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. 12 HRS AGO

    EP. 1618: Filmmaker Robert Xavier Clark (BLACK PEOPLE DONT TANGO)

    Black People Don’t Tango, 13min., USA Directed by Robert Xavier Clark An African American man learns to tango after a trip to Argentina. Based on a true story. What motivated you to make this film? This short film Black People Don't Tango is adapted from a feature-length film script that I developed in 2019. That feature script is further adapted from a short story that I wrote in college. The primary motivation for the short film is to function as a proof of concept for the larger Black People Don't Tango idea. From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for you to make this film? Roughly one month. What was the biggest obstacle you faced in completing this film? Scheduling and securing locations. The short film was put together and shot in a very tight timeframe. Also most of the people in the film are not professional actors, so getting everyone on the call sheet to show up on specific days was challenging. We also had some late talent and location changes happen, so we had to stay flexible and adapt. Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod

  2. 1D AGO

    EP. 1617: Filmmaker Delphine Breyne (Heal avec Delphine)

    Heal avec Delphine, 30min., USA Directed by Delphine Breyne Heal avec Delphine is a deeply personal docuseries that follows individuals navigating life after cancer, trauma, alopecia, and other challenges. Each episode invites viewers into a powerful journey of reconnection and renewal—beginning with an intimate look at the person’s world, followed by a transformative beauty restoration at Delphine’s atelier, and ending with a meaningful surprise to mark their new beginning. Through heartfelt storytelling, emotional connection, and light-touch artistry, the series introduces a new era of beauty and healing, where feeling truly seen becomes the start of renewed self-confidence, emotional healing, and personal transformation. https://www.instagram.com/delphineeyebrowcouture/ ——- Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod

  3. 2D AGO

    EP. 1616: Filmmaker Lucas Candelino (DETECTIVES & DRAGONS)

    Detectives & Dragons, 8min., Canada Directed by Lucas Candelino, Benjamin Kostecki, Evan McDowell A know-it-all detective is tasked with incriminating a murder suspect through a fantasy role-playing game by recreating the scenario of the killing. Tensions escalate when he goes off-script. https://instagram.com/candelino.jpeg https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-detectives-dragons Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod

  4. 3D AGO

    EP. 1615: Filmmaker Ted Clark (ALL EYES ON YOU)

    ALL EYES ON YOU, min., UK Directed by Ted Clarke Paranoid couple Adam and Claire move to the peaceful countryside for a fresh start, but quickly become unsettled by a series of sinister interactions with their new neighbours, putting their trust - and relationship - to the test… Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod

  5. 5D AGO

    EP. 1614: Filmmaker Angy Antonios Akly (The Way Back Home)

    The Way Back Home is a two-minute poetic film that unfolds underwater, where a woman’s expressive movements accompany a powerful monologue on identity, womanhood, and self-ownership — written, directed, and narrated by the filmmaker herself. As the performer drifts through silence and resistance, the voice rises against the weight of judgment and expectation — reclaiming scars, softness, and the right to become. A cinematic meditation on finding one’s way back to the self. https://www.instagram.com/angyaklyjammal/ Director Statement The Way Back Home is a film I created from a place of deep honesty — not just as a director, but as a mother, a woman, and a human being who has lived through motherhood, silence, pressure, and transformation.After completing the film, I sat with my daughters and told them: “I want you to watch this film when you are 20, again when you are 30, and again when you are 40.” Because this is not just a short film — it’s a piece of my story that I want to leave behind for them. A reminder that pain, scars, and growth are part of becoming. That they are allowed to own their voice, their truth, their transformation — no matter what the world tries to impose. With a single performer, a voiceover, and the silence of water as its backdrop, this film holds everything I wanted to say to them — and to the women who might need to hear it too. Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod

  6. NOV 7

    EP. 1613: Filmmaker John Gardner (What's Locked Behind That Door?)

    What's Locked Behind That Door?, 4min., USA Directed by John Gardner In the visually arresting music video for Lunavox’s “What’s Locked Behind That Door?”, a series of metaphorical doors open onto the full spectrum of human emotion, drawing viewers into a surreal journey through fear, desire, and obsession. These portals also frame the chilling descent of a scientist whose relentless experiments lead him into darkness. Guided by the song’s pulsing rhythm, the two narratives intertwine as human vulnerability and scientific ambition collapse into a single vision of corruption and revelation. Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod

  7. NOV 4 · VIDEO

    EP. 1612: Filmmaker James Rigby (VERSIPELLIS)

    Versipellis, 26min., UK Directed by James Rigby In this spine-chilling horror film, a young girl, Sophia, faces the dilemma of choosing whom to trust when an imposter infiltrates her home. https://www.instagram.com/versipellis_film Get to know the filmmaker: What motivated you to make this film? I wanted to challenge myself by making my first horror film. I was curious about how to approach the story, its themes, and the craft of building fear in an audience. I researched the genre, studied other films, and asked myself: what do I personally find scary, and why do I react that way? That exploration shaped the direction of the film. From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for you to make this film? The script was originally written and pitched during my time at Arts University Bournemouth. After taking a short break from it, I came back with fresh eyes, refined the concept, and pushed it forward. With the support of people around the world, we successfully crowdfunded £1,500, which allowed us to bring the project to life. Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod

  8. NOV 2

    EP. 1611: Filmmaker Amy Louise Pemberton (FOR LUCIE)

    FOR LUCIE, 12min,. UK Directed by Amy Louise Pemberton When a devastating family secret comes to light, Nick and Liz must confront painful truths that will change their lives forever. https://www.instagram.com/missamypembs/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amy_Pemberton 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 - 2025
  • Episodes
    300
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © This product belongs to WILDcard Pictures Corp.
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    WILDsound: The Film Podcast