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Watch Today’s Film Festival: FEMALE Filmmakers Shorts Festival

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Watch the FULL Festival NOW: https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/female-shorts-festival-november-2024

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:

THE COWGIRL, 6min., USA
Directed by Armando Hernandez
A cowboy at a bar about to order his very last drink at closing time meets his unexpected match: a cowgirl waitress who gives him the check (and a whole lot more).

Watch the Audience Feedback Video:
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/the-cowgirl-review

THERAPY TIES, 30min., USA
Directed by Christine Evette Giles
The effects of Wanda’s unresolved childhood trauma forces a tsunami of events to take place in the her family. This leaves her husband, Malcolm, as the primary caretaker of two children, one of which has a disability. Traditional and nontraditional therapy becomes the epicenter of their daily life.

https://doc.storydoc.com/DJgAFJ
https://www.instagram.com/adonaiandi

Watch the Audience Feedback Video:
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-therapy-ties

I’M NOT A ROBOT, 20min., Netherlands
Directed by Victoria Warmerdam
After repeatedly failing Captcha tests, music producer Lara becomes obsessed with a disturbing question: could she be a robot?

https://www.instagram.com/oakmotion

Watch the Audience Feedback Video:
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-i-am-not-a-robot

AN UNDOING, 10min., USA
Directed by Lyall F. Harris
In this 9-minute and 55-second experimental film, viewers are taken on a journey of “undoing” as the film’s author-protagonist unstitches her way to healing and catharsis, one stitch at a time, after the end of an abusive 20-year marriage. The subject: their wedding garments.

http://www.lyallharris.com/

https://www.instagram.com/lyall_harris

Watch the Audience Feedback Video:
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-an-undoing


GIEROGI APPA, 16min., USA
Directed by Yeonwoo Kim
The meaning of “Gireogi Appa” is a South Korean term that refers to a man who works in Korea while his wife and children stay in an English-speaking country such as the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia or New Zealand for the sake of their children’s education. This video is about the documentary of the Gireogi Appa, which is my dad and shows the relationship between me and my dad.

Watch the Audience Feedback Video:
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-gierogi-appa

Zoom Table Read Workshop of your Full Screenplay (feature or TV)

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Workship for writers to hear their feature screenplay or TV Pilot read out loud using professional actors.

Read full screenplays (TV Pilot/Spec or Feature Screenplay), followed by conversation with actors after reading. Session generally takes about 2 1/2 to 3 hours. All recorded. Writer owns all material after reading.

Text festival at 416-568-9046 to receive examples of previous readings for context.

SEE list of actors who have performed at the Zoom Table Reading Workshops in 2024.

Only $300

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Recent Testimonials:

The table reading of our screenplay was phenomenal! Matthew and team selected the perfect actors for the roles and their performances were stellar. We learned so much about what worked and what didn’t. Had we not had this reading, I’m pretty sure we couldn’t have seen these aspects of our script. We now have a revision plan that I feel will take our story to the next level. I highly recommend a Zoom table reading with WildSound!                                                                                                                                                       – Lisa Johnson Mitchell

I was so impressed by our virtual table reading!  The actors were well prepared and brought palpable energy and enthusiasm to the reading.  Even though we were spread across the continent, it really felt like we were all sitting around the table together, and the actors’ comments after the reading were quite insightful.  I know this experience is going to help us take our script to the next level!                                                          – Sara Lundell

I can’t thank Matthew and the actors enough!!! This was such an amazing experience and I am forever grateful.
– Sami Richey

That was so awesome and so useful as well. Once I got over being a little self conscious it was truly rewarding on many levels. The best part was the discussion at the end of the session. Great to be able to get those opinions from professional actors who have spent the time considering the work.
– Russell Knight

Thanks for the files for the reading. — this is such a great resource to have.
– Shay Mourad

Thank you so much for providing this opportunity for me and my screenplay. The reading and the feedback were invaluable. I so appreciate this and all the opportunities you have given me!
– Janna Jones

Watch Today’s Film Festival: HUMAN NATURE Documentary Festival

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Watch the Festival HERE: https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/human-nature-doc-festival-november

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:

AMERICANS SMELL GOOD, 66min,. USA
Directed by Emir Cakaroz
The film combines the filmmaker’s story in the U.S.A. with people from different social, racial, and ethnic backgrounds that he wouldn’t have met if he hadn’t come to this country. It explores the experience of being in between many cultures when living in a foreign land.

Watch the Audience Feedback Video:
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/americans-smell-good-review

CHRISTMAS CREW, 7min., Canada
Directed by Moumita Das
“Christmas Crew – A Story About Collective Kindness” is a heartwarming documentary that follows the inspiring journey of John and Junie White, affectionately known as the Christmas Crew. What began as a simple act of generosity in their living room has blossomed into a remarkable community tradition, transforming the lives of many in Cape Breton’s Sydney and Glace Bay areas.

https://www.facebook.com/dasmoumita

Watch the Audience Feedback Video:
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/christmas-crew-review

Watch Today’s Film Festival: WORLD DOC Shorts Festival

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Watch Festival HERE: https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/doc-world-shorts-november-2024

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:

PLASTIC TOURISM, 18min., Indonesia
Directed by Ira Setiawati
“Plastic Tourism” is more than a documentary; it challenges viewers to confront uncomfortable truths. It is a call to action and testament of the delicate balance between human leisure and environmental responsibility.

Watch the Audience Feedback Video:
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/plastic-tourism-review

INDIA’S MEGA FESTIVALS, 45min., India
Directed by Umang Chaudhri, Vishal Chib
India’s glorious past, mysterious ancient kingdoms, colorful rituals and traditions, grand architectural marvels, rich culinary variety, and grand festivities have enchanted travelers through the ages. And one such traveler is legendary chef Gary Mehigan who’s back in India with something unique on his mind – to explore India’s mega festivals! On National Geographic’s new series ‘India’s Mega Festivals’ we go behind the scenes of India’s grandest and biggest festivals that have been celebrated over centuries across the land! Through six episodes, we follow Gary’s adventures as he gets unprecedented access to intimate rituals and spectacles of each festival, over multiple days! Through Gary’s fresh perspective of the pomp and show, we get to experience India and its bounty in an all-new light. In this series, Gary experiences the mega festivals of Holi, Onam, Ganesh Utsav, Eid, Hornbill, Durga Puja, Chithirai and Hemis festivals.

https://www.facebook.com/NA
https://www.twitter.com/NA
https://www.instagram.com/NA

Watch the Audience Feedback Video:
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/indias-mega-festivals-review

PICNIC AND A LITTLE MUTINY, 39min., USA
Directed by Jacek W. Laskus
Aboard a sailboat crewed by four blind individuals and a sighted captain, we’re invited to their picnic in this part doc-part fantasy. Sharing experiences and observations of being sightless in a visual world the group collectively rebel.

Watch the Audience Feedback Video:
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/picnic-and-a-little-mutiny-review

Today’s PODCAST: EP. 1347 – Filmmaker Cyril Durand-Gasselin (MIHI: At the center of our gaze)

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LISTEN to the podcast: http://www.wildsoundpodcast.com/the-film-podcast-by-wildsound/2024/11/5/ep-1347-filmmaker-cyril-durand-gasselin-mihi-at-the-center-of-our-gaze

MIHI: At the center of our gaze, 15min., France

Directed by Cyril Durand-Gasselin

Introspection is a mental activity which can be described metaphorically as the act of “looking inside” oneself, through a form of attention paid to one’s own sensations, states or thoughts. In psychology, this is the inner knowledge we have of our perceptions, actions, emotions and knowledge, which is different from that which an outside observer might have.

https://facebook.com/Compagnienos

https://instagram.com/compagnie_nos

Get to know the filmmaker:

What motivated you to make this film?

I wanted to show how important introspection has been for me in my life, and still is. It helped me grow so much. By giving this work to the world, I hope it will reminds everyone how important it is to take time to listen to yourself and to learn as much as you can from everything you can find inside.

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

Honestly, I’ve got really touched and smiled all the way through the video. The comments were so nice and good but mostly really interesting. And it is really satisfying to hear comments from people that you don’t know that are coming from another country.

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Watch Today’s Film Festival: ARTISTS DOC Shorts Festival

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Watch Festival HERE: https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/artists-documentary-festival-november-2024

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:

WHAT MAKES AN ARTIST?, 10min., Lebanon
Directed by Raafat Abou Daka
“What Makes an Artist” is an introspective documentary that delves into the lives of the internationally renowned sculptor brothers Assaf, exploring the unexpected paths that led them to their craft. The film peels back the layers of their fame to reveal the human side of their journey, offering a rare glimpse into their early struggles and the alternate careers they nearly pursued.

https://www.instagram.com/raafat.ad/

Watch the Audience Feedback Video:
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/what-makes-an-artist-review

BLACK & BLUE, 16min., Australia
Directed by Hamish MacGregory
When Rupert is “up” he paints himself blue and becomes Zarcon. Made by his son, Black & Blue is a character study of a person living with bipolar disorder.

https://www.instagram.com/ham_mac/

Watch the Audience Feedback Video:
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/black-blue-review

ROCK PAPER PAINT: ART OF THE PEOPLE, 34min,. USA
Directed by Audrey Daniel
This is a two part film, a story which documents the dynamic flood of public art which occurred during the social upheaval magnified by the pandemic and the history of Public Art and social justice in the Bay Area. This is an ode to the artists that have taken on the role of leaders using art to create awareness in murals, poster art, as well as ground breaking memorials, that have been created to address social change

http://rockpaperpaint.com/https://www.instagram.com/rock.paperpaint

Watch the Audience Feedback Video:
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/rock-paper-paint-review

Today’s FilmFreeway Deadline: FANTASY/SCI-FI Film & Screenplay Festival

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Over 75 FIVE Star Reviews on FilmFreeway!

FANTASY and SCI-FI Stories used to be a fringe market. Now they are in the mainstream and forever as movies, television shows, and stories in this genre are a multi-billion dollar market.

Submit via FilmFreeway:

This is a HYBRID film festival (NOT an online festival) with live screenings for the audience feedback video you will receive, plus an optional virtual 2nd showcase to enhance the film’s exposure. Festival also conducts blog and podcast interviews with the filmmaker. We have also started a filmmaker’s WhatsApp group with over 100 joined to date to chat about next project and make contacts etc….

Get your script and story performed by professional actors at the Fantasy/Sci-Fi Festival. WINNING reading every single month!

Get your short or feature film showcased at the FEEDBACK Film Festival and get an audience video. Now a monthly festival taking place in either Chicago, Los Angeles, or Toronto

All festival dates have been updated to private screenings with the same Audience FEEDBACK videos made for the short & feature films, and recorded script readings performed by professional actors for the screenplays. This is our way of showing community over distance so everyone around the world can experience our Audience Feedback videos.

We specialize in showcasing Fantasy/Sci-Fi stories and making sure that when the work is ready, the writer will benefit by at least obtaining a solid agent.

Awards & Prizes

Accepted Films get their films showcased at the FEEDBACK Film Festival. Then you’ll garner an Audience Video on your film which is a great promotional vehicle, which will set you up to get submitted to future festivals.

Accepted Screenplays get their work performed by professional actors at the writing festival. 3-5 weeks after submitting, you will be sent an email with your full feedback and told if your script is ready to be performed at our festival. We do not have finalists etc.. It is either a winner or a rewrite is suggested and you have a chance to re-submit at a discount rate.

Today’s PODCAST: EP. 1346 – Filmmaker Alexander Miguel (THE BRIDES OF DRACULA)

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LISTEN to the podcast: http://www.wildsoundpodcast.com/the-film-podcast-by-wildsound/2024/11/4/ep-1346-filmmaker-alexander-miguel-the-brides-of-dracula

THE BRIDES OF DRACULA, 5min,. UK

Directed by Alexander Miguel

Introducing a new breed of vampires – More alternative, more sensual, more dangerous. Loosely based on the legends of Draculas wives, the good, bad and the evil bride inhabit an old misty graveyard set in the high mountains, waiting for their beloved master to be resurrected once more. Inspired by original costumes and props by Derby-based designer Liam Brandon Murray, this is a unique film showcasing the finest in Wearable Art for the designer’s cinematic debut.

https://www.instagram.com/alezmigz/

Get to know the filmmaker:

What motivated you to make this film?

I had long wanted to do a fashion film based around vampires. I had initially envisioned a very dark classic victorian look, but when I found designer Liam Brandon Murray, a whole new world opened up to me. This was the most unconventional and bizarre kind of fashion I had ever seen the likes of. So intricate, so luxurious, yet so macabre and puzzling in it’s grandness. I knew that I had found something entirely unique and had access to a kind of innovative fashion that nobody else did. I thought to myself, I’ll be a real fool if I don’t jump on this opportunity! Liam and I clicked from the get-go, and it was clear that this would just be the start of many creative collaborations to come. I was able to pick and choose all my favourite pieces from his collection of work. We needed to piece together 4 complete looks and additionally threw in a few more items to showcase as much of Liam’s work as possible. His outfits carry heavy influences of otherworldly flair, his inspiration drawn from mythology, aliens and religious figures into a seamless blend.

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

It is such an unreal feeling to have strangers speak about my work, they don’t know me or my team, so their perceptions and notions of the work are completely unbiased, raw and organic. People loved the surprising elements of lavish colour, which I think is rather unusual in the gothic genre. The fashion of course, gains a lot of wow-factor, and the fact it is put together like a music video, driven by sound and music rather than dialogue.

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Today’s FilmFreeway Deadline: NEW YORK Feedback Film Festival

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This is a HYBRID film festival with live screenings for the audience feedback video you will receive, plus an optional virtual 2nd showcase to enhance the film’s exposure (optional). Festival also conducts blog and podcast interviews with the filmmaker. We have also started a filmmaker’s WhatsApp group with over 150 joined to date to chat about next project and make contacts etc….

Submit via FilmFreeway:

FILM FESTIVAL:

We are proud to announce a FOUR tier festival set up of your accepted film at the festival. Two screenings of your film at our festival, plus two separate interviews.

Screening #1 will take place in NYC and will be a private screening for a select group of people. They will then go home after the festival and record their comments of your film. Then we turn those comments into our regular FEEDBACK Festival Video.

For context, here is an example of a video from a recent festival: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EviO64sSbrA

Screening #2 takes place one time only (for FREE) VIRTUALLY for all to see on our online feed every single day. 365 festivals in 2022. Already these screenings are garnering an audience of 1000s each day.

So in the end you will have TWO showcases of your film and you’ll receive your audience feedback video a week before the Virtual Festival.

Then (Tier #3) we will send you a list of questions to answer for our blog interview that will promote you and your film. Then after that (Tier #4) we will set up a podcast interview on our popular ITunes show where will we chat with you about the process of how the film was made.

SCREENPLAY FESTIVAL:

Winning screenplays performed by professional actors and made into a video each month. Film festival also occurs each month.

FULL FEEDBACK on all screenplay submissions. Film submissions can also request the committee’s feedback notes on their film.

WILDsound Podcast EP. 1344 – Filmmaker Marlea van Grinsven (RED)

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LISTEN to the podcast: http://www.wildsoundpodcast.com/the-film-podcast-by-wildsound/2024/11/2/ep-1344-filmmaker-marlea-van-grinsven-red

RED, 5min., Canada
Directed by Marlea van Grinsven
Red depicts the story of a romance gone wrong, where paint is used to show the side revenge and how it slowly passes through everyone until revenge has taken over. It follows our couple as they work through their budding romance slowly getting more and more torn on the outcome as they go, until at the end, revenge wins and takes over.

http://www.movementwithmarlea.com/

https://instagram.com/_movementwithmarlea

Get to know the filmmaker:

What motivated you to make this film?
They always say that the best art comes from the worst trauma, and I was hoping it was right. I went through a very traumatic breakup and I wanted to turn a dark time in my life into something beautiful. Dance has always been how I’ve expressed myself and creating this film allowed me to process my trauma in a beautiful and creative way.

What were your initial reactions when watching the audience talking about your film in the feedback video?
I was overjoyed with emotion. It was an amazing experience to hear people talking about my film and loving it. I always fear that the audience won’t get my story but to hear that they understood the story behind it and appreciated the difficulty of execution to create this film was delightful.

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