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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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Latest Episodes

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-o... more

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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... more

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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 b... more

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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... more

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Jessica Elizabeth Davenport
Filmmaker, director/co-director and writer of Terminal 9
Self-Directed Project (Terminal 9)
Episode: EP. 1854: Filmmaker Jessica Elizabeth Davenport (Terminal 9 0123)
Z Vergun
Screenwriter for One More Time With Feeling
Self-directed project / Horror Festival
Episode: EP. 1853: Screenwriter V Vergun (ONE MORE TIME WITH FEELING)
Edward Miskie
Cancer survivor and filmmaker featured in Back to Normal
Episode: EP. 1852: Edward Miskie (BACK TO NORMAL)
Brett Langolf
Filmmaker, creator of Generation Cure
Self-released project / Filmmaker
Episode: EP. 1851: Filmmaker Brett Langolf (GENERATION: CURE )
Bruce Lazarus
Filmmaker, visual artist, part of Lazarus and Laurie partnership
Lazarus and Laurie (production)
Episode: EP. 1850: Filmmakers Bruce Lazarus & Robert Martens (They Came in Peace)
Robert Martens
Filmmaker, visual artist, part of Lazarus and Laurie partnership
Lazarus and Laurie (production)
Episode: EP. 1850: Filmmakers Bruce Lazarus & Robert Martens (They Came in Peace)
Winston James
Filmmaker, creator of THE FINAL MISSION short film
Independent filmmaker
Episode: EP. 1849: Filmmaker Winston James (THE FINAL MISSION)
Felipe Benitez
Executive Producer of The City's Green Room films; trained in Bel Canto opera
The City's Green Room
Episode: EP. 1848: Filmmaker Felipe Benitez & Stacy Whittle (The City's Green Room)
Stacy Whittle
Writer and Director of The City's Green Room films
The City's Green Room
Episode: EP. 1848: Filmmaker Felipe Benitez & Stacy Whittle (The City's Green Room)

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Matthew Toffolo
Host of WILDsound: The Film Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 47 ratings
  • Great podcast!

    Such a great resource for writers, filmmakers, and creatives to explore the creation of a script and how different writers work!

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    5
    unhappy8822777
    United States6 years ago
  • Fun and informative!

    Quick fun listen about film tactics and procedures! Love when you guys point out examples from popular films!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mikesmithoneword
    Canada8 years ago
  • Love this podcast.

    Loved the discussions. Kierston and Matt explore a lot, quickly. For tha filmmakers, this is so generous!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cathaun
    United States8 years ago
  • Ms

    The hosts are very passionate about film and their enthusiasm is infectious.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tikika07
    Canada8 years ago
  • Informative and interesting

    Love the simplicity and straight forward breakdown of this podcast. The hosts are very dyanmic.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    soundsandlights!
    Canada8 years ago

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Overall, audiences find the show engaging and festival-focused, with strong emphasis on indie storytelling.

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EP. 1854: Filmmaker Jessica Elizabeth Davenport (Terminal 9 0123)
Q: What sparked the idea to finish Terminal 9 and push it toward a multimedia experience?
A producer introduced her to new AI software, which inspired her to complete the music and push the project forward, eventually leading to the idea of a broader multimedia universe.
EP. 1850: Filmmakers Bruce Lazarus & Robert Martens (They Came in Peace)
Q: How do you like that, Bruce? You know it doesn't work like that way, right?
They discussed that AI cannot replace the human element; they refuse to rely on AI for music or visuals and emphasize ongoing personal collaboration and hands-on artistry.
EP. 1845: Poet Alexander Lizardo Peterson (BODY FOR WHO)
Q: What do you aspire to now in terms of your writing and future projects?
I want to continue writing and dream of publishing a book of poetry, while also exploring screenplays and longer-form projects for film or television, including submissions like the one to WILDsound.
EP. 1845: Poet Alexander Lizardo Peterson (BODY FOR WHO)
Q: What does your wife think about your poetry writing?
She loves it and has been a major catalyst, pushing me to write more and recognizing the value of English as my path, especially after she suggested I major in English in college.
EP. 1845: Poet Alexander Lizardo Peterson (BODY FOR WHO)
Q: So is that when you wrote it, when after your son was born?
I wrote it around the same time as his birth, finding time to write again as a creative outlet to deal with the emotional changes and realities of hard times and personal growth.

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What is WILDsound: The Film Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A tight focus on filmmaking craft, independent production, and festival journeys defines this show. Episodes center on low-budget storytelling, hands-on production realities, and the creative decision-making behind shorts, documentaries, and experimental pieces. Guests are primarily independent filmmakers, writers, and composers who share practical insights—from budget constraints and shooting schedules to collaboration, casting, and distribution—often highlighting personal journeys, craft choices, and the realities of indie cinema. Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on authenticity, representation, and hands-on process, with a recurring thread of how to tell intimate, human stories within limited resources. Potential listeners who want ... more

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2. Z Vergun
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4. Brett Langolf
5. Bruce Lazarus
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7. Winston James
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