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. 1h ago

    EP. 1825: Filmmaker Dylan Delaney (Death by Passive Aggressive Interpretive Dance)

    Matthew Toffolo interviewed Dylan Delaney, the filmmaker of the short experimental film "Death by Passive-Aggressive Interpretive Dance." Dylan discussed the creative process behind his unique film, which was shot in County Wicklow, Ireland, and features religious and spiritual themes presented through interpretive dance. He explained how the film was influenced by Michel Gondry music videos and the 3D documentary "Pina" about German choreographer Pina Bausch and described the challenges of creating a two-minute one-shot dance sequence with lead actress Ellen Costa. Dylan also detailed the film's special effects, including animated elements and a scene with a "dance god" character painted in gold, and mentioned his upcoming project based on Henry Fuseli's painting "The Nightmare." https://www.instagram.com/dylangdelaney —— Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod —— Love for you to try the Indy Film Festival AP. • Daily new film festival of the best new films from around the world. New archived festival to watch anytime. • Library of over 500+ award-winning films to watch anytime. Go to https://www.wildsound.ca and sign up for the free 3-day trial. Check out the daily film festival (and previous ones from last month) at https://www.wildsound.ca/browse Always an amazing lineup of films. Inspiring for storytellers.

  2. 1h ago

    EP. 1824: Filmmaker Sarah Vansandt (BEST KEPT SECRET)

    Matthew Toffolo interviews Sarah Van Sant, director of the short film "Best Kept Secret." Sarah discusses her first foray into directing after a career in acting, modeling, and stunt work. Sarah explained how she and her husband developed the concept during COVID, collaborating with writer Jameson Brawley to adapt the story into a cost-effective short film about a couple trapped in a mattress store after closing hours. The film was shot in a local furniture store in Chattanooga, Tennessee, with Sarah working closely with cinematographer Axel Marshall and editor Jameson Brawley to bring her vision to life. The production involved casting actors from Atlanta via Zoom auditions, with Kathleen Graham winning Best Actress at the Broad Street Film Festival. Sarah expressed enthusiasm for directing and plans to continue making films, including adapting a previous screenplay into a feature-length project. https://www.instagram.com/sarahvansandt/ —— Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod —— Love for you to try the Indy Film Festival AP. • Daily new film festival of the best new films from around the world. New archived festival to watch anytime. • Library of over 500+ award-winning films to watch anytime. Go to https://www.wildsound.ca and sign up for the free 3-day trial. Check out the daily film festival (and previous ones from last month) at https://www.wildsound.ca/browse Always an amazing lineup of films. Inspiring for storytellers.

  3. 2d ago

    EP. 1823: "Mer – Of Oceans and Bodies" team (Katrina Piacek, Sarah Rose Mercer, Tomas Cepeda Baeza)

    Matthew Toffolo interviews the creative team behind a short film exploring hydrofeminism, featuring Katrina as director, Sarah as choreographer and dancer, and Tomas as sound designer. The team discussed their collaborative process in creating a black-and-white experimental film with colored ocean sequences, shot at Botanical Beach and Lake Cowichan on Vancouver Island. Sarah explained the concept of hydrofeminism as a framework examining how patriarchal structures affect both female bodies and land/oceans in similar ways, while Tomas described his organic sound design process using underwater recordings and Sarah's breathing filtered through distortion to create wave-like sounds. The film was shot entirely by the three collaborators with equal creative input, and they discussed their plans to continue working together on future projects after completing their current festival run. Katrina’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katrinapia_/ Sarah’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosemercer/—— Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod —— Love for you to try the Indy Film Festival AP. • Daily new film festival of the best new films from around the world. New archived festival to watch anytime. • Library of over 500+ award-winning films to watch anytime. Go to https://www.wildsound.ca and sign up for the free 3-day trial. Check out the daily film festival (and previous ones from last month) at https://www.wildsound.ca/browse Always an amazing lineup of films. Inspiring for storytellers.

  4. 2d ago

    EP. 1822: Screenwriter Joaquin Hernandez (Sadie and the Summer Serve)

    Matthew Toffolo interviewed Joaquin Hernandez about his screenplay "Sadie and the Summer Serve," a romantic drama set in the world of tennis that explores personal growth and integrity against nepotism in a local tennis club setting. Joaquin revealed he has written approximately 12 screenplays with five completed ones, including projects like "Green Juniper" (a Harvard student becoming a plant-controlling superhero), "Rigged" (a Fast and Furious-style Seattle-based film involving the Japanese Yakuza), and "Ab Oceano" (featuring a mermaid Navy SEAL leading a rescue mission). Joaquin explained his writing process began in 2019 and he writes daily in the mornings, taking about a year to complete "Sadie and the Summer Serve" including revisions. —— Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod —— Love for you to try the Indy Film Festival AP. • Daily new film festival of the best new films from around the world. New archived festival to watch anytime. • Library of over 500+ award-winning films to watch anytime. Go to https://www.wildsound.ca and sign up for the free 3-day trial. Check out the daily film festival (and previous ones from last month) at https://www.wildsound.ca/browse Always an amazing lineup of films. Inspiring for storytellers.

  5. 5d ago

    EP. 1821: Filmmaker Véronique Paquette (LOCA)

    Matthew Toffolo interviewed Véronique Paquette, a Canadian filmmaker who directed a 5-minute animated dance film about Argentine tango created at the National Film Board of Canada in Montreal. Véronique discussed her 20-year career in animation before directing her first professional film, explaining how she combined her passion for tango dancing with her animation skills to create a unique black-and-white film that explores natural movement and intuition. The film took five years to complete due to personal circumstances including having three children during the process, and Véronique collaborated with a tango choreographer and dancers to create reference footage before animating the final work entirely herself using traditional ink-on-paper techniques with computer animation software. WILDsound praised the film's sound design and artistic merit, noting how it represents a counter-trend to AI-driven animation by emphasizing human expression and natural movement. https://www.instagram.com/verovic_paquette/ —— Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod —— Love for you to try the Indy Film Festival AP. • Daily new film festival of the best new films from around the world. New archived festival to watch anytime. • Library of over 500+ award-winning films to watch anytime. Go to https://www.wildsound.ca and sign up for the free 3-day trial. Check out the daily film festival (and previous ones from last month) at https://www.wildsound.ca/browse Always an amazing lineup of films. Inspiring for storytellers.

  6. 6d ago

    EP. 1820: Filmmaker/Actor Cameron Moon (THE YARD)

    This interview discusses Cameron Moon's short film "The Yard," a 9-minute Christmas romance shot entirely on a smartphone at a garden center location. Cameron, who plays Santa in the film, collaborated with cinematographer Gary Rogers and actress Emily to create a traditional Christmas story with an LGBTQ+ twist. The film was shot in November at a Christmas-decorated garden center, with Cameron finding the location through a contact he knew, and the production involved an organic approach to casting and crew, including using local artists for the poster and credits sequence. Cameron explained his filmmaking philosophy of keeping crews small and maintaining collaborative environments and discussed his upcoming project "Sudade," a silent thriller over 40 minutes long that combines multiple cinematic styles. https://www.instagram.com/cameron_moon_/ —— Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod —— Love for you to try the Indy Film Festival AP. • Daily new film festival of the best new films from around the world. New archived festival to watch anytime. • Library of over 500+ award-winning films to watch anytime. Go to https://www.wildsound.ca and sign up for the free 3-day trial. Check out the daily film festival (and previous ones from last month) at https://www.wildsound.ca/browse Always an amazing lineup of films. Inspiring for storytellers.

  7. Jul 15

    EP. 1819: Poem George Sarantopoulos (Inheritance)

    Matthew Toffolo interviewed George Sarantopoulos about his poem "Inheritance," which has been adapted into a movie. George explained that the poem is written as a letter to a son he hasn't had yet, addressing uncomfortable truths about the world being built on violence and the need for protection. He discussed his personal connection to these themes through his father's military service during the Vietnam War and his own battle with prostate cancer, which led him to begin writing poetry as therapeutic outlet. George shared his concerns about modern parenting approaches, arguing that children are being coddled too much and not being prepared for life's challenges, while also noting how cancer treatment affected his mental health and the importance of therapy in the healing process. —— Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod —— Love for you to try the Indy Film Festival AP. • Daily new film festival of the best new films from around the world. New archived festival to watch anytime. • Library of over 500+ award-winning films to watch anytime. Go to https://www.wildsound.ca and sign up for the free 3-day trial. Check out the daily film festival (and previous ones from last month) at https://www.wildsound.ca/browse Always an amazing lineup of films. Inspiring for storytellers.

  8. Jul 13

    EP. 1818: Filmmakers Jay Woelfel & Jose Cardenas (FIRST TIME MACHINE)

    Interview with the filmmaking team of "First Time Machine," discussing their short film adaptation of Frederick Brown's story. Jay explained how he discovered the original one- or two-page short story at a used book fair and decided to adapt it into a film featuring an all-Black cast except for the time traveler. The team discussed the creative process of building a realistic-looking time machine with production designer Caius Duncan, the challenging lighting setup in a real lab at Bowling Green University, and the thematic elements about race and personal connections. They also explored the possibility of making additional shorts based on other Frederick Brown stories, with Jay mentioning they had already acquired rights to another story called "Across the Line." —— Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod —— Love for you to try the Indy Film Festival AP. • Daily new film festival of the best new films from around the world. New archived festival to watch anytime. • Library of over 500+ award-winning films to watch anytime. Go to https://www.wildsound.ca and sign up for the free 3-day trial. Check out the daily film festival (and previous ones from last month) at https://www.wildsound.ca/browse Always an amazing lineup of films. Inspiring for storytellers.

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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
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    WILDsound: The Film Podcast