WILDsound FEEDBACK TORONTO FILM FESTIVAL
Highlights from the Thursday October 29 2015 event.

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The theme of the OCTOBER 2015 FILM FESTIVAL was:
“DEATH”.

Every film showcased on the night was about a character who dies or is already dead. This festival evening was especially unique because every film screened received a substantial vote by the audience for “best film” of the evening. It was the closest vote we ever had as every single film was in the race.

Here’s the summary of each film:

– A PEACEFUL MAN: Someone is about to die but won’t leave without a fight.

– BELL TOWER ENIGMA: The mystery of an empty church. Where are they and who is still alive?

– THE BLOOD OF LOVE: A widow has a machine that brings her dead husband…

Watch the Audience FEEDBACK for A PEACEFUL MAN:

Here’s what the audience had to say about A PEACEFUL MAN (moderated by Matthew Toffolo):

“Nicely directed film. Creates anticipation. Nice sound design too.”

“Amazingly paced film. Nicely choreographed. High angles. Slow motion. Terrific.”

“The contrast of rage while on screen with the peaceful voice over. Loved it.”

A PEACEFUL MAN, Australia, 4min, Action/Thriller
Directed by Harrison Norris

Beaten within an inch of his life, a peaceful man has a gruesome epiphany through violence.

Director’s Statement

Hi there, I’m Harrison Norris, the writer/director/editor/producer/etc of ‘A Peaceful Man’

The short was conceived from the concept that: no matter how rational or non-violent we see ourselves, under the right circumstances we are all capable of anything; whether we know it or not. The film is a fine slice of time, revolving around the exact moment the titular peaceful man, Harper, realises he is capable…

Watch the Audience FEEDBACK for BOUDOIR:

Here’s what the audience had to say about BOUDOIR (moderated by Matthew Toffolo):

“I liked this film. The theme. The sexy-ness. It was a solid short.”

“This layer of super-sexy that’s intimating and scary. It’s an interesting contrast.”

“A scary film. Creepy. And sexy too.”

“You won’t see another film quite like this one. Great!”

BOUDOIR, 9min, US, Horror/Mystery
Directed by Gina Lee Ronhovde

An agoraphobic photographer is psychologically tortured by a mysterious client during a routine boudoir photography session, escalating into a battle to stay alive.

Director Statement

“Cooper…the idea for this…really came from a dream?”

“Yes, Harry, it did.”

– Twin Peaks

The concept of BOUDOIR originally came from a terrifying, David Lynch-y-Twin Peaks-inpsired dream I had at age 13, where I stumbled upon a body wrapped in plastic.

In a panic, I called 911, and turned the body over, only to…

Watch the Audience FEEDBACK for HAMMER:

Here’s what the audience had to say about HAMMER (moderated by Matthew Toffolo):

“I applaud it for its avant-garde nature. It’s kind of a cool film.”

“I appreciate this film in its tribute to old-style storytelling.”

“The visuals really brought out a lot of emotion and feeling.”

Explanation from the Poet Cassandra Swan:

HAMMER Poetry Movie by Cassandra Swan

Turn your poem into a movie: http://www.wildsound.ca/poetrycontest.html

Watch the Audience FEEDBACK for THE BLOOD OF LOVE:

Here’s what the audience had to say about BELL TOWER ENIGMA (moderated by Matthew Toffolo):

“A film about the lengths that a person will go for love.”

“The scariest part of this film is that this couple is stuck in this circle of blood, death, and love. It was haunting.”

“Well shot and acted film.”

THE BLOOD OF LOVE, 19min, USA, Horror/Thriller
Directed by Jeff Meyers

Unwilling to accept the death of her husband, a young widow, acquires a machine that can bring him back to her. But the machine exacts a terrible price: she must provide the blood it needs to revive her beloved. And it starts demanding more and more blood for less and less time.

Writers
Jeff Meyers

Producers
Jonathan West
Keith Jefferies
Arden Morris

Key Cast
Mali Elfman
Chris Stack
James St Vincent
Steve Xander Carson
Norman…

Watch the Audience FEEDBACK for BELL TOWER ENIGMA:

Here’s what the audience had to say about BELL TOWER ENIGMA (moderated by Matthew Toffolo):

“This films gives the audience a chance to make up their own conclusions to what’s happening in this mystery.”

“This is such a beautiful to watch film. Amazing visuals. Pretty to watch in a horror/mystery way.”

“Intriguing and well done film.”

BELL TOWER ENIGMA, 10min, UK, Horror/Mystery
Directed by Daniel Reimer

The every-day routine of a Sexton is suddenly interrupted, when a mysterious phone ringing not only draws him deeper into the church, but also into hidden memories of his mind. As he follows the calling of his conscience he unveils his past and discovers the path of redemption that he ultimately must go in order to escape his torturing nightmares.

Writers
Emanuele Gabbi

Producers
Elizabeth Lockard

Key Cast
Oliver Lavery
Jared Morgan
Stephanie Lewis

First Assistant…

Watch the Audience FEEDBACK for THE LITTLE MISSUS:

Here’s what the audience had to say about THE LITTLE MISSUS (moderated by Matthew Toffolo):

“This was my favorite film of the night. It executed what it wanted to do better than any other film.”

“The slapstick photography was well executed. Well acted film too.”

“This is a live-action Warner Brothers cartoon. Like the Road Runner and Coyote. Brilliant film.”

“Conveyed so much without any dialogue.”

THE LITTLE MISSUS, 3min, Canada, Comedy/Horror
Directed by Adam Beal

A devoted housewife discovers that her slob of a husband has been cheating on her. She takes her revenge by feeding him dozens of tiny metal items — paperclips, ball bearings, thumbtacks — and pulling them out with a powerful electromagnet.

Writers
Adam Beal

Producers
Adam Beal
Grant Devries
Theo Kim

Key Cast
Katherine Young
Malcolm Stead

Film Type: Short

Genres: Comedy

Runtime: 3 minutes 20…

Watch the Audience FEEDBACK for REDEMPTION:

Here’s what the audience had to say about REDEMPTION (moderated by Matthew Toffolo):

“This movie to so well structured. Every moment has a purpose and a plan. This is a very well made film.”

“There is a great use of foreshadowing in this film. Everything comes together.”

“One of the better thriller films shown at the festival. Well made film.”

“Vengeance isn’t a perfect thing. It effects everyone.”

“The actors are real. They were made for the jail!”

REDEMPTION, Australia, 7min, Thriller/Prison
Directed by Tom Vogel

A man in jail finds God and asks his son for forgiveness but is karma about to catch up with him before he can seek redemption.

Writers
Tom Vogel

Producers
Tom Vogel

Key Cast

Josh Geary
Jeremy Kewley
Don Bridges
Jamie Wilson
Richard La Velle
Danielle O’Malley

Film Type: Short

Runtime: 7 minutes

Completion Date: November 20, 2014