www.instagram.com/director_krstoverluaay Get to know the filmmaker: What motivated you to make this film? I have always been drawn to action films, and my first short film, Money Greed, was also an action film. The story itself was a strong motivator for me, as I wanted to create something that resonated with audiences while delivering high-energy, impactful sequences. What were your initial reactions when watching the audience discuss your film in the feedback video? It was an incredible experience. Seeing people engage with my work and share their thoughts was truly rewarding—I couldn’t stop smiling. Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod/ https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod

  8. FEB 15

    EP. 1427: (Actors Podcast #10). Actor Jason J. Little (HONORABLE)

    HONORABLE, 16min., USA Directed by Zachary Scott Clark, Mariah L. Richardson Two months after he denounces the Nation of Islam and nine months before his assassination, MALCOLM X SHABAZZ has a chance encounter with his estranged brother and mentee MUHAMMAD ALI. https://linktr.ee/Honorablefilm https://www.facebook.com/Honorablefilm https://www.instagram.com/honorablefilm/ Hannah Ehman chats with the star of “Honorable” about the process of playing Malcolm X. https://www.instagram.com/jasonjlittle/ Follow Interviewer Hannah Ehman on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ehmanhannah/ Watch Hannah’s commercial spots: https://www.ispot.tv/topic/actor-actress/bP8/hannah-ehman 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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    Matthew Toffolo - Wildcard Pictures Corp.
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    300
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