WILDsound: The Film Podcast

Matthew Toffolo chatted with the very talented artist JOYA, an independent singer-songwriter and actress from Hong Kong. Joya discussed her music video "Good Stuff," which was shown at the LGBTQ+ Film Festival and serves as her most explicit coming-out project, depicting the normalcy of a queer relationship. She explained the collaborative process with director Edwin Lai and the intention behind the video to showcase queer joy and intimacy. Joya also shared her upcoming EP release, her work on a short film titled "As It Should Be," and her preference for live performances and analog formats like vinyl. The discussion touched on the themes of her work, such as hopeful optimism and the concept of "What If It All Works Out?" Joya reflected on her personal life, including her marriage and young daughter, and how these experiences have influenced her creative urgency and direction.

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Always an amazing lineup of films. Inspiring for storytellers.

Matthew Toffolo interviewed Sabine Meyer, a psychiatrist and writer, about her wrtings and WILDsound converting her short stories into films. Sabine explained how her interest in using dreams for writing inspiration began after listening to a lecture by Robert Butler about accessing the subconscious through dreams, which led her to start recording and developing her vivid dreams into stories. She discussed her collection "Dream Seeds," which consists of vignettes exploring mother-daughter relationships and symbolic bird imagery, as well as her political commentary story "King Harold and the Hairless" which was inspired by current political situations and draws parallels to "A Christmas Carol." Sabine shared that her writing career began during COVID-19 when she gained extra time from reduced commuting. She has three daughters who serve as her harshest critics while offering writing advice like "write as if nobody's ever going to read your stuff."

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• 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.

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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.

Matthew Toffolo interviewed Maël Caradec about his short film "boysick," a 26-minute French film exploring virtual stalking on Grindr following a breakup. Maël explained the film was inspired by his own personal experience with problematic stalking behavior after being ghosted by an ex-boyfriend, and he worked with two different composers for the music—using Marvet's existing songs for the character's singing and a separate composer for the original soundtrack. The film was shot handheld with a Zucanescope DV2009 camera to create a grainy, authentic look and featured challenging scenes with many extras in a club setting. This was Maël's second short film, and he discussed his upcoming third film "Sad Pride Generation" and plans for a future feature film about a queer love story between two men on vacation, emphasizing his commitment to telling LGBTQ+ stories despite industry pressure to make them more mainstream.

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• 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.

Matthew Toffolo interviewed Hamish Sturgeon about his short film "Gossamer," which premiered at the LGBTQ+ Film Festival. Hamish described the film as a drama exploring identity, with thriller and experimental elements, and explained its origins from his own reflections on private identity and the act of making costumes. He discussed the decision to direct and act in the film, the collaborative process with his team, and the importance of the single Hollywood location. Hamish shared insights into working with cinematographer Jesse Aragon to achieve a cinematic look, the challenges of directing himself, and the post-production process. He also spoke about his background as an acting teacher and director at the Margie Haber Studio and his plans to continue creating films and theater productions. The conversation highlighted the collaborative nature of filmmaking and the lessons learned from his first directing experience.

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• 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.

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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.

Matthew Toffolo interviewed Deborah Colton, executive producer of the film "Munkács Miracle," about the extraordinary reunion of Holocaust survivors Magda Bader and Ruth Cohen. Deborah explained how she discovered their shared history and arranged their emotional meeting in Boston at age 95, capturing it on film for educational purposes. She discussed the film's focus on their personal stories, the declining knowledge of the Holocaust among younger generations, and the universal message of resilience and the dangers of hate. The conversation also touched on the importance of kindness, the impact of the survivors' testimonies on students, and the broader need for Holocaust education. WILDsound praised the film's powerful impact and expressed interest in the survivors' ongoing work.
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Love for you to try the Indy Film Festival AP.
<BR>
• Daily new film festival of the best new films from around the world. New archived festival to watch anytime.
<BR>
• Library of over 500+ award-winning films to watch anytime.
<BR>
Go to https://www.wildsound.ca and sign up for the free 3-day trial.
<BR>
Check out the daily film festival (and previous ones from last month) at https://www.wildsound.ca/browse
<BR>
Always an amazing lineup of films. Inspiring for storytellers.