WILDsound: The Film Podcast

In each episode, our host Matthew Toffolo talks storytelling and film. Conversations with film professionals and great storytelling moments.

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  EP. 1847: Screenwriter Maria Skillings (Echoes of Erdington)

  Sep 13, 2026—

  Watch the best scene reading: https://youtu.be/LeLjDjPZmLY Matthew Toffolo interviewed Maria Lena Skillings about her feature screenplay "Echoes of Erdington," which was selected from the Horror Underground Festival. Maria explained that the screenplay was inspired by true events involving two identical murders that occurred 157 years apart in Irdington, England - one in the 1800s and another in the 1970s. She described how she developed the story by researching these real cases and incorporating elements of a potential curse or reincarnation theme. Maria discussed her decision to set the story in the 1990s, noting that she preferred this era for its charm, character connections, and the absence of modern technology that would interfere with character development. She shared that the screenplay took seven years to complete and involved extensive research and feedback from her sister to ensure the ending provided proper closure and redemption for the main character. The conversation also covered Maria's background as a journalist and her work in both acting and writing, including a children's book and other screenplays. —- 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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  EP. 1846: Screenwriter Michael Hayes (In The Shadows)

  Sep 13, 2026—

  Matthew Toffolo interviewed Michael Hayes about his winning teleplay screenplay "In the Shadows," which tells the story of a retired teacher coming to terms with his bisexuality while being in an interracial marriage. Michael explained that the five-episode mini-series explores how his character's wife handles his developing intergenerational relationship with a younger man, addressing themes of bisexuality, marriage, and emotional connection. When asked about his writing background, Michael revealed this was his first screenplay despite having written three books over 15-20 years, stating that reading Julia Cameron's "The Artist's Way" unblocked his creative writing in screenplay format. The conversation also touched on Michael's personal experiences with bisexuality, his meeting with James Baldwin in 1973 while stationed in Germany, and his historical non-fiction books about American presidents, particularly focusing on the political climate from Eisenhower through Nixon. —- 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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  EP. 1845: Poet Alexander Lizardo Peterson (BODY FOR WHO)

  Sep 12, 2026—

  Watch the POETRY movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glnV1DMyRW8 The conversation centered on Alexander Lizardo Peterson's poem "Body for Who," which was adapted into a poetry film by WILDsound. Alexander shared that the poem's inspiration came from his lifelong struggles with body image, influenced by cultural expectations and social media standards, but that perspective shifted positively after the birth of his son. He discussed his journey with writing, including his initial dislike of poetry, his evolution through different college majors, and how his wife's encouragement led him to pursue English and writing. Alexander reflected on his personal growth, the importance of his family's support, and his aspirations to publish a poetry book and write screenplays. The discussion also touched on the emotional experience of parenthood and the desire to cherish each moment with his young son. —- 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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  EP. 1844: Filmmaker Ivars Kovalevskis (QUELLED)

  Sep 11, 2026—

  Matthew Toffolo interviewed Ivars Kovalevskis about his short film "Quelled," a psychological crime thriller from Ireland that won at the Thriller/Suspense festival. Ivars discussed his background in film, starting in his 40s after learning graphic design and animation, and his collaboration with the Dublin Filmmakers group, where he met crew members and actors. He explained his multi-role approach as director, cinematographer, and editor to reduce costs while maintaining creative control and described the film's production process, including location scouting in Dublin city center and County Wicklow, as well as the collaboration with sound designer Rinsler on the atmospheric sound design. The conversation covered the film's structure, which subverts typical short film conventions by introducing the antagonist first before revealing the protagonist, and explored Ivars' interest in psychological themes and the human mind, particularly concepts like confabulation and PTSD-related memory issues. https://www.instagram.com/iyeofomedia https://www.instagram.com/blualexfilm —- 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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  EP. 1843: Filmmaker Johnny Mischief-Cancer (ROAD CALLED HOME)

  Sep 9, 2026—

  Matthew Toffolo chatted with Johnny Mischief-Cancer, about his animated music video "Roll Call Home" for Jenny Wu's song, which was showcased at Sci-Fi/Fantasy Film Festival. Johnny, based in Portland, Oregon, directed and animated the entire project himself, including rotoscoping and mouth movement work, though he had to take a six-month hiatus due to the sudden death of an old bandmate. The video depicts a space journey metaphor for touring as a musician, featuring alien species (crabs) and locations like Paris and Edmonton, with Johnny working remotely with Jenny who is based in Ottawa, Canada. Despite personal challenges, Johnny completed the project with support from his therapist, who helped him manage grief while working on the video. https://www.instagram.com/johnnycancer13/ —- 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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