Director’s Talk: Pamela PerryGoulardt

2026 May 5

Director’s Talk: Pamela PerryGoulardt

When you plan the realization of a film project, what are your objectives?


My first objective is always to write a script with a distinct voice and a compelling narrative. I’m drawn to stories that carry emotional weight, social relevance, and a meaningful character arc. I also believe
screenwriters benefit from being conscious of marketing — not as a constraint, but as an extension of storytelling.
I enjoy the process of building connections, understanding the industry, and sharing responsibility for bringing a project to life. Filmmaking is inherently collaborative: the script is the blueprint, but imagining the right director, cinematographer, and sound designer early on helps shape the film’s visual and sonic identity. High-quality storytelling deserves high-quality execution.


With Artificial Intelligence, cinema is undergoing a transformation even more radical than the shift from silent films to sound. What is your opinion on this?


I’m genuinely enjoying the creative and experimental possibilities that AI brings. It’s a progressive evolution, and approaching it with fear or judgment only limits artistic growth. I celebrate the diversity of
expression it enables — new tools often lead to new forms of storytelling. Even Marlon Brando anticipated this future when he created digital images of himself so his performances could continue through emerging technologies. To me, AI is not a threat but an expansion of the cinematic
palette.

To which production or distribution company would you like to propose your new project? Give us a profile, including some examples.


I would love to collaborate with Matthew Toffolo and his company WILDSOUND. Matthew has produced several short script films for me as proof-of-concept pieces, and I trust his interpretation of my work
completely. His ability to translate a script into a vivid, emotionally resonant short film is exceptional, and I’ve always been more than satisfied with the results.


STAR CROSSED

https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/script-movie-star-crossed


CUSTER
https://youtu.be/bshiSNpybmM
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/script-movie-custer-s
last-plan


WILD FILMMAKER can now “sit at the table with the big players” alongside The Hollywood Reporter and Variety during the Cannes Film Festival, but we have chosen to remain a Global Cultural Movement with an ethical mission: to bring democracy into cinema, placing the Work of Art at the center rather than Marketing. Do you think we are doing a good job?


WILD FILMMAKER is a gift to innovative screenwriters. The platform continues to amplify the importance of independent film and original ideas, and I’m sincerely grateful for the support they’ve given my work.
Recently, my script The Secrets of the Forbidden City received a WILD FILMMAKER Gold Award for “creating a short film capable of portraying a contemporary world with a universal style.” That recognition aligns perfectly with my creative goals. It also strengthens my brand and supports my marketing and promotional efforts — an essential part of building a screenwriting career.
WILD FILMMAKER’s commitment to artistic integrity makes that visibility even more meaningful.