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Watch Today’s Festival: Best of SCI-FI/FANTASY Shorts

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Watch the Film Festival HERE: https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/scifi-fantasy-shorts-february-2025

Go to the Daily Film Festival Platform http://www.wildsound.ca and sign up for the free 7 day trial to watch a new and original festival every single day.

Go to the festival page directly and watch dozens of films:
https://www.wildsound.ca/todays-film-festival/

See the full lineup of films:

OBSERVER, 8min., USA
Directed by Dylan Powers
When contact is lost with Samuel Harth, the Algan Space Corporation look into his memories to see what unfolded during a mission to Planet COR-73, unraveling a cosmic mystery in the process.

http://www.dylanpowersfilm.com/https://instagram.com/powersofdylan

Watch the audience feedback video:
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-observer

HINTER-LAND, 13min,. Canada
Directed by Christopher Angus
A musical gardener ejects his hired hand, leading to things on his little planet going horribly astray.

http://www.attic-films.ca/https://www.twitter.com/Attic_Films

Watch the audience feedback video:
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-hinterland


CALIBURN, 16min., USA
Directed by Bryce Ury
The legendary King Arthur goes to the Lady of the Lake for guidance, recounting both his noble deeds and tragic mistakes.

https://www.instagram.com/xcurvatus

Watch the audience feedback video:
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-caliburn


DRAWN TOGETHER TORN APART, 2min., USA
Directed by Kaden Cooper
In this whimsical tale, a young artist’s fantasy becomes reality when he awakens to find the girl from his sketch has come to life. As he marvels at this miraculous creation, a sudden gust of wind snatches away the drawing, causing his dream girl to vanish as quickly as she appeared. They are drawn together and torn apart.

Watch the audience feedback video:
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-drawn-together

Today’s Submittable Deadlines: February 7th, 2025

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FASHION Poetry – FREE submission or pay for a reading or movie

https://wildsoundwritingfestival.submittable.com/submit/303081/fashion-poetry-festival

LITERYARY FICTION Short Story Festival (automatic acceptance)

6000-8000 words story

https://wildsoundwritingfestival.submittable.com/submit/314719/literary-fiction-short-story-festival-6000-8000-words-everyone-wins

4000-6000 words story

https://wildsoundwritingfestival.submittable.com/submit/314718/literary-fiction-short-story-festival-4000-6000-words-everyone-wins

2000-4000 words story

https://wildsoundwritingfestival.submittable.com/submit/314716/literary-fiction-short-story-festival-2000-4000-words-everyone-wins

0-2000 words story

https://wildsoundwritingfestival.submittable.com/submit/314715/literary-fiction-short-story-festival-0-2000-words-everyone-wins

GRAPHIC Novel Contest Festival

Full Novel Festival:

https://wildsoundwritingfestival.submittable.com/submit/314021/graphic-novel-full-novel-festival

Novel Transcript Reading:

https://wildsoundwritingfestival.submittable.com/submit/314022/graphic-novel-video-transcript-reading

STUDENT Screenplay Contest:

https://wildsoundwritingfestival.submittable.com/submit/301216/student-screenplay-contest

Jan. 2025 WILDsound Feedback Film Festival Testimonials. 109 FIVE Star Ratings!

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Deadline Today to Submit via FilmFreway.

Really wonderful to receive direct and in-depth feedback on our film!

thank you

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!

Today’s Podcast: Director Locky Boaretto & Actor Loki Acciarito (SHADOWS OF THE PAST)

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SHADOWS OF THE PAST, 13min., Australia
Directed by Locky Boaretto
A prequel to JUMPING AT SHADOWS.
Also, the origin story for the character “Agent Nixon”.

http://www.youtube.com/@lochnesslegends
https://www.instagram.com/lochnesslegendsproductions/

Get to know the filmmaker:

What motivated you to make this film?

I was inspired by the Noir Sci-Fi vibe of films like James Cameron’s “The Terminator”, and also the character tragedy / fallen hero element of films like “Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith”.

What were your initial reactions when watching the audience talking about your film in the feedback video?

I was actually very happy to hear that people not only had a positive reaction to the film, but that they also felt a genuine emotional connection with the 2 lead characters as well, which made me feel extremely relieved because I wasn’t sure how they were going to respond to all the tragedy elements towards the end of the narrative.

Subscribe to the podcast:

https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod/

https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod

Watch Today’s Festival: ACTION/THRILLER Shorts Festival

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Watch the Film Festival HERE: https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/action-thriller-festival-february-2025

Go to the Daily Film Festival Platform http://www.wildsound.ca and sign up for the free 7 day trial to watch a new and original festival every single day.

Go to the festival page directly and watch dozens of films:
https://www.wildsound.ca/todays-film-festival/

See the full lineup of films:

HELLBOUND FUGITIVE, 5min., USA
Directed by Christopher Patrick Vallone
In a desperate bid for freedom, a convict seeks refuge in a decaying fortress within the mountains. He inadvertently enters a nightmarish arena where ancient demons punish the wicked, and survival means fighting hell itself.

Watch the audience feedback video:
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-hellbound-fugitive


SCORPION. 10min., USA
Directed by Krstover Luaay
When former gang member Peter’s decision to leave his criminal past behind leads to the ruthless murder of his family by vengeful ex-comrades, he is thrust into a perilous quest for retribution. Fuelled by grief and anger, Peter transforms into the relentless Scorpion, navigating a treacherous underworld to settle the score and confront his past, setting the stage for a high-stakes showdown that will redefine his destiny

http://iqbproductions.com/https://www.instagram.com/director_krstoverluaay

Watch the audience feedback video:
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-scorpion

BLOODHOUNDS, 9min,. France
Directed by Dimitri Besicovitch
Fernando and Elvira flee after the death of Inna, caused by a member of their group. Meanwhile, the others are looking for them. When they find them, Fernando provokes a sword fight. After his defeat, Elvira turns against him and joins the two other bloodhounds in order to find her people. The three bloodhounds then begin the fight against Fernando which ends with the death of the latter fathered by Elvira. A few seconds later, she was shot down in turn by one of the two bloodhounds.

https://www.instagram.com/dimabesico/

Watch the audience feedback video:
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-bloodhounds


SHADOWS OF THE PAST, 13min., Australia
Directed by Locky Boaretto
A prequel to JUMPING AT SHADOWS.
Also, the origin story for the character “Agent Nixon”.

http://www.youtube.com/@lochnesslegendshttps://www.instagram.com/lochnesslegendsproductions/

Watch the audience feedback video:
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-shadows

THE HOUSE NEXT DOOR, 19min., USA
Directed by Rubén Morales, Nelly Flores
The mystery of the three missing girls without leads is still the hit news in the neighborhood where Lisa, Bernardo, and Damian live. Damian gets suspicious of his neighbors but can’t figure out if they are connected to the mystery of the three missing girls. The only thing left to do is sneak in and find evidence that can connect them.

https://www.instagram.com/alejandra.alanis.ortiz/

Watch the audience feedback video:
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-the-house-next-door

Today’s Submittable Deadlines: February 6th, 2025

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DEATH Poetry – FREE submission or pay for a reading or movie

https://wildsoundwritingfestival.submittable.com/submit/301190/death-poetry-submission

PARANORMAL Short Story Festival (automatic acceptance)

6000-8000 words story

https://wildsoundwritingfestival.submittable.com/submit/314629/paranormal-short-story-festival-6000-8000-words-everyone-wins

4000-6000 words story

https://wildsoundwritingfestival.submittable.com/submit/314628/paranormal-short-story-festival-4000-6000-words-everyone-wins

2000-4000 words story

https://wildsoundwritingfestival.submittable.com/submit/314627/paranormal-short-story-festival-2000-4000-words-everyone-wins

0-2000 words story

https://wildsoundwritingfestival.submittable.com/submit/314626/paranormal-short-story-festival-0-2000-words-everyone-wins

MEMOIR & AUTOBIOGRAPHY Novel Contest Festival

Full Novel Festival:

https://wildsoundwritingfestival.submittable.com/submit/314018/memoir-autobiography-full-novel-festival

1st Chapter Novel Festival:

https://wildsoundwritingfestival.submittable.com/submit/314019/memoir-autobiography-1st-chapter-novel-festival

Novel Transcript Reading:

https://wildsoundwritingfestival.submittable.com/submit/314020/memoir-autobiography-novel-video-transcript-reading

WESTERN Screenplay Contest:

https://wildsoundwritingfestival.submittable.com/submit/314630/western-screenplay-festival

Jan. 2025 ENVIRONMENTAL Festival Testimonials. 36 FIVE Star Reviews

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Submit to the Festival via FilmFreeway:

Environmental Film & Screenplay Festival was great. I am so grateful for the audience feedback. It was so fun and encouraging to see genuine reactions to my film. I will encourage anyone to share your film with the Environmental Film & Screenplay Festival.

This festival is truly one of the best film festivals I have ever been involved with. Their communication with the filmmakers is first rate. The way the festival is run is like no other and so is the exposure they provide for our films. And unlike any other festival I have ever seen, they do literal video reviews of the people who watched your film and you get to hear first hand what they think! Totally unique and totally amazing!-

Such a communicative and supportive festival staff! We are also so grateful for the audience feedback film that the festival has given us about our film — a real treasure!

The festival was great, having the audience feedback was wonderfully insightful. Thank you for having me.

What a privilege to be part of Wildsound’s Environmental Film & Screenplay Festival. For the crew and I, this was a unique experience, as we found the audience feedback insightful and worthwhile. Winning ‘Best Direction’ will help get our message out to more venues and as many people as possible. Gracias por todo.

Today’s Podcast: Bryce Ury (CALIBURN)

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CALIBURN, 16min., USA
Directed by Bryce Ury
The legendary King Arthur goes to the Lady of the Lake for guidance, recounting both his noble deeds and tragic mistakes.

Get to know the filmmaker:

What motivated you to make this film?

I’ve always been fascinated by medieval fantasy and the power of fairy tales to distill reality into one story. My wife used to teach the story of King Arthur to her 5th grade students and the image on the front cover was of a hand reaching out of the water, grasping Excalibur. That image was very impactful and I felt like there was a way to explore that chapter in the legend of Camelot in a way that was fresh and surprising while also feeling thoroughly Arthurian.

From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for you to make this film?

About five years passed between the first inkling of an idea and the final edit being made on the project. Passion projects can take a long time. The “passion” can come and go. One of the greatest lessons I learned was that waiting for creativity to surface is much less productive than diving in and finding it yourself.

What were your initial reactions when watching the audience talking about your film in the feedback video?

The audience feedback video I received from the festival was very surreal to witness. Knowing that there were people I hadn’t met who were watching my film and enjoying it, lauding the parts of it I was proud of, was very encouraging.

Subscribe to the podcast:

https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod

https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod/

https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod

Watch the best of BLACK & WHITE Short Films from around the world today:

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Watch the best of Black & White Films from around the world. Award-winning short films in the black and white concepts.

See the list of 40 multiple award-winning BLACK & WHITE Shorts: https://www.wildsound.ca/black-white-movies

Go to the Daily Film Festival Platform http://www.wildsound.ca and sign up for the free 3-day trial to watch a new and original festival every single day.

Go to the festival page directly and watch dozens of films:
https://www.wildsound.ca/todays-film-festival/

See the best of black & white shorts:

THE COMMON GOOD short film watch, Sci-Fi/Satire/Political
https://www.wildsound.ca/black-white-movies/videos/watch-the-common-good

In 2035 the earth is ruled by a world government called “The Global Organisation for the Common Good”. The “GOCG” wants to make everybody happy by monitoring the desires of its citizens with social media, omnipresent cameras, surveillance drones and – for those who can afford them – body implants. We join “GOCG” agent Cindy Karuso as she is visiting Mr. Berger, who has not spent his designated quota for lifestyle and entertainment products for the past months. Will she manage to complete her task for the mother-state and the father-corporation by taking care of Mr. Berger? And will Mr. Berger have something to say within the process?

FOOL WITH A GUN, 23min,. Film Noir, Thriller
https://www.wildsound.ca/black-white-movies/videos/fool-with-a-gun

An unknown Fool returns to his residence with a gunshot in his stomach and a mysterious bag. His entire day is shown and it is revealed why he took such a dangrous risk to finally become “something.”

VALDEMAR short film watch, Chile. Fantasy/Horror
https://www.wildsound.ca/black-white-movies/videos/watch-valdemar

Based on a story by Edgar Allan Poe. A mesmerist wants to see behind death, so he agrees with a dryng person to be hipnotized prior to death.

GREEN SWEATER short film watch, Poland, Music and Black & White
https://www.wildsound.ca/black-white-movies/videos/watch-green-sweater

Piles of rags – piles of coffins through life What you buy and get as a gift Each epoch of yours marked in memories With the colour and pattern of a rag Wedding dress and baby clothes Dead bodies counting milestones Gloves darned by the Mother My father’ torn pants for the coffin These things are kept in mind Second hand of our memories And when you have nothing left And you disappear like a breath on a mirror You see your body from a paradise’s bird’s eye view It appears like a scent … longing … For a green sweater. Longing for a parrot blouse. Longing for the Mexican ruffle. Longing for all of you.

URBAN NOISE – Istanbul short film watch, Documentary/Experimental

https://www.wildsound.ca/black-white-movies/videos/watch-urban-noise-istanbul

Today’s Submittable Deadlines: February 5th, 2025

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HORROR Poetry – FREE submission or pay for a reading or movie

https://wildsoundwritingfestival.submittable.com/submit/301189/horror-poetry-submission

DYSTOPIAN Short Story Festival (automatic acceptance)

6000-8000 words story

https://wildsoundwritingfestival.submittable.com/submit/314075/dystopian-short-story-festival-6000-8000-words-everyone-wins

4000-6000 words story

https://wildsoundwritingfestival.submittable.com/submit/314074/dystopian-short-story-festival-4000-6000-words-everyone-wins

2000-4000 words story

https://wildsoundwritingfestival.submittable.com/submit/314073/dystopian-short-story-festival-2000-4000-words-everyone-wins

0-2000 words story

https://wildsoundwritingfestival.submittable.com/submit/314072/dystopian-short-story-festival-0-2000-words-everyone-wins

ROMANCE Novel Contest Festival

Full Novel Festival:

https://wildsoundwritingfestival.submittable.com/submit/298051/romance-full-novel-festival

1st Chapter Novel Festival:

https://wildsoundwritingfestival.submittable.com/submit/313711/romance-1st-chapter-novel-festival

Novel Transcript Reading:

https://wildsoundwritingfestival.submittable.com/submit/313713/romance-novel-video-transcript-reading

ASIAN Screenplay Contest:

https://wildsoundwritingfestival.submittable.com/submit/301215/asian-screenplay-festival

HORROR Screenplay Contest:

https://wildsoundwritingfestival.submittable.com/submit/298055/horror-screenplay-festival-get-full-feedback-and-a-chance-for-best-scene-readin