WILDsound: The Film Podcast

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

  1. 2d ago

    EP. 1836: Filmmaker Francisco Passuelo (LUIS AT HOME)

    Matthew Toffolo interviews Francisco Passuelo about his documentary film "Luis at Home," a 10-minute short film that premiered at the LGBTQ+ Film Festival. Francisco, an Argentinian-Canadian cinematographer based in Vancouver, discussed his 10-year friendship with Luis, a Mexican immigrant who came out as gay after arriving in Vancouver 20 years ago. The documentary took 2-3 months to shoot and edit, with Francisco filming Luis's daily routine and conducting interviews to capture his journey of immigration, coming out, and cultural integration. Francisco explained his approach of filming naturally, including a 3-4 minute kitchen scene and scenes at Luis's workplace at The Two Pirates restaurant, while focusing on the loneliness and self-reflection inherent in an immigrant's experience. The film was well-received, and Francisco is now working on new projects, including a music video for an El Salvadoran artist and developing a new script for a fictional romantic queer story about a teenager. —- 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. 5d ago

    EP. 1835: Writer/Producer/Chef Chris Scott (WHAT'S LEFT)

    Instagram feed: https://www.instagram.com/ChefChris512/ Matthew Toffolo chats with CHEF Chris Scott about his short film "What's Left," which tells the story of a former executive chef now working as a dishwasher while raising his special needs son. Chris explained that the film is the first in a planned series aimed at highlighting the untold stories of marginalized workers in the restaurant industry, addressing themes like ageism and racism. He discussed the film's production process, his collaboration with director Odinger Mitchell, and the casting of Paul Brown in the lead role. Chris shared personal connections to the story, including his own experience as a chef and having a son on the autism spectrum. The discussion also touched on the evolution of the chef profession, the authenticity of kitchen life as depicted in media like "The Bear," and the challenges and traumas faced by restaurant workers. Chris mentioned his next project, which will focus on a Latin chef, and the conversation ended with a brief tangent about basketball and Taylor Swift's influence on Knicks fandom. —- 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. Aug 14

    EP. 1834: Filmmaker David Goo (Tragically, a make or break question)

    Matthew Toffolo chats with filmmaker David Goog about his one-minute film, which has been accepted into multiple film festivals. David explained that the film, based on his personal feelings rather than a true story, centers on a first date where he judges his date based on her liking Ed Sheeran, reflecting on how people's tastes and fandoms can define their identities and create judgmental attitudes. The film was made for about £100 with his creative partner Jackie Tamayo, who also co-starred, and was shot in an authentic cafe setting. David discussed how the film resonates with audiences because it speaks to universal experiences of judgment based on likes and dislikes, particularly in today's social media era where everyone's preferences are publicly known. He expressed surprise at the film's success and mentioned his plans to create a larger project called "Chango" about an eco-revolutionary character, though he questioned whether he has the energy to direct a full feature film. —- 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. Aug 11

    EP. 1833: Filmmaker Aaron Penney (THE TRANSITION ROOM)

    Matthew Toffolo chats with filmmaker Aaron Penney about his short film "The Transition Room," which screened at the WILDsound Festival. Penney discussed the film's genre-bending approach, blending comedy, drama, and fantasy to address the sensitive topic of suicide. He explained the film's origins from a conversation about making a funny story on a dark subject. He also described the production process, including shooting in one day and the intentional use of color. Penney shared that the film has won numerous awards and that there are discussions about developing it into a feature. He also talked about the strong independent film community in Las Vegas and his upcoming projects, which similarly explore finding humor in tragic situations. https://instagram.com/onthesetfilms —- 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. Aug 8

    EP. 1832: Filmmaker Kacy Bacamini (I'M SURE IT'S NOTHING)

    Kacy Bacamini chats with Matthew Toffolo about their short horror film "I'm Sure It's Nothing," which was played at the Under 5 Minute Film Fest. Kacy explained the choice to use French Creole for authenticity and to add an element of mystery, as the film is about internal monologue and fear. They discussed the film's themes of self-gaslighting, isolation, and societal structures of fear, with Kacy describing how they played with sound design, black-and-white to color transitions, and the use of feet to create tension. Kacy shared that the film was made with a zero budget, shot in their apartment, and that they handled the sound design themselves due to cost and a desire for control. They also talked about their future projects, including feature screenplays, and shared thoughts on genre filmmaking, dance, and societal perceptions of gender and body movement. The interview ended with Matthew Toffolo praising the film and encouraging Kacy to pursue feature filmmaking. https://www.instagram.com/kacyboccumini/ —- 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. Aug 5

    EP. 1831: Filmmaker Sandy Parker (A Paradox of Quantum Superposition)

    Matthew Toffolo interviewed Sandy Parker about her short film "A Paradox of Quantum Superposition." Sandy discussed her background in photography and script supervising, which influenced her directing style. She explained the film's themes of alternate life paths and personal choices, inspired by her own experiences. Sandy shared details about the production, including shooting in her own home, working with lead actress Kate, and collaborating with DP Nathan Tape. They also talked about the film's dreamy tone, the decision to use subtle sound and pacing, and the challenges of editing. The conversation touched on Sandy's career, her plans for a feature film, and broader topics like the film industry, reality, and personal observations about life in New Orleans. https://www.instagram.com/miss.sandyparker/ —- 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. Aug 3

    EP. 1830: Filmmaker Nathan Porter (BLUE)

    Matthew Toffolo interviewed Nathan Porter, a filmmaker from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, about his short film "Blue," which is a 22-minute film about grief that he wrote and directed. Nathan discussed his extensive experience making films, having created approximately 46 short films, including a period where he made one movie every week as a learning exercise. He explained that the film explores grief and identity through abstract imagery and a claustrophobic visual style, with particular focus on a six-minute single take scene that required extensive preparation and multiple takes to capture the emotional depth needed. Nathan revealed that the film was written as part of a larger artistic piece that he plans to expand into a feature-length road trip horror movie, demonstrating his commitment to transitioning from short films to longer projects. —- 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 31

    EP. 1829: Filmmaker/Animator Sandrine Lambert (27 YEARS OLD)

    Matthew Toffolo interviewed Sandrine Lambert, a filmmaker from Belgium, about her one-minute animation film from the Under 5 Minute Film Festival. Sandrine explained how she wrote down memories daily and transformed them into short films, with this particular piece depicting her personal experience of discovering she wanted to be pregnant while her partner wasn't ready yet. She described creating the film entirely by herself, including drawing, voice-over, and piano music, investing 130 hours in the animation work over approximately one month of overtime work. Sandrine discussed her background in children's book illustration for over 25 years and her more recent discovery of stop-motion animation, preferring analog methods to maintain simplicity and avoid AI technology. The film, set in a bathroom, explores themes of isolation and personal decision-making, with Matthew suggesting potential for future sequels following her pregnancy journey. Sandrine mentioned she is currently working on an erotic film and expressed interest in future collaborations, particularly with sound designers and her son, who is studying animation. https://www.instagram.com/avondroodboeken/ —- 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
    Clean
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    © This product belongs to WILDcard Pictures Corp.
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    WILDsound: The Film Podcast