WILDsound: The Film Podcast

EP. 1073 - Filmmaker Andrew Fitzgerald (AN ANGRY BOY)

AN ANGRY BOY, 99min,. USA Directed by Andrew Fitzgerald Owen was kidnapped by a ruthless predator when he was younger and his repressed memories are starting to flood back. As he struggles to piece together the haunting mystery of his past, he realizes what he must do – hunt him down and make him pay. https://www.facebook.com/anangryboy/ Get to know the filmmaker: This was the type of movie that I felt hadn't been made but was something I would definitely want to see. It’s a mix of some ...

EP. 1072 - Filmmakers Vitor Lopes & Stephen Brown (LAST CALL)

LAST CALL, 12min., USA Directed by Vitor Lopes, Stephen Brown A bartendress embroiled in a small-town romance is on the skeleton crew of a late-night dive bar when she encounters a mysterious patron who implores her to clean up an act of violence he has committed. Get to know filmmaker Stephen Brown: I was thrilled to read Vitor’s screenplay, and we saw an opportunity to film the short film in our hometown of Fayetteville, Georgia. It was encouraging to meet the cast virtually and to work...

EP. 1071 - Filmmaker Miguel Soares Moreira (THE BOOK OF NAUGHTY KIDS)

THE BOOK OF NAUGHTY KIDS, 17min., Brazil Directed by Miguel Soares Moreira Amanda, a curious 10-year-old, wonders about the existence of Santa Claus. After some trouble at school caused by her classmates Marcel and Lana, she wishes they would disappear from her life. On Christmas Eve, she discovers that Santa might not be so good after all. Who is the naughty or the nice kid? https://www.crossfilmes.com/ https://instagram.com/olivrodcm Get to know the filmmaker: Probably the love of ori...

EP. 1070 - Filmmaker Julia Hayden Fung (STRANGER)

STRANGER, 5min., USA Directed by Julia Hayden Fung This film shows the experience of lost relationships through the eyes of a young girl. “Stranger” is a story of love, longing, and the regret through passing of time. https://www.instagram.com/jhf.ilms/ Get to know the filmmaker: I kind of just set out to create something I would be proud of and to start building my portfolio before college. I wanted to explore a few locations and the lighting I could get at certain points of the day, so...

EP. 1069 - Filmmaker Ian Ebright (PINWHEEL HORIZON)

PINWHEEL HORIZON, 14min., USA Directed by Ian Ebright On a barren planet, three elite warriors learn their final confrontation- a gang of 40- is waiting for them nearby. Get to know the filmmaker: After a personal loss, I became interested in exploring the topic through characters with different reactions to the same event. 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 selectio...

EP. 1068 - Screenwriter Gabrielle WIlliams (TAKE THE PLUNGE)

Watch the Screenplay Reading: https://youtu.be/MW0m51jMlVE A son is scared to jump off of the diving board, so the dad helps him build up the courage. 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.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod/ ...

EP. 1067 - Filmmaker François Charette (CONFLICT)

CONFLICT, 9min,. Canada Directed by François Charette A forest. A man in his forties sinks in, alone, abandoning his car on the side of the road. It sinks gradually, more and more hollow, suggesting to make peace with himself. The savagery of nature attracts him, without really knowing why. Insidiously, a metamorphosis begins, both moral and physical. The man finally transcends the forest. Get to know the filmmaker: It’s a very personal movie. I Had some experiences and needed to exorcise...

EP. 1066 - Filmmaker Dylan Edgardo Galicia León & Actress Ana Paulina Barrera (LET YOU GO)

LET YOU GO, 11min,. Mexico Directed by Dylan Edgardo Galicia León Andrea, a girl who’s in a lesbian relationship, begins to have visions of an old love that her heart has not overcome, the guilt she feels for her new relationship causes the memory of this past love to make her question her feelings and her own reality. Get to know the filmmaker: -What motivated me was that I recently graduated from film school this year in Mexico, so I just felt ready to do my own things now, with no rest...

EP. 1065 - Filmmaker Derek Bauder (POLLO LOCO)

POLLO LOCO, 26min,. USA Directed by Derek Bauder When a young, power-hungry drug dealer discovers the love of his life has been unfaithful with a member of his crew, he and his right-hand man seek revenge. https://www.instagram.com/dannydorito23/ https://www.facebook.com/bauderdj/ https://twitter.com/dannydorito23 Get to know the filmmaker: I have a social media audience of over 7.5 million followers. They are used to seeing me do goofy, cringy content and I wanted to do something more...

EP. 1064 - Filmmaker Claudia Mulet (BEYOND, a R.Evolution Latina)

BEYOND, a R.Evolucion Latina, 23min,. USA Directed by Claudia Mulet “Beyond” is a Documentary inspired by the Beyond Workshop Series, an adult training program created for young latinx performers in New York City. The documentary follows five young performers looking to develop their skills in order to “make it” to the Broadway Stage and understand the importance of their presence in the theater world for a more inclusive future. Get to know the filmmaker: After being working with R.Evolu...

EP. 1063 - Screenwriter Casey Seline (A-Okay)

Watch the Screenplay Reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgpA0h30_HQ Merritt and Hylan are returning to their high school for their ten year reunion. Friends and roommates, the two complete each other in being completely different; Hylan — a confident, sexually active and adventurous extrovert, and Merritt — a shy, hopeless romantic who is struggling with her sexual identity. Unlike Hylan, Merritt does not enjoy sex or physical intimacy and believes she may be asexual. Get to know the...

EP. 1062 - Filmmaker Anthony Carniello (MAKING A FRIEND)

MAKING A FRIEND, 13min,. Canada Directed by Anthony Carniello Jonathan Cooper is an autistic young man who craves acceptance. In a meet-and-greet event, he finds the courage to talk to Grim Andrews. However, his friendship gets threatened when Jonathan gets into an altercation at the event. https://carnielloa.myportfolio.com/making-a-friend Get to know the filmmaker: What motivated me was the subject matter and living through personal experiences. Having autism myself and being in the sa...

EP. 1061 - Filmmaker William Allum (NIGHT FEED)

NIGHT FEED, 1min., UK Directed by William Allum Late one night a baby is terrorized by a monster in their room. Get to know the filmmaker: My wife and I had just had our first baby, and the country was just about to go into lockdown with COVID.After many sleepless nights, and no family able to visit, it was just the three of us in a very small flat. Locked in with this tiny screaming thing, I wondered what it must look like from her perspective, maybe I am some kind of scary looming thing...

EP. 1060 - Filmmaker Shyamala Moorty (HOW DO YOU FALL OUT OF LOVE WITH COUNTRY MUSIC?)

HOW DO YOU FALL OUT OF LOVE WITH COUNTRY MUSIC?, 13min., USA Directed by Shyamala Moorty She just wants to sing country and western on stage, but it’s not easy for a South Asian-American in the deep south where every audience is a hostile one. “How Do You Fall Out of Love with County Music” is a humorous and moving short film about cultural alienation and the possibilities for human connection through music. Set on stage in a honky-tonk bar, Amy Singh courageously bares her soul to the audi...

EP. 1059 - Filmmaker Ryan Walker Page (WAWA BY THE OCEAN)

WAWA BY THE OCEAN, 5min., USA Directed by Ryan Walker Page A dance narrative that explores inner and outer landscapes—emphasizing the overlap of pain, sensuality, and joy. Get to know the filmmaker: I stumbled upon this song and it flung all the doors open for me. It connected me to my Quaker roots, my mother’s intense emotions, and the rare visual of Los Angeles when it is hydrated. It cared for me during a grueling medical procedure and I would use it for dance classes. After a few mont...

EP. 1058 - Filmmaker Ovidiu Georgescu (THE MEMORY OF THE MOMENT)

THE MEMORY OF THE MOMENT, 60min., Romania Directed by Ovidiu Georgescu An 80 years old woman, former teacher, lives alone in an isolated village in Transilvania, located on a 1200m high mountain. She’s created an important space for books, music and poetry next to her assets and the animals that live in her homestead, built over 90 years ago by her family. At the end of this journey we’ll discover a world of the past, present and future – the world of Viorica C?tuna. Get to know the filmma...

EP. 1057 - Screenwriter Martin White II (WRATH)

Watch the Screenplay Reading: https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/wrath Get to know the writer: The best way I can summarize my screenplay is: "The Seven Deadly Sins invade Heaven. One goes rogue and fights against the other six." While I don't really like to think in terms of genre when I write, I'd say that the best genre to classify this as would be action. I think it could also fall under fantasy as well. You can sign up for the 7 day free trial at www.wildsound.ca (available on your stre...

EP. 1056 - Filmmaker Lijie Xie (MOTHERLAND)

MOTHERLAND, 19min., USA Directed by Lijie Xie When a Chinese mother visits her son in Manhattan to celebrate news of his engagement, she’s taken aback to discover that her son is actually planning to marry another man. As she watches the couple prepare to come out to her, she must grapple with her emotions and decide how to react to the news. Get to know the filmmaker: I spent a whole year during COVID, 24/7, with my family, particularly with my mom who traveled from China to assist my si...

EP. 1055 - Filmmaker Joel Koskinen (MATERNITY)

MATERNITY, 5min., Finland Directed by Joel Koskinen A timid, pregnant woman living alone, finds her inner strength when she must defend herself against a mysterious intruder. https://www.instagram.com/maternity_film/ Get to know the filmmaker: My motivation of making this film was to tell meaningful stories. There are moments in life when particular ideas and elements of the story hit me and won’t leave me alone. That is a sign that the idea is something worthwhile really doing. One topi...

EP. 1054 - Filmmaker Kieran Freemantle (JUST A GIRL)

JUST A GIRL, 19min., UK Directed by Kieran Freemantle A girl escapes from a secret government facility and tries to convince a hermit to help her get home. 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.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundp...

EP. 1053 - Filmmaker Giacomo Segers (THE GREAT NO-MAN’S LAND)

THE GREAT NO-MAN’S LAND, 6min,. Belgium Directed by Giacomo Segers A fantasy creature by the name of Chloro undertakes a journey across the Great No-Man’s Land; a ruined fantasy world destroyed by mechanized conflict. He does this in order to return to his home and reunite with his family. Get to know the filmmaker: I’m a worldbuilder at heart. I love to enrich myself in the setting of a story, and I have a strong fondness for movies, games, and literature set in the wonderful realm of fa...

EP. 1052 - Filmmaker Dele Ajayi (ACRONIUS)

ACRONIUS, 2min., UK Directed by Dele Ajayi After decades of turmoil, the Kingdom of Sonuria is finally at peace. This new era, established by the good King Acronius, has been noted for its prosperity. https://www.fluid-lab.com/portfolio/acroniushttps://www.instagram.com/fluid.lab/ Get to know the filmmaker: The project started very small, from the cog tunnel at the end of the film. I saw a similar short sequence in someone’s showreel and felt I should do something similar but I felt the ...

EP. 1051 - Screenwriter André Meira (A Dangerous Gamble)

Watch the Screenplay Reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZL_415N30eg A woman with mental health issues, pressured by the insults of her own mother, attempts to stage the kidnapping of her daughter to prove she can make money… but the stunt goes wrong. Get to know the writer: – “A Dangerous Gamble” is the story of a woman who tries to circumvent her sensitive monetary situation and family peer pressure in risky or illegal ways, and it all goes drastically wrong. It is, ultimately, a r...

EP. 1050 - Filmmaker AJ Moss (THE LAST ASHLYN)

THE LAST ASHLYN, 9min,. USA Directed by AJ Moss A young girl in an ancient, fantasy world attempts to stop her mother and father, the last of her family, from dueling to the death over honor and spite. Get to know the filmmaker: For a decade I have slowly added to this fantasy world as both a hobby and in hopes that one day it might become something more. I wanted to tell something very contained and personal so I chose this small story that took place early on in the world when the world...

EP. 1049 - Filmmaker Susie Song, Anatole Hou Yeung Sloan (VOLUCAP: CAPTURING THE FUTURE)

VOLUCAP: CAPTURING THE FUTURE, 7min., China Directed by Susie Song, Anatole Hou Yeung Sloan Volumetric capture is an emerging form of video technology that delivers a close to the real experience, made the viewer feels like it is part of it. A German startup that is pushing the limits of what is feasible, which is one of the leading companies in the Volumetric capture field. The firm’s is currently focus on the film industry, such as The Matrix Resurrections, is one of the movies in which h...

EP. 1048 - Screenwriter Paul Hickman (THE ASSASSIN'S APPRENTICE 1 & 2)

THE ASSASSIN'S APPRENTICE 2: SILBADORES OF THE CANARY ISLANDS, 25min., USA Directed by Russ Emanuel Kaylee, an apprentice assassin for TAA Corp., is taking a long-deserved vacation in the Canary Islands, when her Freerunner drone arrives to project a holographic image of Rick, her handler. Rick explains to Kaylee that her vacation has been cut short, and that she is being urgently summoned by Roy, the head of TAA Corp.’s Canary Island Bureau headquarters, for a new mission. Kaylee follows t...

EP. 1047 - Filmmaker Robert Steven Mack (DANCING MAN)

DANCING MAN, 23min., USA Directed by Robert Steven Mack, Clarisse Gamblin David, a young and quixotic dancer, is confronted with the decision of whether to stay at a Midwestern ballet company with his new love interest Gabrielle or follow a promising choreographer to New York to chase his pipe dream of dancing in Golden Age musicals. Featuring vibrant cinematography, an elegant score by Yi-Chen Chiang, and toe-tapping choreography by Chris Lingner, Dancing Man showcases dancers from IU Ball...

EP. 1046 - Filmmaker Renetta G. Amador (GUMMIES)

GUMMIES, 5min,. USA Directed by Renetta G. Amador A tomboy transforms the gender trappings of her room to show her cruel mother how sugar and spice don’t equal nice. http://www.mexecutionerproductions.com/ https://www.instagram.com/gummies_film/ Get to know the filmmaker: After I graduated college I worked as a Program Director for a GLBTQI++ organization working with teens from 12 – 19 who were struggling with their sexual identity. I met the writer of Gummies through a film festival t...

EP. 1045 - Filmmaker Matthew Williams-Ellis (KARIBU NYUMBANI)

KARIBU NYUMBANI, 12min,. UK Directed by Matthew Williams-Ellis “Karibu Nyumbani” translates as “Welcome to my Home” in Swahili. Guides in the Maasai Mara have a deep-rooted pride, knowledge, and love for wildlife. This film encapsulates that passion from the perspective of George Osono, a guide in Mara North Conservancy, who completely embodies this spirit of caring for nature. https://www.matthewwilliams-ellis.com/karibu-nyumbani Get to know the filmmaker: I had a month in Kenya and kn...

EP. 1044 - Filmmaker Christina Hulen (EVERYTHING’S FINE)

EP. 1043 - Filmmaker Brent Peterson & Actor Virginia Asbury (STAR WARS: RENDEZVOUS)

STAR WARS: RENDEZVOUS, 20min., USA Directed by Brent L Peterson A pair of do-gooders attempt to protect a young, force-sensitive girl from bounty hunters on their way to rendezvous with a mysterious contact with the power to protect her much better than they can. https://antigravityfilms.com/projects Get to know the filmmaker: Many motivations. I’ve been a Star Wars fan since I was a little kid and after seeing so many Star Wars fan films on YouTube, thought it was a great option to div...

EP. 1042 - Filmmaker Jamie Norrie (TOXIC SHOCK)

TOXIC SHOCK, 9min., Canada Directed by Jamie Norrie Tatiana wakes up confused about where she is, what happened the night before, and why there’s a gorgeous man sleeping next to her. She discreetly makes her way to the washroom to avoid disturbing her mystery partner, until she discovers an unwanted surprise. She hurries back to the bed and finds out that her worst nightmare has come true. She’s left a giant red period stain on the bed. Suddenly, Tatiana feels like a criminal in a crime sce...

EP. 1041 - Filmmaker Matthew Lee (THE STOLEN KINGDOMS)

THE STOLEN KINGDOMS – PILOT, 4min,. UK Directed by Matthew Lee The series follows the exploits of Siriol, a young mute girl and a small dragon as they journey across the land to help the wildlife. https://www.tealeavespics.com/the-stolen-kingdoms https://www.facebook.com/TheStolenKingdoms Get to know the filmmaker: I have been a huge fantasy fan since I was a child. Ones like Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Disney fairy tales and so on. I have been wanting to create a fantasy story of ...

EP. 1040 - Director Billy Jack & Writer Justin Cole (SPARROW STREET)

SPARROW STREET, 93min,. USA Directed by Billy Jack A typical suburban neighborhood is plunged into a nightmare as an invisible, monstrous force begins picking the neighbors off, one by one. The terror outside the house is no match to the terror that forms inside the house where survival, isolation, and hunger all play tricks of the mind for a man, an expectant wife, and their unborn child. The film begs the big question and the great reveal – What is eating the neighbors? https://sparrowst...

EP. 1039 - Writer/Producer Belinda Gosbee (AMEND)

AMEND, 19min., USA Directed by Jianna Maarten Saada Rachael lives an isolated existence, haunted by an unspeakable past. But when a young boy upends her tightly controlled world, she’s forced to face her own demons. https://www.amendshortfilm.com/ https://www.facebook.com/amendfilm https://twitter.com/amend_film https://instagram.com/amend_film Get to know writer/producer Belinda Gosbee: I was so desperate to express what I was feeling about gun violence in America. As a foreigner (Au...

EP. 1038 - Filmmakers Madina Baimakhanova & Thomas Calvin Schultz (THE PENCIL)

THE PENCIL, 10min., USA Directed by Thomas Calvin Schultz Sara, a struggling artist who discovers a unique pencil that can solve all her problems. But her dreams turn into a nightmare when a malevolent demonic creature from Kazakh legends gets unleashed. https://thepencilshortfilm.com/ https://www.facebook.com/thepencilshortfilm https://www.instagram.com/thepencilshortfilm/ Get to know writer/director Madina Baimakhanova & director Thomas Calvin Schultz: My wife and I always wanted to ...

EP. 1037 - Filmmaker/Musician John Denicola (FLOAT ON HOPE)

FLOAT ON HOPE, 5min., USA Directed by Debra DeNicola, John DeNicola Float on Hope reflects on our feelings of how we are leaving planet Earth to our children and fellow beings. We thought the idea could be illustrated through the eyes of a young mouse that lives in the Amazon rainforest near Manaus, Brazil. The Mouse from Manaus can represent any living being on this earth that will be affected by the escalating global perils of Climate Change. John DeNicola’s music inspired lyricist Jason ...

EP. 1036 - Actor/Producer Hannah Carman (THE FIVE STAGES)

THE FIVE STAGES, 12min., USA Directed by Jessica Orcsik Eva Allen is a recently single, devastated young woman. She enters a black box theatre being filled with well-dressed and put together people, laughing and drinking. A variety act performance is about to begin. http://www.diversitypictures.org/ https://www.instagram.com/thefivestages_ Get to know producer/actor Hannah Carman: At the time of making the film, I was studying full time as a student at the American Arts Film and Televis...

EP. 1035 - Filmmaker Harper Brock (MISSING IN THE MIDWEST)

MISSING IN THE MIDWEST, 18min., USA, Documentary Directed by Harper Brock Filmmaker Harper Brock journeys back to her roots to learn what happened to her cousin Joelle Lockwood whose 2014 abduction case shocked southwestern Indiana. http://missinginthemidwestdocumentary.com/ https://www.instagram.com/missinginmidwest/ Get to know the filmmaker; My family, both my parents and extended family in Indiana really pushed for me to do this project as my student thesis at SCAD. I don’t think I ...

EP. 1034 - Filmmaker William Davern (FREE SPEECH TO CANCEL CULTURE; PROFILES IN CANADIAN COMEDY)

FREE SPEECH TO CANCEL CULTURE; PROFILES IN CANADIAN COMEDY, 96min., Canada Directed by William Davern Ten veteran comedians and TV personalities share insightful, often hilarious tales of the comedy business and the shifting attitude(s) of audiences. http://www.davernproductions.com/ Get to know the filmmaker: I’ve been a touring stand up comic for 25 years. Am also a film school graduate and recipient of the Norman Jewison Award for a short drama now part of the National Film Board of C...

EP. 1033 - Filmmaker Jo Southwell (ECHO)

ECHO, 15min., UK, Family/Fantasy Directed by Jo Southwell Echo, tells the story of Alice, a young woman so traumatized by the loss of her baby that she shuts herself off emotionally from her partner and retreats into a fantasy world where she is able to connect with the essence of the child she lost, who we call Echo. After an elaborate underwater game of hide and seek, which clearly fills her with joy, Alice comes to the realization that she must make a choice; sink down into the dark wate...

EP. 1032 - Screenwriter P. James Norris (BEYOND THE DOOR)

BEYOND THE DOOR, 12min., USA Directed by Gregory Klino, MJ Palo When a man buys a cuckoo clock for his wife, he discovers that there is more behind the cuckoo’s door than just the cuckoo. Get to know writer P. James Norris: I took Aaron Sorkin’s Masterclass on screenwriting in 2018 and our first assignment was to adapt a short story as a no more than 10 page screenplay. I don’t remember remember how I stumbled across Philip K. Dick’s 1954 short story, “Beyond the Door”—I know I was search...

EP. 1031 - Writer Claudia Dato (THE WHITE FENCE)

Watch the Screenplay Reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqBN0uGKVkA It’s 1953 and Helen Parker’s husband has been MIA in Korea for 18 months. When a local bully graffiti’s her white fence, handy woman Lou Taylor shows up to paint the fence and steal her heart. In the end Helen must decide on which side of the fence to live. Get to know the writer: The White Fence is a period drama set in the early 1950s during the Korean War. Helen Parker’s husband George is an Air Force Captain w...

EP. 1030 - Filmmaker Gale Smith (WHISKERED AWAY)

WHISKERED AWAY, 5min., USA Directed by Gale Smith When a stray cat sets out on a quest for a home, she encounters a witch who seems to be the perfect owner… maybe too perfect. She must decide whether to turn a blind eye for the sake of her newfound family. https://whiskered-away.weebly.com/ https://www.instagram.com/galeanimation/ Get to know the filmmaker: I have always loved working with animal characters. My pets were some of my very first drawing inspirations. When it was time for m...

EP. 1029 - Filmmaker Daniel Wolff (GUARDIANS OF THE FLAME)

GUARDIANS OF THE FLAME, 70min., USA Directed by Daniel Wolff Undeterred by decades of prejudice, post-Katrina neglect, and ongoing appropriation of their traditions, three generations of the extraordinary, multi-talented Harrison family guard their legacy and define what Black masking culture means in New Orleans today. https://www.guardiansoftheflamemovie.org/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088184293417 You can sign up for the 7 day free trial at www.wildsound.ca (available ...

EP. 1028 - Filmmaker Alexander Miguel (HOUSE OF MYSTIC MAGIC)

HOUSE OF MYSTIC MAGIC, 4min., UK Directed by Alexander Miguel In the House of Mystic Magic you will find all sorts. Creatures from Heaven to Hell and anything in between. Depicting a variety of scenarios all playing with the concept of the deadly sins, we showcase Mystic Magic’s fascination with dark, animalistic luxury couture. In today’s society more than ever the deadly sins powerfully elucidate some of the core emotional drivers of human behaviour which we explore in this avant-garde st...

EP. 1027 - Writer Alexander James Dingeman (UNCHOSEN)

Watch the Screenplay Reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHnJ6IoYEig When the Chosen One abandons their quest, the world turns to… someone. Get to know the screenwriter: I worked on it off and on for about 6 months. The first draft was done in a week or two but I needed to do research to get the dialogue just right and experiment with the characters’ personalities. You can sign up for the 7 day free trial at www.wildsound.ca (available on your streaming services and APPS). There is...

Ep. 1026 - Writer/Producer Portia A. Cosby (ON DEAF EARS)

ON DEAF EARS, 13min., USA Directed by Ty Hunt A mother’s worst fear comes true when her special needs daughter’s actions are misunderstood during a routine traffic stop. https://www.facebook.com/phyllgoodent https://www.instagram.com/phyllgoodent/ Get to know Portia A. Cosby: I have a daughter with special needs, and the scenario in the film has always been a concern. What happens if her processing time and level of understanding lags in an intense or critical situation? I decided to f...

Ep. 1025 - Actor/Filmmaker Alessia Fionda (GIVE US A SMILE)

GIVE US A SMILE, 13min., USA Directed by Alessia Fionda A humorous retelling of the sitting of the Mona Lisa featuring the master himself, Leonardo da Vinci and his not so talented pupil, Alessio. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt20850030/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk https://instagram.com/alessiafionda Get to know the filmmaker: I was motivated to make this film because the script I had written encompassed everything I love. Women’s issues both past and present, art history and of course my favorite, ...

Ep. 1024 - Filmmaker Imtiaz Popat (HATE CAN KILL)

HATE CAN KILL, 30min., Canada Directed by Imtiaz Popat Hate Can Kill is a documentary by Imtiaz Popat that looks at the community response to the murder of Nirmal Singh Gill, a caretaker at the Guru Nanak Gurudwara in Surrey BC by five white supremacist skinheads in 1998 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064075958428 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 selecti...