SANGUINE DEPOSIT, 15min., USA Directed by Robert Del Campo Mac is a violent, train hopping, drifter who has found himself wandering from small town to small town during the Great Depression. He is a sadist with no compunction about using robbery, or even murder, to survive. Although he seems happy-go-lucky, he can become annoyed or angered easily. To Mac, the world, and everything in it, are up for grabs to someone who is not afraid to use violence as a tool.
Get to know writer, executive producer, and lead actor (Mac), Dr. Greg McWhorter.
What motivated you to make this film?
Without getting into too much detail, I basically saw that I had an opportunity to work with a director to create my vision of a black-and-white, silent, horror, film, and I approached him with it and luckily, he agreed to work with me on it. I always wanted to make a silent horror film that would’ve been like the first slasher film ever made but also like a lost film from the 30s that we’re just discovering nowadays. And I wanted it to be violent, but also fitting with the times and I knew I had the chance to use a lot of great sets and I have an eye for buying the right pieces for the costumes and props. Basically this was in my head for years and I saw the opportunity to work with the right director to get this done.
What were your initial reactions when watching the audience talking about your film in the feedback video?
I was actually pleasantly impressed and excited by how much they seem to like the story and the acting, which was my doing. But I’m glad they also talked a lot about the cinematography which was my director’s doing. We made a good team and this film never would’ve been made if it wasn’t for both of us bringing our talents to it. I am always thrilled to learn when an audience likes our film as that is what it’s made for… Entertainment!
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HYBRID, 14min., USA Directed by Chris Romrell A story of a family’s internal struggle during a global crisis. While trying to navigate unknow fears and events they have to learn how to draw closer to each other and work together.
FIGHTERS, 4min., USA Directed by Sam Hall A deep space research station is under attack from an overwhelming force. Hope arrives in the form of an elite squadron of fighters.
ELIZA, 11min., USA Directed by Bianca Roth After hitting rock bottom, 23 year old MIA, updates her home AI system to help turn her life around. What start out as small “life improvements” slowly begin to control her.
SILENT AISLES, 15min., USA Directed by Jace Gisclair Two estranged survivalists in a post-apocalyptic world must fend off monsters while trapped in an abandoned grocery store.
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ELDRITCH KARAOKE, 5min., Ireland Directed by Joe Loftus A young woman on the road to escape her past is hit by a car and descends into a chaotic musical after-life.
BLEED, 3min., USA Directed by Nico Van Den Berg, Ilana Armida Simone BLEED is a sci-fi horror film depicting the archaic infringement of women’s reproductive rights today by religious & government establishments. In a not-so-surreal depiction, Ilana Armida is bound against her will in a focus group testing facility. The facility is trialing different treatments to achieve full autonomy over women’s bodies.
EXTREME GRAVITY, 7min., Spain Directed by Lorenzo Ayuso What would be the worst thing that could happen to you when trying to kill yourself? It is said that dying is not the worst, but the way you die, and Camilo is about to find out how much of that is true.
LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE, 10min., USA Directed by Nick Noyes In “Like, Comment, Share,” Casey, a social media influencer, takes on a house-sitting job for the night. Casey’s lighthearted updates quickly turn into a desperate plea for help as the night progresses.
Pongo Labyrinth [VTuber KawaiiMermaid120’s Final Livestream], 11min., USA Directed by Nathan William Frost An eerie glitchy stop-motion video made by Nathan Frost about a Virtual YouTuber’s final livestream.
THE BOMB, 25min., Turkey Directed by Onur Do?an In the Balkan region, where lawlessness prevailed during the war, a man receives a threatening death letter from the gang he used to be a member of. Thereupon, he plans to escape to America with his pregnant wife. On the last night, after being threatened by the gang, the man leaves the house to persuade the gang members, but does not come back. Instead, an hour later, gang members enter the house.The gang leader starts a game in which he tells the woman that if she fulfills his wishes, she can see her husband again as a reward.
SANGUINE DEPOSIT, 15min., USA Directed by Robert Del Campo Mac is a violent, train hopping, drifter who has found himself wandering from small town to small town during the Great Depression. He is a sadist with no compunction about using robbery, or even murder, to survive. Although he seems happy-go-lucky, he can become annoyed or angered easily. To Mac, the world, and everything in it, are up for grabs to someone who is not afraid to use violence as a tool.
THE FARMHOUSE, 15min,. Australia Directed by Luke Creely A young woman, living alone in an isolated rural farmhouse, is haunted one night by a mysterious entity which forces her to confront her inner demons and traumatic past.
VAMPIRES AT NIGHT, 20min., Canada Directed by Mark Anatoly Falko A young happy couple are attacked by a vampire. Soon, the young woman transforms into a monster. Will true love prevail?
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Tomás, desperate, knocks insistently on the door of a lonely house. Nobody opens it. When he leaves the place, he sees some bushes moving and goes into a wooded path. Along the way, from his memories, he faces several episodes of fear in his life until he reaches the exit of the path, which takes him back to the door of the house. Tomás enters and talks with a woman (who represents death), at which point he decides to face his fears.
When a young, power-hungry drug dealer discovers the love of his life has been unfaithful with a member of his crew, he and his right-hand man seek revenge.
I’d like to take on the conventional stories and tell them in unconventional ways. I’m more interested in asking, raising the questions, then giving answers.
“People don’t realize that murderers do not come out in the dark with long teeth and saliva dripping off their chin. People don’t realize that there are killers among them. People they liked, loved, lived with, work with and admired could the next day turn out to be the most demonic people imaginable.”
After a one year job on a far away planet space traveller Jo experiences a bumpy incident during his flight back to Earth. His board computer Deborah claims she has everything under control. But is that true?
Ali is a talented chef and Food Cart owner in Portland, Oregon. After falling behind on rent, a tragic accident forces Ali to make a change in his father’s recipe. He becomes an overnight sensation but finds achieving his dream of opening a restaurant means selling his soul.
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This was the best festival we’ve entered! It is DEFINITELY filmmaker friendly, and knows exactly what we need to help get our work out there. The quality of the marketing materials/audience feedback we got was awesome as well. Thank God for LGBTQ+ Toronto & Los Angeles Film Festival!
The team was super communicative and helpful. It was really beneficial to get an amazing feedback video!
The communication team of the festival did a marvellous job. They not only ensured that each stage of the festival was well updated with the film makers but also took their extended support in getting audience feedback, which is certainly a good gesture any film maker can offer.
I made the film “Trans” knowing it would probably not be well accepted but it HAD to be made. Thank you so much for including our film. What you do is amazing and tireless. Everyone should support your efforts.
SEEK, 93min,. Japan Directed by Shane Kosugi Kyohei Aizawa, an assassin for a covert non-governmental espionage group in Japan called “???” or “SEEK”, is grieving over the loss of his girlfriend from a tragic plane accident.
What motivated you to make this film? A: I grew up around the movie industry and always had a passion for watching and making films. Furthermore, I love ACTION movies!
. From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for you to make this film? A: From pre-production to the final product took about 1 year.
. How would you describe your film in two words!? A: Kamikaze Action
What was the biggest obstacle you faced in completing this film? A: With all the action in this film and the limited time to film it in due to cast and location constraints.
What were your initial reactions when watching the audience talking about your film in the feedback video? A: First of all, Honored. I was so happy that they thought it was exciting, the action was top notch, and that they found the story to be intriguing. All feedback good and bad will help make my future films to be even better.
A young happy couple are attacked by a vampire. Soon, the young woman transforms into a monster. Will true love prevail?
Review by Julie Sheppard:
Vampires At Night, a spellbinding Canadian short, depicts love’s triumph despite the “hands of evil”. It effectively presents itself in the style of a pre-talk film, with elegant, framed titles, glitchy moments, and the decision to shoot in black and white. The tone is both dreamy and nightmarish, as the happy couple attempts to celebrate their love with frolicking musicians and luscious candy apples, until the stalking of a terrifying ghoul.
There was spectacular use of ghostly white eye contacts and huge menacing teeth for the vampires. The camera was well-utilized in a multitude of ways, with such elements as extreme close ups, overlays, animation and cutaway imagery. The soundtrack was suitably haunting, notably clanging piano and jarring percussion. The movements of the cast were rather ethereal and trancelike, which worked for the melodramatic style of the piece.
Another memorable thematic choice was the use of masked, robed figures presenting an unsettling choreography that seemed mirror the lead’s terror and confusion. Fortunately, some relief is provided — as the narrative suggests, despite evil’s grasp, love can indeed triumph and remain forever.
Really wonderful to receive direct and in-depth feedback on our film!
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have really enjoyed dealing with Wildsound. There is lots of personal interaction, which is appreciated. I would certainly recommend this festival. I got a real kick out of the audience responses. One even made me laugh. The interview that Mathew did with Marta Renzi and Daniel Wolff in reference to a documentary they made about my wife and I – Cathy and Harry – was terrific. Harry Roseman – Grocery Shopping
I’ve been delighted to be included in WILDSound feedback for a number of editions – this time with our documentary CATHY & HARRY. I love the audience feedback, which is always generous, and from a range of folks. We had an excellent interview with Matthew who is clearly a real appreciator of film. In addition to what others have mentioned, what more can you ask?
Great Festival, excellent value and lots of additional tools to help you promote your film
One of the few festivals that offer a great selection of tools to help market your film and give publicity, podcast interview, audience feedback video and more. I’ve submitted two projects to this festival through the years and have nothing but good things to say about this festival!
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Kath Duncan -The untold struggle for civil rights, 40min,. UK Directed by Ray Barron Woolford FRSA A Documentary film about the life and activism of LGBTQ Scot Kath Duncan The most important Uk Civil rights leader past 100 years but almost forgotten in time until my Highly acclaimed stage play #liberty and my biography of Kath The Last Queen Of Scotland stage play Liberty
The Socialists of Shoe City, 35min,. USA Directed by Shana Figueroa The story of “The Socialists of Shoe City: The Socialist Movement in Haverhill, Massachusetts” ” chronicles the transformative impact of James F. Carey and John C. Chase on Haverhill, Massachusetts, during a period of intense industrialization and social upheaval. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Haverhill’s booming shoe industry was a focal point of labor exploitation and inequality. Carey and Chase, driven by a vision of social justice and workers’ rights, founded the Haverhill Socialist Labor Party in 1895. Their activism led to significant labor strikes, public lectures, and campaigns for better working conditions and fair wages. Despite facing formidable opposition, their efforts culminated in Carey’s historic election to the Massachusetts State Legislature in 1898, signaling a profound shift in the political landscape and inspiring a broader socialist movement across America.
Signals – Timothy Connon and the pier, 20min., USA Directed by Rod Saez Chavez Timothy Connor died on a spring break weekend in a car crash in 1967. 56 years later, he finally gets to the pier.
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