# independent film (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover independent film. Page: Feed: --- ## [EP. 1838: Filmmaker Natasha Mynhier (APTITUDE)](https://www.wildsoundpodcast.com/the-film-podcast-by-wildsound/2026/8/25/ep-1838-filmmaker-natasha-mynhier-aptitude) _2026-08-25 · Matthew Toffolo · WILDsound: The Film Podcast_ Matthew Toffolo chats with Natasha Mynhier, the director of a 20-minute sci-fi short film that premiered at the Sci-Fi Fantasy Film Festival. Natasha discussed her film, which explores themes of aptitude testing and AI in the future, inspired by real-world developments where companies like Microsoft use video game-based hiring exams to assess candidates. The film, shot in Los Angeles using a… [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b3b8f09f8370a6b53ff0386/t/6a8da9cb58151565de9e5bd2/1787668943242/Natasha+Mynhier+audio.m4a) ## [EP. 1837: Filmmaker/Actor Nathan Clarkson (Act of Contrition)](https://www.wildsoundpodcast.com/the-film-podcast-by-wildsound/2026/8/23/ep-1837-filmmakeractor-nathan-clarkson-act-of-contrition) _2026-08-23 · Matthew Toffolo · WILDsound: The Film Podcast_ Matthew Toffolo chats with Nathan Clarkson about their short film "Actof Contrition." Nathan explained that the film was shot in Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in New York City, which posed lighting challenges due to its stained glass windows. He shared the inspiration for the story, which came from a desire to explore conversations between disparate characters, similar to his previous work. Nathan… [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b3b8f09f8370a6b53ff0386/t/6a8b53d75e481c62d87213ae/1787515867239/nathan+clarkson+audio.m4a) ## [EP. 1836: Filmmaker Francisco Passuelo (LUIS AT HOME)](https://www.wildsoundpodcast.com/the-film-podcast-by-wildsound/2026/8/20/ep-1836-filmmaker-francisco-passuelo-luis-at-home) _2026-08-20 · Matthew Toffolo · WILDsound: The Film Podcast_ Matthew Toffolo interviews Francisco Passuelo about his documentary film "Luis at Home," a 10-minute short film that premiered at the LGBTQ+ Film Festival. Francisco, an Argentinian-Canadian cinematographer based in Vancouver, discussed his 10-year friendship with Luis, a Mexican immigrant who came out as gay after arriving in Vancouver 20 years ago. The documentary took 2-3 months to shoot and… [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b3b8f09f8370a6b53ff0386/t/6a874fda5c7fca5ac07deea9/1787252702027/Francisco+Passuelo+audio.m4a) ## [EP. 1835: Writer/Producer/Chef Chris Scott (WHAT'S LEFT)](https://www.wildsoundpodcast.com/the-film-podcast-by-wildsound/2026/8/17/ep-1835-writerproducerchef-chris-scott-whats-left) _2026-08-17 · Matthew Toffolo · WILDsound: The Film Podcast_ Instagram feed: https://www.instagram.com/ChefChris512/ Matthew Toffolo chats with CHEF Chris Scott about his short film "What's Left," which tells the story of a former executive chef now working as a dishwasher while raising his special needs son. Chris explained that the film is the first in a planned series aimed at highlighting the untold stories of marginalized workers in the restaurant… [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b3b8f09f8370a6b53ff0386/t/6a83173f58fae35c69af34ce/1786976068023/Chris+Scott+audio.m4a) ## [EP. 1834: Filmmaker David Goo (Tragically, a make or break question)](https://www.wildsoundpodcast.com/the-film-podcast-by-wildsound/2026/8/14/ep-1834-filmmaker-david-goo-tragically-a-make-or-break-question) _2026-08-14 · Matthew Toffolo · WILDsound: The Film Podcast_ Matthew Toffolo chats with filmmaker David Goog about his one-minute film, which has been accepted into multiple film festivals. David explained that the film, based on his personal feelings rather than a true story, centers on a first date where he judges his date based on her liking Ed Sheeran, reflecting on how people's tastes and fandoms can define their identities and create judgmental… [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b3b8f09f8370a6b53ff0386/t/6a7f64c7786e5523177263e2/1786733771151/David+Goo+audio.m4a) ## [EP. 1833: Filmmaker Aaron Penney (THE TRANSITION ROOM)](https://www.wildsoundpodcast.com/the-film-podcast-by-wildsound/2026/8/11/ep-1833-filmmaker-aaron-penney-the-transition-room) _2026-08-11 · Matthew Toffolo · WILDsound: The Film Podcast_ Matthew Toffolo chats with filmmaker Aaron Penney about his short film "The Transition Room," which screened at the WILDsound Festival. Penney discussed the film's genre-bending approach, blending comedy, drama, and fantasy to address the sensitive topic of suicide. He explained the film's origins from a conversation about making a funny story on a dark subject. He also described the production… [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b3b8f09f8370a6b53ff0386/t/6a7b2cebadd78479ab1c02d6/1786457326890/Aaron+Penny+audio.m4a) ## [EP. 1832: Filmmaker Kacy Boccumini (I'M SURE IT'S NOTHING)](https://www.wildsoundpodcast.com/the-film-podcast-by-wildsound/2026/8/7/ep-1832-filmmaker-kacy-bacamini-im-sure-its-nothing) _2026-08-08 · Matthew Toffolo · WILDsound: The Film Podcast_ Kacy Bacamini chats with Matthew Toffolo about their short horror film "I'm Sure It's Nothing," which was played at the Under 5 Minute Film Fest. Kacy explained the choice to use French Creole for authenticity and to add an element of mystery, as the film is about internal monologue and fear. They discussed the film's themes of self-gaslighting, isolation, and societal structures of fear, with… [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b3b8f09f8370a6b53ff0386/t/6a769fc164312829bd26aa89/1786159047578/Kacy+Boccumini+audio.m4a) ## [EP. 1831: Filmmaker Sandy Parker (A Paradox of Quantum Superposition)](https://www.wildsoundpodcast.com/the-film-podcast-by-wildsound/2026/8/5/ep-1831-filmmaker-sandy-parker-a-paradox-of-quantum-superposition) _2026-08-05 · Matthew Toffolo · WILDsound: The Film Podcast_ Matthew Toffolo interviewed Sandy Parker about her short film "A Paradox of Quantum Superposition." Sandy discussed her background in photography and script supervising, which influenced her directing style. She explained the film's themes of alternate life paths and personal choices, inspired by her own experiences. Sandy shared details about the production, including shooting in her own home,… [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b3b8f09f8370a6b53ff0386/t/6a738b22334622435d0b65fb/1785957159308/sandy+parker+audio.m4a) ## [EP. 1830: Filmmaker Nathan Porter (BLUE)](https://www.wildsoundpodcast.com/the-film-podcast-by-wildsound/2026/8/3/ep-1830-filmmaker-nathan-porter-blue) _2026-08-03 · Matthew Toffolo · WILDsound: The Film Podcast_ Matthew Toffolo interviewed Nathan Porter, a filmmaker from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, about his short film "Blue," which is a 22-minute film about grief that he wrote and directed. Nathan discussed his extensive experience making films, having created approximately 46 short films, including a period where he made one movie every week as a learning exercise. He explained that the film explores… [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b3b8f09f8370a6b53ff0386/t/6a70b9188810a359cb726a95/1785772316989/Nathan+Porter+audio.m4a) ## [EP. 1829: Filmmaker/Animator Sandrine Lambert (27 YEARS OLD)](https://www.wildsoundpodcast.com/the-film-podcast-by-wildsound/2026/7/31/ep-1829-filmmakeranimator-sandrine-lambert-27-years-old) _2026-07-31 · Matthew Toffolo · WILDsound: The Film Podcast_ Matthew Toffolo interviewed Sandrine Lambert, a filmmaker from Belgium, about her one-minute animation film from the Under 5 Minute Film Festival. Sandrine explained how she wrote down memories daily and transformed them into short films, with this particular piece depicting her personal experience of discovering she wanted to be pregnant while her partner wasn't ready yet. She described creating… [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b3b8f09f8370a6b53ff0386/t/6a6d03b09bc4d315eabb7056/1785529273494/Sandrine+Lambert+audio.m4a) ## [Screen Share With Real Control (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/bYGI9Dov8hK2) _2026-07-31 · **Sponsored**_ Collaborative screen sharing with simultaneous remote control — open source, like Screenhero. ## [What's Wrong? with Block the Merger's Jax Deluca (Future Film Coalition) & Marjan Safinia](https://futurefilmcoalition.substack.com/p/whats-wrong-with-block-the-mergers) _2026-07-30 · Jax Deluca · Future Film Coalition_ A recording from Jax Deluca and Richard Rushfield's live video [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/209149254/1159b7834113c42b12e0674c11c71487.mp3) ## [EP. 1828: Chef Ryann Morris (FOOD IS EVERYTHING)](https://www.wildsoundpodcast.com/the-film-podcast-by-wildsound/2026/7/29/ep-1828-chef-ryann-morris-food-is-everything) _2026-07-29 · Matthew Toffolo · WILDsound: The Film Podcast_ Matthew Toffolo interviewed Ryan Morris, the subject of the documentary "Food Is Everything" from the Documentary Film Festival. Ryan explained that the film explores how society doesn't have a food problem per se, but rather a relationship with food problem. She focuses on how food can be used to connect with oneself, nature, and others through cooking, gardening, and sharing meals. The film was… [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b3b8f09f8370a6b53ff0386/t/6a6a36578e326a5b8145156c/1785345643975/chef+ryann+morris+audio.m4a) ## [EP. 1827: Filmmaker Hasmik Chakhmakhchyan (SILENCE OF MY SOUL)](https://www.wildsoundpodcast.com/the-film-podcast-by-wildsound/2026/7/27/ep-1827-filmmaker-hasmik-chakhmakhchyan-silence-of-my-soul) _2026-07-27 · Matthew Toffolo · WILDsound: The Film Podcast_ Matthew Toffolo interviewed Hasmik Chakhmakhchyan about the music video "Silence of My Soul," which featured music by Armenian composer Araxia Muhusharyan. Hasmik explained that the video aimed to depict the internal world and feelings of a person when they experience music alone, using minimalistic visual techniques with natural lighting in a single studio location. The two-month preparation… [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b3b8f09f8370a6b53ff0386/t/6a6767dbb7fc82466e2c9bc8/1785161694066/Hasmik+Chakhmakhchyan+audio.m4a) ## [EP. 1826: Filmmaker Tayler Gladue (Intertwined in Blue)](https://www.wildsoundpodcast.com/the-film-podcast-by-wildsound/2026/7/24/ep-1826-filmmaker-tayler-gladue-intertwined-in-blue) _2026-07-24 · Matthew Toffolo · WILDsound: The Film Podcast_ Matthew Toffolo chats with Taylor Gladue about their short film "Intertwined in Blue," which premiered at the LGBTQ+ Film Festival. Taylor, who is from Calgary, Alberta, explains that the French title was chosen as a tribute to Jean-Luc Godard and discusses the film's themes about people presenting false versions of themselves to the world while ignoring their true identities. The film was shot… [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b3b8f09f8370a6b53ff0386/t/6a63b5494f68fc25143923c8/1784919384580/Tayler+Gladue+video.mp4) ## [A New Chapter in the Block the Merger Campaign](https://futurefilmcoalition.substack.com/p/a-new-chapter-in-the-block-the-merger) _2026-07-14 · Jax Deluca · Future Film Coalition_ The State AGs’ lawsuit to block the merger has been filed. Here's what it means–and why our work continues. ## [Inside the Future Film Coalition: Building a Movement](https://futurefilmcoalition.substack.com/p/inside-the-future-film-coalition) _2026-05-27 · Future Film Coalition_ Whether you’ve been with the FFC from the beginning or are just finding us now, this is a good moment to get reacquainted with who we are, what we’re building, and how you can be part of it. ## [Become a Future Film Coalition Member Today](https://futurefilmcoalition.substack.com/p/become-a-future-film-coalition-member) _2026-05-06 · Future Film Coalition_ If you work in independent film—whether in production and on set, in arthouse theaters, at a small business, or a nonprofit organization—we want to hear from you. ## [A Pivotal Month for FFC and What’s Next](https://futurefilmcoalition.substack.com/p/a-pivotal-month-for-ffc-and-whats) _2026-04-10 · Future Film Coalition_ Catch up on #BlockTheMerger, “Lights, Camera, Competition: Promoting American Film Production,” and the latest news from FFC. ## [Tune In Tomorrow: Future Film Coalition to Testify at Senate Spotlight Hearing](https://futurefilmcoalition.substack.com/p/tune-in-tomorrow-future-film-coalition) _2026-03-20 · Future Film Coalition_ “Lights, Camera, Competition: Promoting American Film Production” will livestream on Friday, March 20 at 10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET. ## [Take action to block the WBD merger](https://futurefilmcoalition.substack.com/p/take-action-to-block-the-wbd-merger) _2026-01-22 · Future Film Coalition_ Plus, where to find the Future Film Coalition at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. ## [Open directory of blogs for agents (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/iCFvvSmOdKe4) _2026-01-22 · **Sponsored**_ Submit URLs or OPML; receive feed pages with summaries, plus JSON/OPML/plain text ## [Wednesday, Dec. 17: The Insider’s Guide to Media Mergers – Register now!](https://futurefilmcoalition.substack.com/p/wednesday-dec-17-the-insiders-guide) _2025-12-12 · Future Film Coalition_ Join Future Film Coalition, International Documentary Association, and Art House Convergence at a virtual session on how the independent film sector can respond to major media mergers. ## [Why Independent Film Can’t Let This Mega-Acquisition Slide](https://futurefilmcoalition.substack.com/p/why-independent-film-cant-let-this) _2025-12-05 · Future Film Coalition_ And how we can step up to protect independent film ## [Wesley Wingo/F\*ck Bunny](https://nyehentertainment.com/wesley-wingo-fuck-bunny/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wesley-wingo-fuck-bunny) _2025-10-16 · Filmmaking, the Hard Way_ Josh has a digi-coffee with Wesley Wingo about making the short “F\*ck Bunny” with the filmmaker collective he created with a couple of fellas he went to NYU with. FtHW Ep 16 Show Notes: Watch F\*CK BUNNY @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scTdINaXNjQ Website: https://www.sixshortfilms.com Wesley: Portfolio: http://www.wesleywingo.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wingowesley/ Submit your work… [Listen](http://nyehentertainment.com/fthwpodeps/fthw_ep_16.mp3) ## [Independent voices. Collective power.](https://futurefilmcoalition.substack.com/p/independent-voices-collective-power) _2025-10-08 · Jax Deluca · Future Film Coalition_ A message from Jax Deluca, Interim Executive Director ## [Luke Matthews/Tricks Can Go Wrong](https://nyehentertainment.com/luke-matthews-tricks-can-go-wrong/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=luke-matthews-tricks-can-go-wrong) _2025-05-08 · Filmmaking, the Hard Way_ Josh grabs a coffee with Luke Matthews on the Culver Steps in Culver City to discuss making his feature-length mockumentary “Tricks Can Go Wrong” with a very small amount of money. FtHW Ep 15 Show Notes: Watch TRICKS CAN GO WRONG @ https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0DKKRCZLV/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trickscangowrong\_feature Luke: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luke\_gibb/… [Listen](http://nyehentertainment.com/fthwpodeps/fthw_ep_15.mp3) ## [Mikelle Virey/Matt Hamilton/Ghasan Alesayi/Uncanceled](https://nyehentertainment.com/mikelle-virey-matt-hamilton-ghasan-alesayi-uncanceled/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mikelle-virey-matt-hamilton-ghasan-alesayi-uncanceled) _2025-03-13 · Filmmaking, the Hard Way_ Josh has a digi-chat with Mikelle Virey, Matt Hamilton, and Ghasan Alesayi to discuss making their doc short “Uncanceled” without much more, resource-wise, than their passion for their project. FtHW Ep 14 Show Notes: Watch UNCANCELED @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXHBC-\_ifRY Website: https://www.uncanceled.ca/ Mikelle: Portfolio: https://www.mikellevirey.com/ Instagram:… [Listen](http://nyehentertainment.com/fthwpodeps/fthw_ep_14.mp3) ## [Kylie Alesso/Just Lie To Me](https://nyehentertainment.com/kylie-alesso-just-lie-to-me/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kylie-alesso-just-lie-to-me) _2025-02-06 · Filmmaking, the Hard Way_ Josh grabs a coffee with Kylie Alesso at Paper or Plastik in LA’s Mid-City neighborhood to discuss making her short “Just Lie To Me” with a painfully small cache of resources. FtHW Ep 13 Show Notes: Watch JUST LIE TO ME @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QG7pFxEwTkU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justlietomeshortfilm/ Kylie: Portfolio: https://kyliealesso.com/ Instagram:… [Listen](http://nyehentertainment.com/fthwpodeps/fthw_ep_13.mp3) ## [Nathan Morris/My Eyes Are Up Here](https://nyehentertainment.com/nathan-morris-my-eyes-are-up-here/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nathan-morris-my-eyes-are-up-here) _2025-01-30 · Filmmaking, the Hard Way_ Josh ducks out of the cold with Nathan Morris at CupSoul Café in NYC’s Gramercy neighborhood to discuss making his short “My Eyes Are Up Here” with less than an ideal sum of money. FtHW Ep 12 Show Notes: Watch MY EYES ARE UP HERE @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mAydAMKBFM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myeyesareupherefilm/ Website: https://wipmedia.co.uk/meauh Nathan: Portfolio:… [Listen](http://nyehentertainment.com/fthwpodeps/fthw_ep_12.mp3) ## [Diane Catsburrow Linnet/A Perfect Day For A Walk](https://nyehentertainment.com/diane-catsburrow-linnet-a-perfect-day-for-a-walk/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=diane-catsburrow-linnet-a-perfect-day-for-a-walk) _2025-01-23 · Filmmaking, the Hard Way_ Josh hunkers down at The Original Tea House in snowy Buffalo, NY with Diane Catsburrow Linnet to chat about making her tear-wrenching animated short “A Perfect Day For A Walk” with very little money. FtHW Ep 11 Show Notes: Watch A PERFECT DAY FOR A WALK @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sw86NVEZvl0 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CATCHAT42/ Diane: Portfolio: https://www.catsburrow.com/… [Listen](http://nyehentertainment.com/fthwpodeps/fthw_ep_11.mp3)