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Filmmaker Giuseppe Masi (A WORLD OF MIRRORS)

A WORLD OF MIRRORS, 8min., USADirected by Giuseppe MasiLorenzo struggles with the aftermath of coming out to his parents causing a downward spiral into the depth of self acceptance. https://www.worldofmirrorsmovie.com/ Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? It’s based on a short story written by Lorenzo Donvito, also the… Continue reading Filmmaker Giuseppe Masi (A WORLD OF MIRRORS)

Filmmaker Paula Alarcon (ANHEDONIA)

ANHEDONIA, 2min,. ItalyDirected by Paula AlarconAnhedonia explores the contrasts and thin lines that are presented to us in life. It takes the audience through a visual journey of how Nara, the protagonist, explores her limits in how quickly pleasure can become pain and vice versa. Nara´s journey makes the audience very aware of their senses… Continue reading Filmmaker Paula Alarcon (ANHEDONIA)

Filmmaker Ella Bourne (GREAT OCEAN LOVE)

GREAT OCEAN LOVE, 30min., AustraliaDirected by Ella BourneGreat Ocean Love is part documentary, part road-trippin’ surf flick that follows Belinda Baggs, Linley Hurrell, and Lilly Pollard on a journey of discovery along the Great Ocean Road. Centred around the teachings of Gunditjmara whale dreamer Yaraan Bundle. Along the way, they meet saltwater women who share… Continue reading Filmmaker Ella Bourne (GREAT OCEAN LOVE)

Writer/Actor Kristen Vorhoff Wade (IT’S ALMOST THE END OF THE WORLD, PROBABLY)

IT’S ALMOST THE END OF THE WORLD, PROBABLY, 15min., USADirected by David Marshall SilvermanWhen a flighty suburban housewife thinks an alien invasion is imminent, she’ll do anything to get her reluctant family apocalypse ready. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551235856834&mibextid=LQQJ4d Get to know writer/actor Kristen Vorhoff Wade: 1. What motivated you to make this film?I had been through the festival… Continue reading Writer/Actor Kristen Vorhoff Wade (IT’S ALMOST THE END OF THE WORLD, PROBABLY)

Writer/Actor Angela Townsend (I SAID, NO)

I SAID, NO, 5min,. USADirected by Gabriella WiltzA young woman and her friends teach a man to respect her “no”. https://www.instagram.com/isaidnofilm Get to know writer/actor Angela Townsend: 1. What motivated you to make this film? I grew up performing as a salsa dancer and have attended many social dancing events where I did not always… Continue reading Writer/Actor Angela Townsend (I SAID, NO)

Screenwriter Kabrien J. Gathers (LOOK OUT, IT’S THE LUMBER MAN)

Watch the Screenplay Reading: https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/look-out-it-s-the-lumber-man CAST LIST: Narrator: Hannah EhmanKimber: Val ColeKlay: Geoff Mays Get to know the writer: 1. What is your screenplay about? My screenplay is about two siblings facing the aftermath of their friend returning to their campsite but without his body intact. It also quickly shows the relationship between the twin… Continue reading Screenwriter Kabrien J. Gathers (LOOK OUT, IT’S THE LUMBER MAN)

Screenwriter Jim Norman (HEAVEN SENT ME)

Watch the Screenplay Reading: https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/heaven-sent-me CAST LIST: Narrator: Shawn DevlinMark: Geoff MaysErica: Julie SheppardBobby: Sean Ballantyne Get to know the writer: 1. What is your screenplay about?A depressed firefighter falls in love with a guardian angel. 2. What genres does your screenplay fall under?Romantic comedy; fantasy 3. Why should this screenplay be made into a… Continue reading Screenwriter Jim Norman (HEAVEN SENT ME)

Screenwriter John Schlag (THE CHASE)

Watch the Screenplay Reading: https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/the-chase ACTION A boy runs for his life, but gets the upper hand on his pursuer, in a very dark way. CAST LIST: Narrator: Val Cole Get to know the writer: 1. What is your screenplay about?A man jumped out of a car and chased me when I was a kid.… Continue reading Screenwriter John Schlag (THE CHASE)

Screenwriter Ray Charles (8 DAYS ‘TIL THE END)

Watch the Screenplay Reading: https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/8-days-til-the-end CAST LIST: Narrator: Shawn DevlinDesmond: Steve RizzoJames: Geoff MaysWaitress 1/Danya: Val ColeWaitress 2/Ada: Hannah EhmanBryan: Sean Ballantyne Get to know the writer: 1. What is your screenplay about?Well, to be completely honest, what I had submitted was a brand new project comprised of concepts and ideas from other screenplays I’ve… Continue reading Screenwriter Ray Charles (8 DAYS ‘TIL THE END)

Screenwriter Robert Tartell (NUMBER TWO)

Watch the Screenplay Reading: https://youtu.be/NM4dzQoX6fA CAST LIST: Narrator: Shawn DevlinMeg: Julie SheppardTim: Sean Ballantyne Get to know the screenwriter: 1. What is your screenplay about? We’ve all heard of marital bliss. This is the opposite of marital bliss. 2. What genres does your screenplay fall under? Farce comedy 3. Why should this screenplay be made… Continue reading Screenwriter Robert Tartell (NUMBER TWO)