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Deadline July 31st: FEATURE Screenplay Festival – Get FULL FEEDBACK. Get script performed by professional actors
http://www.wildsound.ca/screenplaycontest.html

Title: Unbearable
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/unbearable_by_yoav_grossman.html
Written by: Yoav Grossman
Type: Feature Film
Genre: Horror, Paranormal, Fantasy

Title: The Last Dream Hunter
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/the_last_dream_hunter_by_raymond_lovato.html
Written by: Raymond Lovato
Type: Feature Film
Genre: Fantasy, Thriller

Title: Sinners And Servants -The Beginning
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/sinners_and_servants_the_beginning_by_john_mcfadden.html
Written by: John McFadden
Type: Feature Film
Genre: Thriller, Mystery, Crime

Title: Even in Death
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/even_in_death_by_shawn_mccormack.html
Written by: Shawn McCormack
Type: Feature Film
Genre: Action, War, Thriller

Title: TYRANNOSAURUS SEX
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/tyrannosaurus_sex_by_robert_kirschten_phd.html
Written by: Robert Kirschten, Ph.D.
Type: Feature Film
Genre: Romance Comedy

Title: Oscar
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/oscar_by_raymond_archie_davenport.html
Written by: Raymond Archie Davenport
Type: Feature Film
Genre: Animated / Comedy / Musical

Title: The Virtues of Split Personality
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/the_virtues_of_split_personality_by_patson_chifumbe.html
Written by: Patson Chifumbe
Type: Feature Film
Genre: Drama

Title: In-Plainview
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/in-plainview_by_ken_belsky.html
Written by: Ken Belsky
Type: Feature Film
Genre: Romantic Dramedy Ensemble.

Title: Let the Magic Begin
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/let_the_magic_begin_by_ranjana_sengupta.html
Written…

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Get to know the short film “LOVE AT FIRST HEIGHT”. Playing at best of shorts Thur. July 30th

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RSVP FREE TIX: FEEDBACK Best of Short Film Festival. July 30th, 7pm Carlton Cinemas – http://www.wildsound.ca/torontofilmfestivals.html

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LOVE AT FIRST HEIGHT, 12min, Romance/Comedy, Thailand
Directed by Abhichoke Chandrasen

A short office worker and the tall new girl find the love of their lives… in each other.

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Writers
Abhichoke Chandrasen

Producers
Teerapong Sittichailapa
Abhichoke Chandrasen

Key Cast
Ploychai Polvilai
Tanapat Waranupab

Film Type: Student

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Runtime: 11 minutes 29 seconds

Completion Date: July 11, 2014

Production Budget: 1,000 USD

Country of Origin: Thailand

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Country of Filming: Thailand

Film Language: Thai

Shooting Format: Digital

Aspect Ratio: 16:9

Film Color: Color

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Get to know the short film “1500 NINOS”. Playing at best of shorts Thur. July 30th

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1500 NINOS, 6min, Horror/Mystery, Canada
Directed by Olivier A. Dubois

During his lifetime, a Mexican peasant collected all kinds of dolls and puppets he exhibited on his island for his own pleasure, but also to protect themselves from a ghost that haunted him.

http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/olivier_a_dubois.html

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Screenplay, Director, Cam, Editing: Olivier A Dubois

Coordination: Georgina Alcantara

Actor: Roberto Sanchez de la Vega

Technician: Ricardo Lopez

Sound design: Guillaume Birster

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Duration: 5 :42

Quebec (Canada), Mexico
2014

Filmed at “La Isla de las Munecas”, Xochimilco – Mexico, 2014
Post-production in Quebec City, Canada

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Get to know the short film IN THE STILL OF THE NIGHT. Playing at best of shorts Thur. July 30th

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IN THE STILL OF THE NIGHT, Drama/History, 13min, Austria
Directed by Erich Steiner
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/erich_steiner.html

A rainy autumn night. Three children are waiting for their father. Once again he is late. When he finally comes home and even has gifts for the kids, their eyes shine. Only the eldest daughter is suspicious – she feels that their parents are hiding something…

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Director’s Statement

In 2009 I saw a theater piece based on the true story of a family from Oberwart (southeastern Austria, near the Hungarian border). The dramatic decision that the adults of the family had to face, haunted me for quite some time. While I was doing research on the case, quite similar horrifying events happened in Hungary and other European countries and these cases strenghtened my conviction: this story is relevant and needs…

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Get to know the short film VALOR CAT, Playing at best of shorts Thur. July 30th

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VALOR CAT, Animation/Comic Book, 7min, USA
Directed by Benjamin Reicher
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/benjamin_reicher.html

Valor Cat (secretly mayor Mark Bristle) is the hero of Valor City. John Sci is Valor Cat’s best friend and the man who gave him his powers. Burmac is a robot that Valor Cat thought he killed. He has recently repaired himself and is planning to take down Valor Cat with the only thing that could possibly stop him.

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Writers
Ben Reicher

Key Cast
Ben Reicher
Paul Berkholds
Sharon Kim
Brian Smee

Musical Composition
Melanie Carroll-Dolci

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Musical Arrangement
Jesse Richardson

Sound Design
Marcus Sobczak

Film Type: Animation, Short, Student

Genres: Musical, Comedy, opera, superhero

Runtime: 6 minutes 30 seconds

Completion Date: April 10, 2015

Country of Origin: United States

Country of Filming: United States

Film Language: English

Shooting Format: Digital

Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1

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Get to know the short film FOREVER AFTER, Playing at best of shorts Thur. July 30th

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FOREVER AFTER, Drama/Coming of Age, 14min, Netherlands
Directed by Charlotte Scott-Wilson
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/charlotte_scott-wilson.html

Sara is the product of Generation Y. Waking up on the floor of another after party, she wonders whether this is what she expected out of life. Can she change and find something better to do in life then another party?

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Writers
Charlotte Scott-Wilson

Producers
Trent Villegas

Key Cast
Lisa Smit

Film Type: Short

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Runtime: 15 minutes 14 seconds

Completion Date: July 1, 2014

Production Budget: 17,000 EUR

Country of Origin: Netherlands

Country of Filming: Netherlands

Film Language: Dutch

Shooting Format: HD

Aspect Ratio: 1:2.35

Film Color: Color

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Get to know the short film MOVING PRAGUE. Playing at best of shorts Thur. July 30th

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MOVING PRAGUE, Musical/Dancing, 6min, Czech Republic
Directed by Jevan Chowdhury

Go to http://www.moving-cities.com/ and learn more about this film and its series.

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It’s the fifth in a series of short films that “capture international dancers in real settings.” Previous film locations include Paris, London, Brussels, and Yerevan (Armenia), with Athens coming soon.

This short film observes the meeting of 58 dancers and the capital of the Czech Republic. Captured over 3 days, Moving Prague propels art from completely different sources, then packs it back together again.

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The Prague metro, tram stops, and city streets provide a gritty stage for the latest addition to a package of dance films set in major world cities. You may recognize well-known performers from the Czech National Ballet, 420People, VerteDance and more in Moving Cities Prague.

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Dance, Cars, Trains…

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Writing and Film Fesival Deadlines Today

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Writing Festival Deadlines Due Today. Thriller, Horror, Short Screenplay, Short Film, TV Sitcom:

Deadline Today: THRILLER/SUSPENSE Film and Screenplay Festival:
http://www.thrillersuspensefestival.com

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HORROR Screenplay Festival – Deadline TODAY. SAVE $10 – FULL FEEDBACK. Get script performed at festival
http://www.wildsound.ca/horrorcontest.html

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READ 100s of testimonials from past submitters –
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Deadline FEEDBACK Toronto Film Festival:
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– FULL FEEDBACK on your film from the audience. Garner an audience feedback video on your film.

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DEADLINE TODAY: SHORT Screenplay Contest Festival SAVE $10 – FULL FEEDBACK. Get script performed at festival (winner every month)
http://www.wildsound.ca/shortscriptcontest.html

Watch Recent Winning Short Screenplay Readings:
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/short_script_readings.html

Read Recent Testimonials about the Short Screenplay Festival:
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– Get FULL FEEDBACK on your script. Winners get their script performed by professional actors at the Writing Festival!

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Interview with actor Charley Scalies (The Wire, The Sopranos)

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I recently chatted with veteran actor Charley Scalies on his career and where he’s headed next. Trivia question: How many actors have appeared in both The Wire and The Sopranos? (answer at bottom of interview)

Matthew Toffolo: You have acted on two iconic shows – The Wire and The Sopranos. How does it feel to know that your performances will be watched for generations to come?

Charlie Scalies: Humbling, very humbling. But the thing that really makes me smile is knowing my great grandkids, and beyond, will get to see what Poppi looked and sounded like.

Matthew: You worked on Season 2 of The Wire. A terrific season about the world of Unions and the decline of the middle-class in our society. It’s personally my favorite season. Did you expect The Wire to be so iconic even 13 years after you filmed your season?

Charlie: During filming, we hoped it…

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