WILDsound is proud to showcase the best EXPERIMENTAL/DANCE/MUSIC short films from the last year from around the world today.

Thursday, March 27th. 7pm SHARP.

The event ends at 9pm.

95 minute program of films. Followed by Q&A with filmmakers in attendance.

Carlton Cinemas in downtown Toronto.

20 Carlton St., Toronto, ON M5B 2H5

(College Street Subway)

Tickets are FREE or Pay as you like. (Tickets generally sell out. First RSVP. First served.)

Email festival to RSVP tickets@wildsound.ca

Or, text the festival directly at 416-568-9046

SEE THE LINEUP OF FILMS:

THE MOMENT, 7min., Poetry, Canada

Directed by Craig Wrobleski

A poem about resilience and strength as a path to peace. The film follows one woman’s extraordinary journey.

SPARE ME THE DECISION: NATION OF LANGUAGES, 3min., Dance, USA

Directed by Samuel Hart

A dance music video exploring the pull of longing and Self Isolation

TAINTED, 11min., Experimental, Singapore

Directed by Ian Wee

In a world driven by corporate greed and unethical genetic experimentation, Darien, the pioneering human clone, finds himself obsolete against a superior 2nd Generation Clone, leading to his and his mentor’s targeting.

REVENGE OF THE BLACK WIDOW, 4min,. Dance, USA

Directed by Joseph Le

A maidservant turned psycho leads a bloody rebellion against Tong gangsters in 1950s Chinatown, San Francisco.

JEFF HILLIARD – MY FACE, 4min., Music VIdeo, USA

Directed by Jeff Hilliard

Powerful executive who has an interesting way to relieve stress through creative role-play.

F*CK TO THE BEAT, 4min,. Dance, USA

Directed by Robbie Blue

A DANCE FILM CHOREOGRAPHED AND DIRECTED BY ROBBIE BLUE

DARK CIRCLES, 5min., Poetry, USA

Directed by Suswana Chowdhury

“Dark Circles” is a surrealist short poetry film directed and produced by Suswana Chowdhury, and written by Jean-Sebastien Surena.

KITE, 6min., Dance, Canada

Directed by Jerry Trieus

A dancer on a mission to experience flight. The journey is disappointing and filled with challenges. The result is a transformation as the dance artist finds strength through perseverance and ultimately freedom.

STRING HEAD, 7min,. Experimental, USA

Directed by Matthew Vargas

A man in bed, after failing to fall asleep, is forcefully kept awake by String Head – an entity made of string that psychologically tortures him by wrapping him in a cocoon made from the deepest, darkest thoughts of his mind.

END GAME, 6min., Dance, Netherlands

Directed by Laurens Neels

Endgame explores the slow unraveling of a relationship through intimate, improvisational choreography. Two dancers move between passion and conflict, leaving unresolved tensions in their wake. As the cycle repeats, emerging obstacles turn their dance into a struggle to sustain.

THE BATH, 4min., Music Video, France

Directed by Oliver Conrad

Music Video for “Le BAIN” by MITCHUM about taking a bath.

SEQUOIA SPIRITS, 12min,. Dance, USA

Directed by Cherie Carson, David Creech

“Sequoia Spirits” is a playful vertical dance film which peers deep into the heart and soul of a Redwood Grove. Under the great canopy of California’s majestic coastal giants, we get a glimpse into the elements that bring life to the woods – fire, water and earth.

Walk Off The Earth at Bud Stage 2024, 11min., Canada

Directed by Mike Onley

A behind the scenes look at a day in the life of Canadian rockstars Walk Off The Earth at Budweiser Gardens the day of their annual performance. We explore why the home-town show is so special to the band and fans alike, and what goes in to creating a spectacular show.