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Episode Synopsis
On part 2 of this week's episode, we interview Cartoonist/Screenwriter/Director, Maddie Dai. Maddie talks with us about her career as a cartoonist and becoming a screenwriter and director. She wrote the screenplay for the movie, "We Were Dangerous" which is being produced by Piki Films (Jojo Rabbit & Hunt For The Wilderpeople) and will be out in August.You can see a trailer for it here:https://youtu.be/R0mRPMX-WCc?si=legg1Ebc_Kk2jwoPMaddie also wrote and directed the short film, "Ministry of Jingle". You can see the trailer for it here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXjtQeLDcRM You can find more about Maddie (and see her cartoons) at her website:http://www.maddie-dai.comOn Part 1 of the episode, we discuss the current contests:Winning captions for New Yorker contest #898 (Can I talk to you a moment about a rope and lifesaver?). Finalists for contest #900 (Let a simian be your umbrella). Current New Yorker contest #902 (A small step can lead to a life changing experience). Send us questions or comments to: [email protected] your contest complaints or suggestions to:[email protected].
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