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. 1d ago

    EP. 1891: Filmmaker Vijay Kaila (The Open Door Killer)

    Matthew Toffolo chatting with Vijay about his short film, "The Open Door Killer," and his experience at USC Film School. Vijay explained that the film was a proof of concept for a feature-length crime thriller and was inspired by a real-life serial killer in Sacramento. He discussed the film's lighting, which was inspired by a greenish tint seen outside the location, and the performance of the lead actor, Michael Shackett. Vijay also shared his background from Houston, Texas, and his goal of becoming a professional director. The two discussed the importance of sound design in filmmaking and the role of AI in the industry. WILDsound praised the film's execution and expressed interest in Vijay's future work. —- 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. 1d ago

    EP. 1890: Filmmaker Vincent Truman (DUCK & COVER)

    Matthew Toffolo chatted with Vincent about his short film "Duck and Cover," which was adapted from a ten-minute play by Meg WILES. Vincent explained that he saw the play at the Chapel Theater, loved the performance by Gabby Basso, and convinced the writer to let him turn it into a film. He described the film as a satire with social commentary that balances comedy and horror, noting that the script went through several drafts to condense the play into a four-minute film. Vincent shared that the audio was recorded and mixed before filming, and that the first part of the film was shot in one long take. He also discussed the film's success on the festival circuit, including nominations and a Best Comedy award. The conversation then shifted to broader topics, including Vincent's background in Illinois and his move to Portland, his thoughts on authority figures and societal cycles, and his favorite movie, "The Great Race." —- 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. 4d ago

    EP. 1889: Filmmaker Michael Donaldson (W. Mulberry St.)

    Matthew Toffolo chatted with Michael Donson' abou his short film "W. Mulberry Street," a time-loop thriller shot entirely in a car where the main character gets stuck in a repetitive cycle while driving to a high school reunion. Michael explained how he developed the concept in 2019-2020, went through several years of pre-production and location scouting before shooting in 2025, and worked with professional theater actors from Austin to bring the story to life. The film explores themes of change and self-reflection, with Michael describing it as a character study about a woman who struggles with whether she's evolved since high school. The discussion also covered Michael's upcoming projects, including another short film in post-production about a boy mourning his grandmother, and his future plans to develop a feature film script that he's already written and has interest in from potential cast and crew members. —- 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. 4d ago

    EP. 1888: Filmmaker/Animator Kelly O'Connor (A BIGFOOT CHRISTMAS)

    Matthew Toffolo chats with Kelly O'Connor about her animated short film "A Bigfoot Christmas," which was created as a thesis project during a four-year Bachelor's of Fine Arts program in computer animation at Ringling College of Art and Design. Kelly wrote and directed the 2-minute parody film, which satirizes Hallmark Christmas movies by featuring Bigfoot as the romantic lead instead of a human male character. The film won Best Micro Short at the Toronto Comedy Short Film Festival and has been accepted at multiple festivals. Kelly explained the creative process, including the challenges of balancing comedy with character development, the design choices for Bigfoot to make him lovable rather than scary, and the decision to contract out only sound design, composing, and voice acting while handling all other aspects of production herself. The conversation also covered Kelly's transition from Philadelphia to Florida for college, her current freelancing work in multimedia animation, and her perspective on AI in animation education, noting that her program strictly prohibited the use of generative AI in student projects due to copyright concerns. —- 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. Oct 29

    EP. 1887: Screenwriter Kate Phillips (GREY AREAS)

    Matthew Toffolo interviewed Kate Phillips, discussing her winning TV pilot "Gray Areas" from the Horror Festival, which tells the story of Sylvie, a neurosurgeon who becomes a zombie after being bitten by a zombie badger and uses her newfound abilities to take down powerful criminals who have harmed women. Kate explained that the idea came from a real case in New Zealand where young men got away with serious crimes against girls, inspiring her to create a character who seeks justice when the system fails. She described the script as a genre-bending mix of horror, thriller, and comedy that draws inspiration from Dexter but aims to be morally complex rather than morally sketchy. Kate shared that she's currently based in London after moving from New Zealand two years ago and is working on her fourth script while collaborating on a feature film with another writer. She expressed interest in developing co-productions between New Zealand, the UK, and other countries and discussed her writing process of working on one script at a time while letting her subconscious work on challenging parts. —- 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. Oct 29

    EP. 1886: Filmmaker Damon Cox (MAMAS BOY)

    Matthew Toffolo chatted with Damon Cox about his short film "Mama's Boy," which played at the Thriller Suspense Festival. Damon discussed collaborating with writer Noam Rabinovich and credited his film education at Niagara College, specifically professors Andrew Stevenson, Greg Darling, and Elias Petrus, for building his foundation. He described his career path from Southern Ontario to Quebec and finally to Ottawa, where he built his core crew. Damon explained the film's 70s-inspired color palette, the use of a cooler tone for flashbacks, and the efficient one-day shoot. He praised the work of cinematographer Jesse Pelangio and lead actress Mary Spencer, noting her ability to balance a surreal tone without becoming campy. He also mentioned that the location was volunteered by Stephanie Lalonde and that the set decoration was largely organic, with some paintings added by Damon and his brother. Finally, Damon shared that he is currently in post-production on a documentary called "Hardway" and has other narrative short and feature projects in development. —- 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. Oct 25

    EP. 1885: Filmmaker/Stunt Performer Andrea Ross (SCREEN TIME)

    Matthew Toffolo chatted with Andrea Ross about her short film "Screen Time," which she directed, wrote, produced, and starred in. Ross discussed the inspiration behind the film, drawing from her experiences as a stuntwoman and a mother, and how she aimed to blend action and comedy in a relatable story about screen time for kids. She shared details about the making of the film, including the choreography and execution of stunts, the challenges of directing and acting simultaneously, and the importance of safety and preparation in stunt work. Ross also talked about her background in athletics and stunts, her work on various TV shows like "The Last of Us" and "Legends of Tomorrow," and her aspirations for future projects, including her interest in coordinating stunts. The conversation touched on the humor and tone of the film, the use of unconventional weapons in fight scenes, and the collaborative process with her team. Ross expressed pride in her work and enthusiasm for continuing to create action comedies. —- 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. Oct 25

    EP. 1884: Artist/Animator Andrea Ouellette (WOVEN LOVE)

    Matthew Toffolo interviewed Andrea Ouellette, writer and producer of the animation short film "Woven Love." She discussed her creative process, career background, and future aspirations in 2D animation. Andrea explained how she collaborated with a Seattle-based studio to create the 4-minute film, which took her about two months to complete, including revisions, and described the story as focusing on an unlikely relationship between a young sheep and bison characters that ultimately forms a family bond. She shared her educational background from College for Creative Studies in Detroit, where she studied 2D animation and storyboarding, and discussed her current freelance work with the same studio on additional animation projects. The conversation covered Andrea's perspective on the current state of 2D animation versus 3D animation, particularly in relation to AI animation threats, and her goals to build her portfolio while working with both large and small studios. —- 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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    © This product belongs to WILDcard Pictures Corp.
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    WILDsound: The Film Podcast