WILDsound: The Film Podcast
1,366 episodes - English - Latest episode: 29 days ago - ★★★★★ - 26 ratingsIn each episode, our host Matthew Toffolo talks storytelling and film. Conversations with film professionals and great storytelling moments.
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EP. 1220 - Filmmaker Cory Wexler Grant (SCREAMS FROM THE TOWER)
May 22, 2024 16:54 - 26.2 MBSCREAMS FROM THE TOWER, 2 hours, USA Directed by Cory Wexler Grant SCREAMS FROM THE TOWER is a gay, coming-of-age comedy that follows Julien Rosdahl, his best friend Cary, and their outcast friends through high school in the 1990’s. The only thing Julien dreams of is having a show on the high school radio station, but his brand of comedy is very… weird. http://www.screamsfromthetower.com/ Get to know the filmmaker: After finishing my first feature, PAINTER, which is a dark, brooding, p...
EP. 1219 - Filmmaker Britt Dallyn (MOB FAMILY TIES)
May 22, 2024 16:49 - 13.4 MBMOB FAMILY TIES, 9min., Canada Directed by Britt Dallyn After grandpa Michael begins to unintentionally rat on old associates due to his mental decline, the Leslie’s, a mob family, face a moral dilemma whether they need to whack grandpa or not as they host his possible final meal in this send up of traditional TV sitcoms. Get to know the filmmaker: I made this at Vancouver Film School for what they call “demo shoots”. Meaning after we had filmed our higher budget, 2-3 day shoots throughou...
EP. 1218 - Screenwriter Nate Lewinski (THE ANSWER)
May 13, 2024 18:33 - 22.4 MBWatch the Screenplay Reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKapX4h4I98 A film student makes a call, the answer changes his life. Get to know the writer: This one page script The Answer is about the moment I received the phone call that my father had died while I was at film school in New York. I wasn’t told at the moment he had committed suicide, but that was the moment I knew that the only real parent I had passed away. Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod htt...
EP. 1217 - Filmmaker Karl Fallon (GHOSTS MOVING FLOWERS AND PHYSICAL MEDIUMSHIP)
May 13, 2024 18:28 - 27 MBGHOSTS MOVING FLOWERS AND PHYSICAL MEDIUMSHIP, 60min., UK Directed by Karl Fallon This Ghostcircle film by Director Karl Fallon, is a thought provoking documentary about Physical Phenomena never captured before on film. The documentary is captures moments in time about modern day Physical Mediumship with Physical medium Patrick McNamara in which he explains that by providing the necessary conditions with people in a “Psychic Circle”, it will allow spirit entities the opportunity to move flo...
EP. 1216 - Filmmaker Graham Northrup (GIFT)
May 13, 2024 18:24 - 19.1 MBGIFT, 19min,. USA Directed by Graham Northrup A young man escapes through the woods with his barely-conscious sister. Pursued by a warlord and his ruthless tracker, he must prevent her from falling into their hands again. But they will stop at nothing to control her unique gift – the ability heal others with touch. http://www.northrupstudios.com/ https://facebook.com/northrupstudios https://instagram.com/northupstudios Get to know the filmmaker: I love sci-fi and its ability to ask pro...
EP. 1215 - Filmmaker Molly Loftus (DARKNESS UPON MY FANCY)
May 13, 2024 18:18 - 14.9 MBDARKNESS UPON MY FANCY, 11min., USA Directed by Molly Loftus A monster born of the ashes of a witch’s sister embarks on a sinister quest when she is rejected by her creator. https://www.thefilmcollaborative.org/fiscalsponsorship/projects/darknessuponmyfancy https://www.instagram.com/darknessuponmyfancy_film/ Get to know the filmmaker: Apart from turning thirty, I felt particularly inspired by Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. She was this precocious woman who wrote about real tragedies with ...
EP. 1214 - Filmmakers Filmmaker Jeff Wolverton & Willow Edwards (THREE AM)
May 13, 2024 18:13 - 24.6 MBTHREE AM, 22min., Canada Directed by Jeff Wolverton Sometimes when you pray, it isn’t God who answers. http://threeamfilm.com/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556319635264 https://instagram.com/threeamfilm Get to know the filmmaker: I’m always fascinated with the motivations of the bad guys, as their actions usually set things in motion. Nobody really “wants to be evil” or “wants to take over the world” and in real life? All of history’s REALLY bad bad guys thought they were ...
EP. 1213 - Filmmaker Ruben Rodas (BEFORE DAWN)
May 13, 2024 17:23 - 27.7 MBBEFORE DAWN, 15min., USA Directed by Ruben Rodas “A top hit-man gets caught in the middle of a betrayal scheme within his contractors” http://www.rodasruben.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ruben.rodas.144 https://www.instagram.com/rubenrodas/ Get to know the filmmaker: I simply love the Thriller/crime/suspense genre and it’s been a while since I made a film like that, so it thought it was time to do a new one LOL Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.i...
EP. 1212 - Filmmaker Lea Esmaili (THE ART OF COMPETITION)
May 13, 2024 17:18 - 10.8 MBTHE ART OF COMPETITION, 2min., France Directed by Lea Esmaili Two souls driven by one same goal, can someone win ? https://www.leaesmaili.com/ https://www.instagram.com/heyimleaaa/ Get to know the filmmaker: I always like to ask myself questions and then an idea will come up. This time I asked myself if competition is real in Art, because Art is so subjective. And what is making us always see projecting on other competitions ? The dance field is particular where our physiques also have ...
EP. 1211 - Filmmaker Michael Potter (SPACE FOR ART)
May 13, 2024 17:13 - 27.5 MBSPACE FOR ART, 15min., USA Directed by Maclovia G Martel Space for Art is an extraordinary documentary film on the power of hope, courage, and healing. Featuring astronatut, and artist, Nicole Stott the film follows her on perhaps her most important mission of uniting a planetary community of children through the awe and wonder of space exploration and the healing power of art. Meet some of the young children who are wise beyond their years. https://www.spaceforartfoundation.org/space-for...
EP. 1210 - Filmmaker Kathryn Roszak (WOMEN AT THE TOP)
May 13, 2024 16:39 - 21.3 MBWOMEN AT THE TOP, 56min., USA Directed by Kathryn Roszak This is a documentary featuring the new movement of women’s leadership in dance, the challenges and achievements, and the inspiring stories of the women. Stories are told via interviews with rehearsal/performance footage, and brief creative narratives drawing the audience further into the lives of the women. Kathryn Roszak can be viewed as the Terry Gross of dance interviews. She presents engaging, thought-provoking, cutting-edge cont...
EP. 1209 - Writer William Rush (SWEETENER)
April 30, 2024 14:23 - 18.6 MBWatch the full screenplay reaidng of SWEETENER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kD429vBrBAo https://www.instagram.com/OriginalCinematic https://ogcinpro.com/ A woman home for college break must outwit a very dangerous intruder. Cassie, a young woman returning home during a college break makes plans with her hometown boyfriend for him to come visit her at her parents’ house while they are away for a concert. She is waiting with anticipation for her visitor to arrive when he makes his ent...
EP. 1208 - Film Festival Director Kendra Ann Sherrill (CHILDREN'S FILM FESTIVAL SEATTLE)
April 30, 2024 14:12 - 20 MBChildren’s Film Festival Seattle is a cine-magical extravaganza for tots, teens, and everyone in between! Since 2005, CFFS has grown to become the largest film festival on the West Coast dedicated to children and their families, with an annual lineup piled high with shorts, features, and hands-on activities for all ages. https://nwfilmforum.org/cffs/ Get to know Film Festival Director Kendra Ann Sherrill https://www.kendrannsherrill.com/ https://www.instagram.com/kendra.ann.sherrill/ You...
EP. 1207 - Writer/Producer R.J. Lewis (DOWN IN FLAMES: THE TRUE STORY OF TONY 'VOLANCO' VALENCI)
April 30, 2024 14:02 - 27 MBDOWN IN FLAMES: THE TRUE STORY OF TONY ‘VOLANCO’ VALENCI, 29min., USA Directed by William Joseph Stribling Meet Tony Valenci and his bona fide sideshow of eccentric colleagues. Tony has spent his life dreaming of setting a world record. Despite numerous failures, Tony has never stopped believing in himself. Now, Tony has devised his most ambitious world record attempt yet: to be the first man to blow fire while skydiving. https://www.facebook.com/downinflamesfilm Get to know co-producer/c...
EP. 1206 - Screenwriter Christine Oliva (YOU ARE WHAT YOU LOVE)
April 30, 2024 13:53 - 14.4 MBWatch the Screenplay Reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NPET-r-NMA Set against the backdrop of the OxyContin crisis, ‘Leah’s Choice’ unravels the true tale of Leah, a young woman entangled in a poignant queer love triangle. Caught between her soulmate and her best friend amidst her struggle with addiction, Leah’s journey is a harrowing blend of deep love and intense pain. Her story poses a thought-provoking dilemma: In the transformative journey of life, is it the profound depths of ...
EP. 1205 - Filmmaker Ethan Knecht (SWISS CHEESE HOLE and HOSPITAL ART)
April 30, 2024 13:45 - 21 MBSWISS CHEESE HOLES Covertly filmed in Disney World, Swiss Cheese Holes is a multi-layered documentary that explores the timeless question: How do you make a film about your father’s mental breakdown in Disney World? HOSPITAL ART A short aesthetic review of Westchester Medical Center's art. Director Ethan Knecht: Ethan Knecht is an educator and a personal essay filmmaker. He lives in Pleasantville, NY with his wife and two daughters. His previous films have screened with Rooftop FIlms, T...
EP. 1204 - AnimatOR/Filmmaker David Calderón (I AM MORE)
April 30, 2024 13:39 - 18.7 MBI AM MORE, 3min., USA Directed by David Calderon I am more is an initiative by Animagic Studios to create a conversation around self-esteem and body confidence among young women, their families and social circles. http://animagic.io/ https://www.instagram.com/iammoreproject/ You can sign up for the 7 day free trial at www.wildsound.ca (available on your streaming services and APPS). There is a DAILY film festival to watch, plus a selection of award winning films on the platform. Then it’...
EP. 1203 - Filmmakers Kamil Keenan, Agnieszka Żaglewska (THE CAPSULE)
April 30, 2024 13:31 - 20.8 MBTHE CAPSULE, 20min,. Poland Directed by Kamil Keenan, Agnieszka Żaglewska Two astronauts in a space capsule realize that they won’t have enough oxygen until help arrives. In this extreme situation, they suddenly have to face the ultimate questions. Accompanying the characters on their final journey, viewers begin to wonder what their answers would be. http://kamilkeenan.com/ https://www.instagram.com/kamilkeenan Get to know the filmmakers: Kamil: My uncle had an accident while working u...
EP 1202 - Filmmaker Yazan Al-Hajari (ETERNAL LINES: William Shakespeare’s Verse in Music and Motion)
April 29, 2024 01:14 - 23.9 MBETERNAL LINES: William Shakespeare’s Verse in Music and Motion., 5min., USA Directed by Yazan Al-Hajari Eternal Lines: William Shakespeare’s Verse in Motion and Music” is the second part of a series where I delve into Shakespeare’s vast Canon, handpicking songs and sonnets that resonate deeply with me. I’ve woven these pieces into a narrative that, while personal in selection, unveils a connected story, reflecting the universal themes and emotions Shakespeare so masterfully depicted. This p...
EP, 1201 - Filmmaker Jamezz Iaiahe Hampton (REBIRTH)
April 28, 2024 20:32 - 18.1 MBREBIRTH, 9min,. USA Directed by Jamezz Iaiahe Hampton In this contemporary twist on the biblical tale, Adam and Eve are thrust into an unfamiliar world after being expelled from Eden. Struggling to discern what is truly good and evil in this complex environment, they embark on a journey of self-discovery in order to set them free. https://www.1209productions.com/hampton-experience https://www.facebook.com/Jamezzhampton https://www.twitter.com/JamezzHampton https://www.instagram.com/Jame...
EP. 1200 - Filmmaker Emeline Castaneda (TOTEM)
April 22, 2024 16:42 - 14.4 MBTOTEM, 3min., France Directed by Emeline Castaneda The day had started badly for Alice. But that was without taking into account the old saying “in the jungle you must wait, 13 helps yourself liberate” Get to know the filmmaker: It was originally for a contest. We had tell a story around the theme “number 13”. I have always expressed my self best with choreography and I already had this idea of a choreography about animal transformation. It was the perfect opportunity. You can sign up f...
EP. 1199 - Filmmaker Birgitta Liljedahl (POTATO)
April 19, 2024 16:56 - 21.8 MBPOTATO, 14min., Sweden Directed by Birgitta Liljedahl When Mother 1 (46) struggles with a tired body, a failed bun-baking project and hopeless over-aged children, Lisa (22) and Dennis (64), conflicts soon escalate beyond what’s accepted by The State of Sweden. The doorbell rings. And The Inspector enters, providing the States quality solution: a shining, new Mother 2 (27). A Mother that fulfills all criteria, not only for the children and the state, but that might even interest a most criti...
EP. 1198 - Filmmaker William Georges-Garcia (AN INTERMISSION)
April 19, 2024 16:48 - 17.8 MBAN INTERMISSION, 13min,. France Directed by William Georges-Garcia After receiving a letter and questioning everything he took for granted, Rufus prepares to leave everything behind when a chance meeting with Amelia, his childhood love, forces both of them to come to terms with the end of their young adult lives. https://www.instagram.com/anintermissionfilm/ Get to know the filmmaker: This is my first short film, so it was very important to me to be able to work on a project that allowed...
EP. 1197 - Filmmaker Leo Rojas & Actor/Writer Angelo Balaram (APHASIC DREAM)
April 19, 2024 16:42 - 28.4 MBAPHASIC DREAM, 24min,. Bolivia Directed by Leo Rojas Fernando, a guy with a messy life, starts having strange dreams of a kid in an abandoned warehouse.http://leorojas.me/https://www.instagram.com/steverojas00/ You can sign up for the 7 day free trial at www.wildsound.ca (available on your streaming services and APPS). There is a DAILY film festival to watch, plus a selection of award winning films on the platform. Then it’s only $3.99 per month. Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter...
EP. 1196 - Filmmaker Nicholas T. Collier (RENEGADE EPISODE 1: REDEMPTION)
April 18, 2024 17:22 - 18.3 MBRENEGADE EPISODE 1: REDEMPTION, 20min., USA Directed by Nicholas T Collier After learning the mob controls the city, detective Daniel Graves decides to become the newest vigilante in Westwick City, Renegade. https://www.instagram.com/34_nicholas_34/ Get to know the filmmaker: Growing up, I have always loved comic book movies, and they’re the reason I decided to become a filmmaker. This was my love letter to the genre, my way of taking all these films and stories I grew up with, and telli...
EP. 1195 - Filmmaker Bethany Teague (TEAM OCEAN)
April 18, 2024 16:06 - 25.7 MBTEAM OCEAN, 40min., USA Directed by Bethany Teague 10 nonprofits along both U.S. coasts fight for a better future for our one ocean, and therefore our world. Team Ocean is a celebration of how each organization’s talents, expertise and passions weave together a beautiful tapestry of teamwork from every sector – fisheries, species protection, food security, arts, education, recreation and more. https://clickandpledge.com/project-ocean/ https://www.facebook.com/clickandpledge https://twitt...
EP. 1194 - Filmmakers Jim Schaub & Ron Pesch (BUSTER KEATON: HOME)
April 18, 2024 15:52 - 25.3 MBBUSTER KEATON: HOME, 83min., USA Directed by Jim Schaub Buster Keaton: Home is a documentary that tells the story of Buster’s early life on the road as a child vaudeville star and how he found his home along the shores of Lake Michigan. Illustrated with rare images of family photos, datebooks and Buster’s personal autograph book, the film delves into the personal life of Buster and his family as they traveled the country as a successful vaudeville act. http://www.busterkeatonhome.com/ htt...
EP. 1193 - Filmmaker Giannakopoulos Efstathios (THE SILENT SYNTHETIC SYMPHONY)
April 18, 2024 15:44 - 12.2 MBTHE SILENT SYNTHETIC SYMPHONY: A Human-AI Collaboration, 7min., Greece Directed by Giannakopoulos Efstathios In a silent environment, artificial intelligence meets the boundless human mind and together they unite their powers to create a music and dance piece of scientific fantasy. The lyrics, composed by a robotic mind simulating the writing style of the great author William Shakespeare, draw upon a poem about Silence and how people perceive it today. The music was composed by a team of mu...
EP. 1192 - Filmmaker Alijah Johnson (CIRCLES)
April 17, 2024 17:07 - 23.8 MBCIRCLES, 6min., USA Directed by Alijah Johnson “Circles” is a visually stunning short film that takes the audience on a symbolic journey of personal transformation. The protagonist undergoes a profound metamorphosis, depicted through allegorical scenes representing different stages of self-discovery and growth. “Circles” explores the intricate dance between self-discovery, vulnerability, determination, sacrifice, and artistic power. Through its rich symbolism and powerful visuals, the film ...
EP. 1191 - Media Artist Yiou Wang (WATER ALWAYS GOES WHERE IT WANTS TO GO)
April 17, 2024 16:58 - 22.2 MBWATER ALWAYS GOES WHERE IT WANTS TO GO, 5min., Romania New Media Artist by Yiou Wang “Water Always Goes Where It Wants to Go” is an ecoperformance CG art video of the body in synergy with the storied landscape of water. How can we go back to something we already have? We are born out of water, and water constitutes our body, our territories, and our myths. Mapping water through the body, in between transitory space for waters, the short film investigates the relationship between the self, i...
EP. 1191 - Filmmaker Yiou Wang (WATER ALWAYS GOES WHERE IT WANTS TO GO)
April 17, 2024 16:58 - 22.2 MBWATER ALWAYS GOES WHERE IT WANTS TO GO, 5min., Romania Directed by Yiou Wang “Water Always Goes Where It Wants to Go” is an ecoperformance CG art video of the body in synergy with the storied landscape of water. How can we go back to something we already have? We are born out of water, and water constitutes our body, our territories, and our myths. Mapping water through the body, in between transitory space for waters, the short film investigates the relationship between the self, its embod...
EP. 1190 - Filmmaker Suniva Maya Miller (ROOM OF MEMORIES)
April 17, 2024 16:50 - 20.6 MBROOM OF MEMORIES, 2min., Australia Directed by Suniva Maya Miller The story of heartbreak told from the memory center of the brain. https://instagram.com/caffeinated_dream_dream Get to know the filmmaker: It was my first ever animated film that I developed during my first year of university. For some reason I had this feeling that I had to make something so emotional and deep. At the time I had just been through a pretty rough breakup with someone who I had been friends with for much lon...
EP. 1189 - Filmmakers Rebecca Arends & Nora Williams (PROHAIRESIS)
April 17, 2024 16:43 - 28.2 MBPROHAIRESIS, 13min., USA Directed by Rebecca Arends A 13 minute dance film featuring four female dancers filmed in four international locations and an all-female string quartet filmed in Chicago. The dance is based on Stoic philosopher Epictetus’s concepts surrounding the faculty of choice, moral character and volition. http://prohairesisfilm.com/ https://www.facebook.com/rrhstrings/ https://www.instagram.com/noraruthwilliams/ Get to know the filmmakers: Rebecca Arends: Director/ Chor...
EP. 1188 - Filmmaker Mark Stas (EMERGING FROM THE SHADOWS)
April 17, 2024 16:36 - 20.3 MBEMERGING FROM THE SHADOWS, 14min., Belgium Directed by Mark Stas Takeda was forced to leave Asia after a tragic incident. He travelled but stayed close to the woods in order to remember his heart, but also to live a new life in Europe and tries to forget his past. After three years this peace is suddenly disturbed. While he goes running in the woods, Muto, an Italian gangster discovers suddenly an Asian man in the woods. Maybe this could be the killer his boss, Martello is looking for since...
EP. 1187 - Filmmaker Jan Jalenak (A SHATTERING)
April 17, 2024 15:35 - 20.8 MBA SHATTERING, 20min., USA Directed by Jan Jalenak A carefully constructed marriage implodes when an unexpected call unleashes a fragility and pain that have been simmering for years. http://babydollfilms.com/ https://www.facebook.com/JanJalenak https://www.instagram.com/janjalenak Jan Jalenak is back on the podcast after chatting about her previous film "You Can Kiss Me": https://www.wildsoundpodcast.com/the-film-podcast-by-wildsound/2021/11/6/november-7-2021-filmmaker-jan-jalenak-you...
EP. 1186 - Screenwriter John Woodard (A HOLIDAY CAROL)
April 09, 2024 01:50 - 23.1 MBWatch the Screenplay Reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAPTlkoZJlg Modern day adaptation of Dickens “A Christmas Carol.” Evan Scrooge lives his life as a rich, greedy, bitter, closeted gay man, who despises the holidays. Until one Christmas Eve night, when his dead, ex-lover and business partner, Jake Marley, along with the three spirits of Christmas Present, Past, and Yet to Come, show Scrooge the errors of his ways. Leading Scrooge to open his heart and love for the holidays, as we...
EP. 1185 - Filmmaker Elya Randrianaivo (BLUE DANCE)
April 09, 2024 01:44 - 18.7 MBBLUE DANCE, 9min., France Directed by Elya Randrianaivo A widow is torn between traumatic terrorist memories and her son’s needs of attention. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt29306931/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk https://instagram.com/lechoduntircourtmetrage Get to know the filmmaker: Exploring a space to lament without being consumed with sadness You can sign up for the 7 day free trial at www.wildsound.ca (available on your streaming services and APPS). There is a DAILY film festival to watch, plu...
EP. 1184 - Filmmaker Andy Carruthers (TARARUA S-K)
April 09, 2024 01:39 - 20.1 MBTARARUA S-K, 22min., New Zealand Directed by Andy Carruthers Have you ever wondered what it feels like to push your limits in the wild, facing the ultimate physical challenge? The Tararua SK Traverse is waiting for you. https://tararuask.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TararuaSK https://www.instagram.com/tararuask_film/ Get to know the filmmaker: I want to inspire people to go on an adventure ⛰️ You can sign up for the 7 day free trial at www.wildsound.ca (available on your streaming se...
EP. 1183 - Filmmakers Valentina Himmelbauer, Myriam Angela, Tess Hermann (QUESTIONING THE WINDOW)
April 09, 2024 01:34 - 16.2 MBQUESTIONING THE WINDOW, 19min., Austria Directed by Vulpecula Collective In an intensive conversation in her old apartment in Vienna, the world-experienced artist Beta tries to take away young Gamma’s fears, among other things in connection with her native Burgenland-Croatian language – just as her mentor Alpha had once managed to do with her. But unlike Alpha, Beta doesn’t enjoy playing with her partner’s fears. Get to know filmmakers Valentina Himmelbauer, Myriam Angela, Tess Hermann – ...
EP. 1182 - Screenwriter Matt Gallagher (GREEN RUSH)
April 09, 2024 01:29 - 20.5 MBWatch the Screenplay Reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQ-DmtHBCeU Out of work actors in LA plan a robbery of a marijuana dispensary in the middle of Covid lockdown. Get to know the writer: The plot is a heist of a dispensary during the peak of Covid lockdown. But the story is about who is winning and losing in the modern American economy. In it, a couple young American males have lost faith in the late capitalist system. History tells us that when young males feel lost en masse, b...
EP. 1181 - Producer/Creator Kyle Joshua Jacobs (CRISIS)
April 09, 2024 01:26 - 16.6 MBCRISIS, 6min,. USA Directed by Patrick Wei Set against the backdrop of a drought-stricken New York City, this gripping short film delves into the harsh realities faced by its residents as the government imposes a stringent water rationing measure, limiting each individual to just 1 gallon and 3 ounces of water daily. As tensions rise and survival instincts kick in, “Crisis” paints a harrowing picture of the potential consequences of our environmental actions and the lengths to which people ...
EP. 1180 - Filmmaker Katherine Connor Duff (THE SLATE)
April 09, 2024 01:22 - 19.5 MBTHE SLATE, 8min., USA Directed by Katherine Connor Duff A struggling actress attempts to film a self tape. https://www.katherineconnorduff.com/ Get to know the filmmaker: This film was based on a domestic argument I found recorded on my self tape camera. I lost the argument, I lost the boyfriend, but I won Best Story at TOFFF! After finding said video, I thought it would make for a great short film, where reality is blurred à la cinéma vérité style of the new wave films of the 1960s. I w...
EP. 1179 - Filmmaker Ignatius Rake (‘SHE’S SO SPECTOR-ESQUE’)
April 09, 2024 00:12 - 18.7 MBANDY KEYS CLARK – ‘SHE’S SO SPECTOR-ESQUE’, 4min., UK Directed by Ignatius Rake An animated tribute to legendary singer and 60s icon Ronnie Spector (1943-2022), this epic music video for UK soul and ska stalwart Andy Keys Clark (AKC) blasts Space-Race rocketry out to the furthest corners of the cosmos to help a lovestruck astronaut reconnect with his enigmatic lover.https://www.ninjinart.com/ Get to know the filmmaker: I had worked with Andy Keys Clark before on a couple of video projects...
EP. 1178 - Filmmaker Fernando Alberto Broce (OJUE)
April 09, 2024 00:09 - 15.8 MBOJUE, 13min,. USA Directed by Fernando Alberto Broce A panamanian fashion designer living in the US, who is embarrassed about her culture, is forced to bring her dad with dementia (who is convinced that he is still in Panama) to her most important exhibition. Get to know the filmmaker: Since I moved to Los Angeles two years ago, I have felt a great nostalgia for my country, Panama. I wanted to tell a story whose characters would reflect this. I wanted to tell a story that would serve as a ...
EP 1177 - Filmmaker Donald Rayne Mitchell (MARION GRUBER: PREPAREDNESS IS PREVENTION)
April 09, 2024 00:03 - 24.6 MBMARION GRUBER: PREPAREDNESS IS PREVENTION, 30min. USA Directed by Donald Rayne Mitchell Dr. Marion Gruber is a world-renowned expert in vaccine development, regulation, and licensure. She worked at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for many years, serving as the director of the Office of Vaccines Research & Review (OVRR) from 2012-2021. In this short film, Dr. Gruber and several of her colleagues describe their efforts to ensure that life-saving vaccines were available during some...
EP. 1176 - Writer/Actor Diana Matlak & Director Iza Pajak (SETTING BOUNDARIES)
April 08, 2024 23:59 - 19.6 MBSETTING BOUNDARIES, 5min., Poland Directed by Iza Pajak A woman tries to set boundaries while struggling to fight for her needs. Get to know writer/producer/star Diana Matlak: I have been struggling with setting boundaries my entire life.I was a people pleaser and still to this day I find it not easy to set boundaries.The subject of this film is very personal to me. I also think that the ability to set boundaries is an issue for a lot of people nowadays. A lot of us wanna meet other peopl...
EP. 1175 - Filmmaker Daniel Rodrigues Correia (YUGO MANCHESTER)
April 08, 2024 23:56 - 16.5 MBYUGO MANCHESTER, 13min., Netherlands Directed by Daniel Rodrigues Correia “MARIBOR, YUGO MANCHESTER” is a captivating dance short-film that takes the audience on an immersive journey through the evolution of the city’s industry, rise, and fall in Maribor (Slovenia) during the 20th century. Through mesmerizing choreography and powerful storytelling, the film unravels the transformation of Maribor from an industrial powerhouse to a cultural gem. Each dance sequence illuminates key historical ...
EP. 1174 - Filmmaker Chistopher Newhard (LITTLE EMPTY BOXES)
April 08, 2024 04:10 - 17.7 MBLITTLE EMPTY BOXES, 99min., USA Directed by Max Lugavere, Chris Newhard Little Empty Boxes is a feature length documentary from filmmaker Max Lugavere, who chronicles the last several years of his mothers' life as she battles a mysterious form of Dementia. As Kathy's world begins to deteriorate around her, Max consults with some of the world's leading experts in medicine to learn how diet and lifestyle affects our brain. https://www.littleemptyboxes.com/ https://www.instagram.com/littleem...
EP. 1173 - Filmmaker Christie Pawluch (IN BETWEEN)
April 08, 2024 04:01 - 20.9 MBIN BETWEEN, 14min., Canada Directed by Christie Pawluch In Between tells the story of Blake, who lives a happy heteronormative life with her long time partner, Eric. After some vivid unexpected dreams, she gets a visit from a love from her past life, Adeline, who shows up to her home from across the world. If your past showed up on your doorstep… what would you do? http://chriativeproductions.com/ https://www.instagram.com/chriativeproductions/ Get to know the filmmaker: Heartbreak. Aft...
EP. 1172 - Filmmaker Christian Wehrle (WORLD WAR II: THE SHIPWRECKS OF TRUK LAGOON)
April 08, 2024 03:58 - 17.8 MBWORLD WAR II: THE SHIPWRECKS OF TRUK LAGOON, 45min., Germany Directed by Christian Wehrle “World War II: The Shipwrecks of Truk Lagoon” is a 45-minute documentary that dives into the haunting underwater world of Chuuk Lagoon, a site of immense historical and ecological significance. Once a formidable fortress for the Japanese Imperial Navy during World War II, this tranquil Pacific lagoon now cradles a ghostly fleet of sunken warships and aircraft, remnants of the devastating Operation Hail...