Podcast: EP. 1700: Filmmaker Diana Densmore (CARDBOARD) www.youtube.com/watch?v=yu8V... Alice Prime, the lead actress, had been bugging me to make something with her and my daughter in it for years. So I was trying to write something that would allow them to play opposite each other. #wildsound

Podcast: EP. 1699: Creative team of THE DUET. (Dir. Gica Pucca. Pro. Karyante Franklin. Writer Kristina Perez www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPRT... Chat with the amazing creative team of THE DUET. (Director Gica Pucca. Producer Karyante Franklin. Writer/Dancer Kristina Perez) #wildsound #filmpodcast

Today’s FilmFreeway 50% off discount code: WILDsound Festival filmfreeway.com/WILDsoundFil... 50% off code: wild50 Entering its 19th year, WILDsound now gives filmmakers 5 tiers to showcase and promote their film. (all accepted films garner the audience feedback festival, 2 interviews #wildsound

Watch the Best of FEMALE Filmmakers Shorts Festival (in case you missed it) Watch the festival by signing up for the FREE 3-DAY trial using the link, or go to www.wildsound.ca Watch today’s Festival: www.wildsound.ca/videos/best-... #wildsound #watchmovies #filmfestival #femalefestival #film

Writing the Opposite Sex: Empathy in Screenwriting www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwT4... Winning #filmmaker Joel Brown (WHEN IT’S OVER) chats with Matthew Toffolo about his process of writing for the opposite sex. Listen, learn, and have empathy with writing female characters #writing #writer #filmmaker

From Sucking to Success: Embracing Your Creative Failures www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5WF... Winning #screenwriter Sarantos (X9) chats with Matthew Toffolo about their progress from being a really crappy writer to finally being pretty good at it. #screenwriting #creativefailure #writing

Deadline: BODY IMAGE Short Story Festival (automatic acceptance) storypitches.com/body-image-s... Submit your BODY IMAGE short story to the festival here, and we will automatically have it performed by a professional actor and turned into a promotional video #bodyimage #shortstory #writer

Deadline: BLACK #Screenwriters Festival blackfeedbackfilmfestival.com/black-screen... Submit your screenplay that’s written by a black writer and/or the main character(s) are black, to the festival. FULL FEEDBACK on your #screenplay from our committee of Professional Screenwriters #blackwriter

Deadline: WOMEN’S FICTION Novel Festival (3 options to submit) femalefilmfestival.com/womens-ficti... Submit your WOMEN’S FICTION Book by the deadline. Women’s fiction is a broad term for books that center on women’s experiences and are marketed to female readers. #novel #womensfiction #writing

Deadline Today: ROMANCE Poetry Contest (Get poem made into a movie. Every submission gets a poetry video reading.) Submit via the site: festivalforpoetry.com/romance-poet... Submit via Submittable: wildsoundwritingfestival.submittable.com/submit/34013... Accepting any #poetry about #ROMANCE

Deadline: TRAGEDY STAGE PLAY Writing Contest (get play performed by professional actors) wildsoundwritingfestival.submittable.com/submit/33140... SUBMIT your #STAGE-PLAY Today You will receive feedback on your play in 3-5 weeks #writing #festival #writer

Today’s FilmFreeway Testimonial: CHICAGO Feedback Film Festival filmfreeway.com/ChicagoFilmF... Receiving the fantastic feedback was not only uplifting for all involved in the project, but helps so very much with marketing and promotion for future projects. #filmfreeway #chicagofestival

Today’s FilmFreeway Deadline: ACTION/FANTASY/SCI-FI/THRILLER Festival filmfreeway.com/ActionAdvent... A showcase of the best Action/#Adventure/#Fantasy/#SciFi/#Thriller Films and Screenplays from around the world. In-person and hybrid screenings. Plus interviews for the artists. #actionfestival

Watch the LATINO #Filmmakers Festival (in case you missed it) In case you missed it, watch this amazing festival for the next 48 hours. Sign up for the FREE 3-day trial at www.wildsound.ca Direct festival link: www.wildsound.ca/videos/latin... #latinofilm #wildsound #film #watchmovies

Watch the Best of #COMEDY Shorts #Festival (in case you missed it) In case you missed it, watch this amazing festival for the next 48 hours. Sign up for the FREE 3-day trial at www.wildsound.ca Direct festival link: www.wildsound.ca/videos/best-... #wildsound #comedyfestival #watchmovies

Podcast: EP. 1697: Filmmaker Kim Saarinen (LOW ROAR – FIELD OF DREAMS) www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQTM... Low Roar – Field of Dreams, 4min., Ireland Directed by Kim Saarinen “Today I’ll be remembered Tomorrow just a dream It’s not what it seems” #wildsoundpodcast #wildsound #filmmaker #film

Podcast: EP. 1698: Filmmaker Jesus Narvaez (DARK TENET) www.youtube.com/watch?v=Egyx... Emily, Abby, Dan and Jake, arrive at the remote cabin for a relaxing weekend. After settling in, Jake receives a call and leaves abruptly, expressing concern over a family emergency. #wildsound #filmpodcast

Mastering the Indie Feature Film Edit: Testing and Tone Shifts www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXLK... Award winning filmmaker Max Neace (SHIFT) talks with Matthew Toffolo about the art editing your feature. Making sure you do an audience test screening where you can hear their perspective of the film.

Why We Need to Rebrand the Rat www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VWW... #Environmental #filmmaker Tracy Graziano (Our Threatened & Endangered Species Allegheny Woodrats) talks with Matthew Toffolo about #RATS in general, the basis of her new film, and how the world simply needs to rebrand them. #wildsound

LGBTQ+ Novel Festival. (3 options to submit). lgbttorontofilmfestival.com/lgbtq-novel-... 3 Options to submit. - 1st Chapter for feedback - Full novel for feedback - video promotional performance of #novel #wildsound #novelfestival #book #writer

BIOGRAPHY Short Story Festival (everyone wins) storypitches.com/biography-sh... A biography is a written account of a person’s life that tells the story of their experiences, accomplishments, and challenges. #shortstory #wildsound #biography #writing #writer

Why Acting Classes are the Ultimate Therapy www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3q7... Romanian actor Irini Katz (GUILLOTINE) chats with Hannah Ehman about her vast experiences being a part of acting classes and how they become a class of personal therapy & self-discovery without ever realizing it #wildsound

Today’s FilmFreeway Testimonial: ROMANCE/RELATIONSHIPS Film & Screenplay Festival filmfreeway.com/RomanceFesti... What an incredibly special festival! I’m so grateful to have had my short film After Sunset screen at the FEEDBACK #Romance & #Relationships Festival. 10/10 #filmfreeway #festival

MELODRAMA STAGE PLAY Writing Contest (get play performed by professional actors) wildsoundwritingfestival.submittable.com/submit/33139... Submit your 10 Page #Play, 1 Act Play, or Full Stage Play SUBMIT your #STAGEPLAY Today You will receive feedback on your play in 3-5 weeks #wildsound

Today’s Screenplay Deadline: RELIGION & SPIRITUALITY Screenplay Festival storypitches.com/religion-spi... Submit your #Religion or #Spirituality #SCREENPLAY to the #Festival, and we will automatically have it performed by a professional actor and turned into a promotional video #wildsound

BALLAD Poetry Contest (Get poem made into a movie. Every submission gets a poetry video reading.) wildsoundwritingfestival.submittable.com/submit/34063... Accepting any poetry in any genre or length that’s about #BALLAD in any way. ALL entries get #poem made into #performance video. #wildsound

FEMALE Filmmakers Festival (50% off) FilmFreeway Discount Code filmfreeway.com/FEEDBACKFema... 50% off discount code: female50 Over 90 FIVE Star Reviews to date! The goal is to showcase the best of female talent in film & TV from around the world. #femalefestival #filmfreeway #filmfestival

Today’s #FilmFreeway Deadline: Action/Crime/Mystery Festival (36 FIVE Star Reviews) filmfreeway.com/crimemystery “Festival is definitely worth your time! They provide invaluable resources for filmmakers, and they also are very helpful while recognizing your work. I recommend.” #crime #mystery

Daily Novel Festival Contests All of these contests give you 3 options to submit: Full Novel; 1st Chapter; Performance video readings. festivalreviews.org/daily-novel-... #novel #books #writer #novelist #writingfestival

Daily Stage Play Contest Deadlines Submit to these contests via Submittable. Full feedback on every submissions. Winners get their play performed by professional actors and made into a promotional video. festivalreviews.org/daily-stage-... #submittable #writer #stageplay #playwright #play

Today’s FilmFreeway (50% off) discount code: FANTASY/SCI-FI Film & Screenplay Festival filmfreeway.com/FantasySciFi... 50% off code: scififantasy50 This is a HYBRID film festival with live public screenings for the audience feedback video you, plus an optional virtual 2nd showcase #filmfreeway

Today’s FilmFreeway Deadline: EXPERIMENTAL/DANCE/MUSIC Festival (205 FIVE STAR Reviews!) filmfreeway.com/Experimental... In-person public screenings, plus other avenues to enhance the filmmaker’s film (audience feedback video, virtual festival, blog & podcast interview). #experimentalfestival

Today’s FilmFreeway Testimonial: UNDER 5 Minute Festival filmfreeway.com/Under5minFil... Great film festival and had the honor of being awarded Best Short Film for my short film “Routine” – it has helped so much that we were able to make a feature sequel called “Staycation” #filmfreeway #festival

Watch the WILDsound #ALTERNATIVE Film Festival (in case you missed it) In case you missed it, watch this amazing festival for the next 48 hours. Sign up for the FREE 3-day trial at www.wildsound.ca Direct festival link: www.wildsound.ca/videos/wilds... #wildsound #watchmovies #film #festival

Podcast: EP. 1695: Filmmaker Justin Walker (THE ANCIENT TIME PIECE) www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5Pc... My daughter Islien (co-director and lead actress) wrote the short story The Ancient Time piece when she was 11 years old, the short story was published in the compilation book. #wildsound #podcast

Podcast: EP. 1696: Director Sebastian Roberts. Actor Rosie Hollinghurst. 1st AD: Jenny Edwards (HELLO) www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PfO... I took some time away from filmmaking, and when I decided to come back, I was very conscious about doing it in a sustainable, practical way. #wildsound #podcast

The Art of Directing Intimacy: Creating Safe Sets for Actors www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_-L... Filmmaker Ally May (THE ABIDING) talks with Matthew Toffolo about filming intimate/sex scenes and making sure everyone feels safe and secure. #wildsound #sexscenes #intimacy #filmmaking #acting

Why Stop-Motion is the Gateway to Live-Action Filmmaking www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRho... Filmmaker Fuzhi Zhao (Feet Don’t Fail Me Now) chats with Matthew Toffolo about shooting her first live-action film after making many stop-motion films. #wildsound #stopmotion #filmmaking #directing #story

Today’s Deadline: FEEDBACK Female Film Festival (FFFF) filmfreeway.com/FEEDBACKFema... 90 FIVE Star Reviews! The FEEDBACK Female Film Festival (FFFF) was created for women filmmakers and screenwriters. The goal is to showcase the best of female talent in film & TV from around the world.

Today’s FilmFreeway (50% off) discount code: Toronto/LA DOCUMENTARY Festival filmfreeway.com/TorontoDocum... 50% off discount code: torontodoc50off Entering its 11th year, Documentary Festival now gives filmmakers 5 tiers to showcase and promote their film. #documentary #docshorts #filmfreewsy

Today’s FilmFreeway Testimonial: FANTASY/SCI-FI Film & Screenplay Festival filmfreeway.com/FantasySciFi... I had a fantastic experience with this festival! I am very pleased with the audience feedback video, which gave me insightfull assessment of my film. #filmfreeway #scififestival #filmfestival

Watch the Winning ENVIRONMENTAL DOC Feature Film (in case you missed it) Sign up for the FREE 3-day trial at www.wildsound.ca Direct festival link: www.wildsound.ca/videos/winni... Our Threatened & Endangered Species: Allegheny Woodrats, 66min., USA #rats #wildsound #watchmovies #filmfestival

The Secret to On-Screen Chemistry: Building Trust as Actors www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjD3... Conversation with actor Doug Burch (COOP) on the art of trusting your co-star and building up the on-screen chemistry that is needed to get the best scene possible. #wildsound #acting #chemistry #actor

Directing Secrets: Mixing Trained Actors with Non-Actors for Realism www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZV6... . The art of bringing on trained actors and mixing them with non-actors who are cast for realism. It’s a great way to combine two types of actors into a film. #acting #actorchemistry #wildsound

Podcast: EP. 1694: Screenwriter Trey Randle (TO LIE AMONG THE SUGARCANE) www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVig... It’s about the #Sudanese civil war. The lost boys of Sudan and highlights the terror the orphans went through. Based on true events. #wildsound #filmpodcast #podcast #screenwriting #writer

Podcast: EP. 1693: #Screenwriter Algis Danaitis (THE DEVIL’S RIGHT HAND) www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-_C... A down-on-his-luck enforcer is hired to bring a young woman’s seducer back to Daddy for a particular vengeance. Daddy is an Arizona drug baron. Seducer works Daddy’s Mexican partner. #wildsound

Not selling out in the 1990s is what made you popular in TV and the movies. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Urhp... George Clooney’s “Dr. Doug Ross” was the epitome of a character who would NEVER sell out. In the 90s you DID NOT sell out. #wildsound #ertvshow #georgeclooney #dougross #sellingout

The “ER” TV episode that turned George Clooney into a star. www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GQE... Iconic episode that made George Clooney a star. Matthew Toffolo takes a deep dive into the episode that aired over 30 years ago. #wildsound #tvshow #television #georgeclooney #ertv

Today’s FilmFreeway Testimonial: ENVIRONMENTAL Film & #Screenplay Festival filmfreeway.com/Environmenta... My music video has been declared the BEST MUSIC VIDEO at the festival this year. Thanks to the jury and for the audience feedback! #filmfreeway #environmental #filmfestival #deadlines

Today’s FilmFreeway Discount Code: LGBTQ+ Toronto/LA Festival filmfreeway.com/LGBTTorontoF... 50% off discount code: lgbt50 An in-person & hybrid festival. Multiple screenings are presented, plus interviews with filmmakers, screenwriters, and their team. #filmfreeway #lgbtq #lgbtqfestival