Deadline Today: Toronto/LA LGBTQ+ Film Festival (82 FIVE Star Reviews) filmfreeway.com/LGBTTorontoF... An in-person & hybrid festival. Multiple screenings are presented, plus interviews with filmmakers, screenwriters, and their team. #lgbtq #filmfestival #lgbtfestival #screenplays #film

Today’s FilmFreeway Testimonial: EXPERIMENTAL Film Festival filmfreeway.com/Experimental... The folks behind this festival really go out of their way to support the artists. They’re personal and involved, and I love their audience feedback videos. I’m really grateful to have been a part of this.

Today’s #FilmFreeway (50% off) discount code: THRILLER/SUSPENSE Film Festival code: 50thriller filmfreeway.com/ThrillerSusp... Really cool hybrid festival. Great communication. I would definitely recommend this to any other filmmakers based on the feedback videos alone. #thrillerfestival #film

Miracles, Dedication, and 4,000 New Converts: The Unstoppable Jewish Spirit www.youtube.com/watch?v=USZd... Documentary filmmaker Malka Shabtay (Muito Amor – Jews and Judaism in Amazonia) chats about her journey as an artist and finding the hidden communities of the Jewish heritage. #wildsound

Behind the Scenes: Producing an Animated Thesis Film & Building a Creative Team www.youtube.com/watch?v=jS0i... Conversation with animator Kiarra Moore on making her animation thesis film in school and the art of finding the best team at your school to help you out. #wildsound #thesisfilm #film

Podcast: EP. 1681: Filmmaker Tracy Graziano (Our Threatened & Endangered Species: Allegheny Woodrats) www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIbF... These films aim to educate folks on the challenges surrounding species conservation, and what people can do and actions they can take at home to help all wildlife

Podcast: EP. 1682: #Filmmaker Romi Banerjee (GHEE) www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjoZ... Ever since I could remember, I was obsessed with the idea of “control.” Do we really have control, or is it just a trick of the mind hacking away at us, desperate to be seen, heard, and felt? #wildsound #horror

Watch the Winning SCI-FI Feature: Hotel Purgatorio (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/winni... Hotel Purgatorio, Philippines #wildsound

Why Playing is the Most Important Part of Acting www.youtube.com/watch?v=sflN... Conversation with Icelandic actor Guðsteinn Fannar on the process of acting. He dives into the art of playing and exploring your inner child to be the best actor you can be. #wildsound #acting #iceland #actor #film

Deadline Today: ANIMATION Feedback Festival filmfreeway.com/FeedbackFest... This month’s FEEDBACK Festival Showcase is the ANIMATION Festival. Over 30 in-person and hybrid events to date showcasing the best of #Animation #filmfestival #animatedfestival #screenplay #film

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 Testimonial: Toronto/LA DOCUMENTARY Festival filmfreeway.com/TorontoDocum... I can really recommend this festival to others and it is well worth the entry fee. Keep up the good work and I will certainly submit my next film to your festival. #documentary #filmfestival #docfest

Podcast: EP. 1680: Filmmaker Max Neace (SHIFT) www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPR0... Night security guard Tom monitors storage units in Chicago with only his chair and radio for company, until he witnesses regular tenant Mrs. Jones lead a man into her unit who mysteriously vanishes #wildsound #filmmaking

Podcast: EP. 1679: Filmmaker Suzanne Marie Moreau (GINNY’S ENTERPRISE) www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxxT... I was motivated by my own coming of age experiences as a girl growing up in the sixties Cold War at a time when gender roles were strictly enforced by a generation traumatised by war. #wildsound

Mastering Action: #Stunts, Sound Design, & Storytelling www.youtube.com/watch?v=kusV... Veteran stunt performer & filmmaker Kent Lloyd (WATERLOGGED) chats about creating an action scene. Using all of the elements to make it as realistic and emotionally engaging as possible #actionscenes #wildsound

Mastering Tone: Why Life is Both Horrifying and Funny www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wt_o... Filmmaker B.T. Goldman talked about this award-winning short film TEA TIME and finding that horrific and comedic tone in the scenes to emotionally engage and not confuse the audience. #wildsound #horrorcomedy

The Wild Journey of Making My First Film (and a Dishonest Editor) www.youtube.com/watch?v=1s7C... Conversation with filmmaker Trisha Lynn Furhman on how to make your first film. And the learning curve of who to trust as a collaborator and who to not trust. Trial and error. #firstfilm #wildsound

Watch the Best of EXPERIMENTAL 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 #experimental #filmfestival #film

Today’s FilmFreeway Testimonial: WILDsound FEEDBACK Festival filmfreeway.com/WILDsoundFil... This festival is innovative! Small, but it gives us filmmakers what we need. Press. Interviews. Podcast. Video feedback and reactions from people who watched our films. #wildsound #filmfreeway #festival

Deadline Today: EXPERIMENTAL, DANCE, MUSIC Festival. 204 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). #experimental #music #dancefilm

February 2026 #FilmFreeway Discount Codes: 50% off codes! www.festivalreviews.org Submit to some of the top #filmfestivals in the world today. #screenplays #films #festivals

Podcast: EP. 1678: Filmmaker James Boss (GUNS IN PARADISE) www.youtube.com/watch?v=atjg... In my recent projects, I’ve been deeply hands-on, taking on nearly every imaginable role within the filmmaking process. Over time, I’ve worn almost every hat—except one: set design. #wildsound #setdesigb

Podcast: EP. 1677: Filmmaker Dylan Randall (REACH FOR THE STARS) www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rb2p... Reach For the Stars is a project that I hold very close to my heart, as the idea came after the passing of my Grandad, and how my family and I dealt with the grief that followed. #wildsound #film

From #Aviation to Award-Winning Screenwriter: A Writer’s Origin Story www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrKr... Having a great job in aviation that didn’t become that great during the Covid-era and how she transitioned to what she always wanted to do with her life. #wildsound #screenplay #writing #festival

The Art of Solo #Documentary: Connecting with Subjects and Capturing Generational Change www.youtube.com/watch?v=KoxQ... Conversation with #filmmaker Adam Wakeling on the making of documentaries: doing everything on his own from prep, filming everything, and doing the picture & sound edit in post.

Watch the Best of #DANCE 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/best-... #watchmovies #wildsound #filmfestival #dancefilms

Death of Graphic Novelist Navy Bird Revital Bronshtein: And her mother turning her work into a film! www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRqi... Conversation with director Nadav Embon on the making of the film “The Planet That Doesn’t Exist”, based on graphic novelist Navy Bird Revital Bronshtein. #wildsound

#WILDsound Awarded TOP 100 Best Reviewed Festival on FilmFreeway filmfreeway.com/WILDsoundFil... Congratulations! Your festival has ranked as one of the Top 100 Best Reviewed According to reviews from real #FilmFreeway users, your festival ranks in the top 1% of more than 14,000 film festivals

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 will receive, plus an optional virtual 2nd showcase

Watch the Best of MUSIC 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 #watchmovies #filmfestival #movies

Today’s FilmFreeway Testimonial: CHICAGO Feedback Film Festival filmfreeway.com/ChicagoFilmF... Thank-you for selecting our script. We found the feedback notes very helpful and they really improved the project! It was truely an honor to be interviewed.You guys are amazing! #filmfreeway #chicago

From Script to Screen: Building that confidence to make your first film. www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5NN... Conversation with filmmaker Ande Case (REQUITAL) about his journey to become a filmmaker after 20 years of wanting to but not have the confidence to take the plunge. #wildsound #filmmaking

Switzerland’s Compulsory Military Service: A Filmmaker’s Unexpected Experience www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pKe... Filmmaker James Rigby (VERSIPELLIS) talks about joining the military in Switzerland before entering the film world and how he gained valuable experiences doing so. #wildsound #film

Podcast: EP. 1676: Filmmaker Michael Blake Hudon (AFTER SUNSET) www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZgX... I’ve loved movies for as long as I can remember. I finally decided to purse my passion and enrolled in The Los Angeles Film School’s online Digital Filmmaking program in 2021. #wildsound #podcast

The Art of Underwater Filming: Journey to make an effective underwater sequence. www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dg3... Conversation with filmmaker Anthony Leckie (Even After (Prelude)) about making an underwater independent film and what it takes to make it happen. #wildsound #underwaterfilming #cinema

Today’s FilmFreeway (50% off) Discount Code: FEMALE Feedback Film Festival filmfreeway.com/FEEDBACKFema... 50% off discount code: female50 Genuinely supportive! Great ideas to connect to the public and the industry. Top marks.! #femalefestival #filmfreeway #festivaldeadline #screenplay #film

Deadline Today: ACTION/CRIME/MYSTERY Film Festival filmfreeway.com/crimemystery So excited to be part of this festival. They were very helpful and encouraging. I especially love the feedback section and how quickly they communicate with you so you are right on top of it all. #festivaldeadline

Today’s FilmFreeway Testimonial: ENVIROMENTAL Film & Screenplay Festival filmfreeway.com/Environmenta... this was a film a few years in the making, that helped make real change, so it was very heartwarming to receive the lovely comments about the film. #filmfreeway #environmentalfestival

Podcast: EP. 1675: Filmmaker Kiarra Moore (The Town Without Laws) www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEgQ... My biggest challenge was making time on top of other classes. As a transfer student my senior year I was doing 3-4 animation classes on top of my Thesis. So time management was super hard. #wildsound

Watching Yourself On Screen: An Actor’s Honest Reaction to the Final Film www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFh5... conversation with actress Mindy Smith about playing Dr. Andi Howell in the award-winning Horror Short Film MARA. The actors’ reaction when they finally see the film and themself on screen.

From Paris to #Kazakhstan: Remote Collaboration and Perfect Casting www.youtube.com/watch?v=NA5P... Filmmaker Katya Mokolo chats about doing pre-production in Paris for a production in Kazakhstan with her cast and film crew all there before her. #wildsound #preproduction #filmmaking #directing

Octopus Intelligence: How they are probably smarter than humans. www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZLb... writing of the animation script & having an Octopus as its main character. With research, he realized how smart the animal Octopus is! #animation #octopus #wildsound #intelligence #writing

EP. 1674: Creative team of REMINISCE (writer/actor Ashna Sharan, actors Wayne Jay, Roger Gutierrez) www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9y8... Conversation with writer/producer/actor Ashna Sharan & her acting team Wayne Jay & Roger Gutierrez on the making of the award-winning film REMINISCE. #wildsound

Watch the Best of DIVERSITY 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 #filmfestival #diversity #watchmovie

Deadline Today: ACTION/CRIME/MYSTERY Film Festival filmfreeway.com/crimemystery So excited to be part of this festival. They were very helpful and encouraging. I especially love the feedback section and how quickly they communicate with you so you are right on top of it all. #festivaldeadline

WINNERS: January 2026 WILDsound ALTERNATIVE Film Festival wildsoundfestivalreview.com/2026/01/29/w... Best Feature Film: The Box Trap Short Film: Once More, Like Rain Man Visual Design: Street Muse Experimental Film: The Duet Direction: Bartogay Lake Performances: The Last Rehearsal #wildsound

Today’s #FilmFreeway (50% off) Discount Code: FEMALE Feedback Film Festival filmfreeway.com/FEEDBACKFema... Deadline Today. 90 FIVE Star Reviews! 50% off discount code: female50 I have nothing but positive things to say! LOVE getting the feedback videos; #femalefestiival #festival #film #script

Deadline Today: #ACTION/#CRIME/#MYSTERY Film Festival filmfreeway.com/crimemystery So excited to be part of this festival. They were very helpful and encouraging. I especially love the feedback section and how quickly they communicate with you so you are right on top of it all. #filmfestival

The Art of Sound Designing an Independent Feature Film: Use all the help you can get! www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbOv... Soudabeh Moradian & Editor Shon Hedges on the making of their indy feature film. Making sure the sound design is as professional as it can be without spending a fortune. #wildsound

Filmmaking Disasters: My $3000 Hard Drive Mishap & Why Budget Contingency Matters www.youtube.com/watch?v=nK6z... Filmmaker Peter Andrew Coutavas gives his candid take on the disasters of making a film and how his film almost didn’t come to #wildsound #filmmaking #harddrive #producing #film