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The Heart of "Couples Weekend" with Nora Kirkpatrick May 27, 2026 3043 We had the pleasure of sitting down with Nora Kirkpatrick the writer and director of this month's COUPLES WEEKEND to talk about her fascinating journey from rockstar and actor to filmmaker. Nora grew up in rural Iowa before graduating from UCLA’s School of Theatre, Film and Television. Upon graduation, Nora joined Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros, won a GRAMMY and toured the world, playing Coa

A Journey to Sundance with Director Giselle Bonilla May 5, 2026 3582 Giselle Bonilla received her MFA in Directing from the American Film Institute Conservatory. Her thesis film, THE BULLFIGHTER, won the Student Director's Guild of America Grand Prize Award, and received Special Mention for Best Comedy at Palm Springs' Shortsfest. Giselle is a Latino Film Institute x Netflix Inclusion Fellow, Telluride FilmLAB Fellow, and an alum of the Sundance Institute as an Ign

Hooked on a Feeling: Composing for the Screen with Sherri Chung Apr 21, 2026 4369 Three-time Emmy nominated composer Sherri Chung has been recognized internationally as a trailblazer in the world of film and television scoring. Sherri recently composed the scores for HBO Max/Amblin’s two season animated series Gremlins: Secrets of The Mogwai and Gremlins: The Wild Batch, for which she was nominated for 2 Emmy® Awards for Best Music Direction and Composition for An Animated Prog

Online Personas & Feature Debuts with Bunnylovr Writer, Director & Star Katarina Zhu Apr 14, 2026 3400 Katarina Zhu is the writer, director and star of Bunnylovr -- in theaters right NOW (April 10th 2026). In Bunnylovr a cam girl navigates a toxic client relationship while reconnecting with her estranged, dying father. We talk about her writing process, how she managed to work in front of and behind the camera at the same time, and the experiences of financing and distributing the film. Zhu graduat

Faces of Death with Writer & Producer Isa Mazzei Apr 9, 2026 3375 Writer, producer, and filmmaker Isa Mazzei is redefining horror for the modern age. Mazzei is best known for writing and producing Blumhouse’s breakout hit CAM. From there, Mazzei went on to write for director Sam Raimi’s horror series “50 States of Fright,” as well as publish her first book CAMGIRL, which was named one of NPR’s best books of 2019. Mazzei produced the thriller HOW TO BLOW UP A PIP

Something Very Bad is Going to Happen... Is Very Good: A Conversation with Creator Haley Z Boston Mar 31, 2026 3785 Haley Z. Boston, is the showrunner, creator, and executive producer behind Netflix’s forthcoming atmospheric horror series, SOMETHING VERY BAD IS GOING TO HAPPEN. The series launched globally on March 26. It’s produced by STRANGER THINGS helmers Matt & Ross Duffer, who championed Haley as a bold new voice in genre television. The completely original story centers on a bride and groom, played by Em

Live from SXSW with Director Vicky Jewson Mar 25, 2026 3969 We had the joy of sitting down with writer, director, and producer Vicky Jewson who directed and executive produced PRETTY LETHAL, a female-driven action film starring Uma Thurman, Lana Condor, and Maddie Ziegler after seeing the world premiere at the 2026 SXSW Film Festival. In this conversation we talk about her approach to directing action, her love for ballet and the magical experience of mak

Dearest Gentle Reader: BRIDGERTON & beyond with Gia-Rayne B. Harris Mar 3, 2026 4750 Bridgerton season 4 is a true Cinderella story that has captivated audiences for yet another year. Gia-Rayne B. Harris, the director of THAT pivotal 5th episode, "Yes or No", is here to chat about her experience on the show, directing Chicago P.D., and her experience in a multitude of programs for aspiring directors and how they helped shaped her career path. Not Your Daddy's Films was thrilled to

How to Get Your Movie Financed: A Conversation with Samantha Peel Feb 17, 2026 3655 You asked, we answered! You want to know how film sales and financing works and Samatha Peel is here to shed light on that confusing aspect of the industry. Samatha Peel is the head of Worldwide Sales and Distribution at Fortitude International, Before Fortitude, Samantha worked at Aldamisa International, where she spearheaded all aspects of international marketing and publicity, in addition to ne

Fandom, Friendship & Ranch Dressing: A Conversation with KPOP DEMON HUNTERS Writers Danya Jimenez & Hannah McMechan Feb 10, 2026 3587 HUNTRIX FANS, THIS ONE'S FOR YOU!! Today Carlye and Nicole sit down with Danya Jimenez and Hannah McMechan, two of the writers behind KPOP DEMON HUNTERS. Danya and Hannah met as college freshmen and have been best friends/roommates/writing partners/co-workers/sisters/enemies/etc. ever since. The duo, most recently named to Variety’s prestigious Screenwriters to Watch for 2025 list, were just 24-y

"I Really Love My Husband", Microbudgets & Creative Partnership with GG Hawkins & Madison Lanesey Feb 3, 2026 4098 Today on Daddy Dailies with talk with the creative duo behind the SXSW feature film, I REALLY LOVE MY HUSBAND. GG Hawkins (writer/director) & Madison Lanesey (actor) share how they collaborated on the film, their partnership, and offer advice for microbudget filmmaking. GG Hawkins is a writer-director whose debut feature, I Really Love My Husband, premiered at SXSW 2025 to critical acclaim, won t

Breadcrumbs, Representation & Paving the Future of Film with Director Ally Pankiw Jan 27, 2026 4227 Carlye chats with Canadian filmmaker Ally Pankiw, an accomplished writer and director and an advocate for women and nonbinary filmmakers. A firm believer in apprenticeship, Ally shares how she aims to create more opportunities for aspiring directors. Ally Pakiw made her TV debut with Netflix’s Feel Good, created by comic Mae Martin. She directed and executive produced the show’s first season, whic

All Your Screenwriting Questions Answered with Coach Julia Meltzer Jan 20, 2026 4326 Julia Meltzer's multicam spec script YOURS, MINE & PAUL'S sold to 20th Century Fox Television Studios in a competitive situation, and later to ABC with Sarah Hyland attached to star. Her second pilot MARRIED WITH FRIENDS sold in the room to CBS and she has since written for Amazon, Audible, Broadway Video, and various commercial campaigns. She currently has original TV comedy projects in developme

Tell Me Lies: A Conversation with Showrunner Meaghan Oppenheimer Jan 13, 2026 3319 "Nothing stays secret forever" and Tell Me Lies showrunner Meaghan Oppenheimer is here to spill the tea on season 3! She shares her creative process, how she works with directors, intimacy coordinators and how she aims to create interesting characters as well as how season three will continue to explore toxic relationships in new ways. The first 3 episodes are out NOW on Hulu. Watch and listen alo

Superhero Costume Design: A Conversation with THE BOYS Laura Jean Shannon Dec 23, 2025 4866 In our LAST EPISODE of 2025 (!!) we think that everyone — costume designers, directors, producers, etc. — could learn a thing (or 5) from the fantastic Laura Jean Shannon, a Specialty Costume Designer with a focus on Superhero’s and other sci/fi & fantasy characters. She brings her knowledge of unconventional designs and construction principles to Specialty Character development in Film and TV pr

Ted Lasso, Shrinking & Harrison Ford: Men Written By Women with Ashley Nicole Black Dec 16, 2025 4362 This week Carlye & Kourtney talk with Ashley Nicole Black, a two-time Emmy Award-winning writer, actress, and producer best known for her work on Shrinking, Ted Lasso, Bad Monkey, and A Black Lady Sketch Show. Ashley began writing for television in 2016 on Full Frontal with Samantha Bee. Now, she is currently working on Ma 2, the sequel to the iconic horror film starring Octavia Spencer, as well a

A Couple of Stone Cold Foxes: Feature Debuts with Sophie Tabet & Julia Roth Dec 2, 2025 3545 In today's episode we learn how best friends writer/director Sophie Tabet and writer/actor/producer Julia Roth brought their incredibly vibrant action thriller to life (spoiler alert: it took 7 years!). STONE COLD FOX (avail to watch HERE ) is set in 1986 when the defiant Fox breaks out of an abusive commune in search of her family. But when the queenpin kidnaps her little sister and sends a crook

Vampires, Girlhood, and Strong Female Characters: A Conversation with Writer and Critic Hanna Flint Nov 25, 2025 5492 You're in for a treat. In today's episode we chat with Hanna Flint, a London-based film critic, podcaster, author of Strong Female Character: What Movies Teach Us, and a co-founder of Cinema For Gaza and the LFF Critics’ Support Fund. Hanna's book struck a cord with Carlye and Vika and talking with her about cinema was a real treat. Hanna has been covering film and culture for nearly a decade, an

The Summer I Turned Pretty and Other Teenage Love Triangles: Episodic Directing with Katina Medina Mora Nov 18, 2025 3524 Katina Medina Mora is a Mexican-American director and writer working across television, film, and theatre. She has built a dynamic international television career directing series like The Summer I Turned Pretty on Amazon, where one of her episodes became one of the season’s top rated. She has directed episodes of Emily in Paris on Netflix, Firefly Lane, Selena: The Series, and is one of the lead

Is Social Media the Path? A Conversation with Reagan Yorke and Jillian Smith Nov 11, 2025 3769 Reagan Yorke and Jillian Smith turned their success as content creators into S&Q Films, a production company and community where they share every moment of their filmmaking process with their online community. in this episode we discuss their business model, their partnership, and how elements of making videos on social media taught them important filmmaking tools like editing and marketing. Out

If I Had Legs I'd Kick You: A Conversation with Mary Bronstein Nov 4, 2025 2182 In this engaging conversation, Mary Bronstein discusses her journey as a filmmaker and how it led to the making of IF I HAD LEGS I'D KICK YOU - out now in theaters! She emphasizes the importance of creating new narratives that reflect female perspectives, as well as the need for community support among women filmmakers and the challenges they face in an industry that often overlooks their contribu

The Cinematic Language: Live in LA with Ava Berkofsky ASC & Cristina Dunlap Oct 28, 2025 2963 In this week’s episode of Daddy Dailies, we share a live conversation from Atlas Lens Co in Los Angeles with CRISTINA DUNLAP (American Fiction, Cha Cha Real Smooth, Am I OK?) and AVA BERKOFSKY, ASC (Insecure, Free In Deed, One of Them Days). This conversation is designed for both cinematographers and directors to get the most out of their working relationships and learn from experts about honing

Film Financing, Producing and Making THE YEAR BETWEEN with Alex Heller Oct 21, 2025 4581 Alex Heller is a filmmaker from the south side of Chicago. Her debut feature film "The Year Between", an autobiographical comedy about bipolar disorder received praise from The New York Times, Variety, Roger Ebert, and NPR. The film stars J. Smith-Cameron and Steve Buscemi alongside Heller. Heller's short films have also earned numerous accolades including "Debaters" which premiered at Sundance 2

After The Hunt: The Philosophy of Hollywood with Nora Garrett Oct 14, 2025 3660 Nora Garrett's debut feature script, AFTER THE HUNT, directed by Oscar-nominated Luca Guadagnino is currently in theaters. But Nora is anything but an overnight success. In our premiere episode of season 2, we talk philosophy, being broke in Hollywood, being an assistant to the stars and her writing process. INSIDE THE EPISODE: Tim Neenan Writing Classes Lily King "Writers & Lovers" James Clear

Making Horror Happen: Talking The Dead Thing with Elric Kane Aug 26, 2025 3750 For our final episode of season one, we invite our first ~token man~ onto the show! We think everyone will benefit from Elric Kane's candid advice and experience in the film industry. Elric is the Director of ‘The Dead Thing’ an indie horror feature film which premiered at the Fantasia Film Festival in 2024 and was released on IFC/ SHUDDER in 2025. Kane co-produced the 2024 film ‘No more Time’ for

Alternative Production Models: A Conversation with Raw Daisies Co-Founder Katie Elle Weinstein Aug 19, 2025 3563 Calling all cool East Coasters! ⁠Raw Daisies⁠ is a NJ/NY-based production company turning the tradition of how films are funded, exhibited and distributed - on its head. In today's episode we talk with co-founder Katie Elle Weinstein who shares how Raw Daisies was created, the ethos behind the company and the 2nd annual SummerFest happening... right now! Raw Daisies host seemingly random communit

You Don't Have to Choose One: A Conversation with Milana Vayntrub Aug 12, 2025 2684 You may recognizer her as the AT&T spokesperson, Lily Adams but did you know she also directs some of those commercials too? Milana Vayntrub's career path has been a journey of balancing acting and directing, and sometimes getting to do both at the same time. Hear her experience getting her film produced, directing herself, and what's next for her! We screened her semi-autobiographical short film

How To Build a Movie: A Live Conversation in LA! Jul 29, 2025 4230 These are the artists and crafts-women who make it happen. A conversation with masters of their craft on the sets of your favorite TV shows and movies! Hear from experienced professionals on how they bring movies to life through their craft. Whether you're a technician, filmmaker or aspiring director, this episode is perfect for anyone curious about the behind-the-scenes magic of filmmaking. Don't

Script to Screen: A Conversation About Making it Happen - LIVE Jul 15, 2025 3530 This one is from the vault! in 2024 we hosted a panel with the folks who make it all happen - from the page to the final product. This panel includes writer/producer/showrunner Jennifer Schuur (MY BRILLIANT FRIEND), Casting Director Tamara-Lee Notcutt (THE BUCCANEERS), Agent Davina Hefflin & producer Aubrey Bendix (TO ALL THE BOYS I'VE LOVED BEFORE; XO KITTY). These women get specific about their

Always Be Growing: A Conversation with Director Bosede Williams Jul 1, 2025 3149 This week on Daddy Dailies, Koko talks with Bosede Williams about her journey from Script Supervisor to television Director (Doom Patrol, Alaska Daily, Designated Survivor, Manifest). Bosede believes in practicing your craft at all times — so don’t wait for someone to give you an opportunity, go out there with your camera and make something. available now, wherever you listen to podcasts! Learn m

Indie Producing in Hollywood: A collaboration with ANGLE ON PRODUCERS Jun 24, 2025 3903 In this special collab episode, Daddy Dailies and Angle on Producers join forces to talk community building, chosen collaborators and "what is a producer, really??". Carolina Groppa is a Producer behind the 2017 Emmy nominated feature documentary AUTISM IN LOVE, the documentary THE HONORABLE: SHYNE, and the narrative feature HONK FOR JESUS, SAVE YOUR SOUL (among others) . She also served as the Ex

Hosts in the Hot Seat Part 2: A Conversation with Katherine Hughes & Vika Stubblebine Jun 17, 2025 2907 We're back! Did you miss us? In part 2 of HOSTS IN THE HOT SEAT we learn how Katherine went from successful actor to successful director, with multiple projects in development, and how Vika went from romcom-musical-theater-girlie to cop drama writer. They discuss the importance of mentorship for young women and nonbinary filmmakers and the art that inspires them most. Join us on Patreon to support

Hosts in the Hot Seat: A Conversation with Kourtney Bell, Nicole Lipp & Carlye Tamaren Jun 10, 2025 3603 You've heard from the daddy hosts all season, and now it's your chance to really get to know them. In a special two-part series, the daddys are in the hot seat! Hear how Kourtney discovered her skills naturally suited directing, how Nicole got her first music video directing opportunity and how Carlye starts every project with the sound first. Follow ⁠Daddy Dailies⁠ Follow ⁠Kourtney Bell⁠ Follow ⁠

Sports Comedy & The Art of Cinematography: A Conversation with Veronica Bouza Jun 3, 2025 3021 Veronica Bouza is a Director of Photography whose work spans narrative, commercial, and documentary. In this episode we discuss how she discovered her love for cinematography and developed her expertise and collaborative style. Veronica shares her experience at the American Film Institute, how she's developed relationships in entertainment, and the way she collaborated with directors Isaiah & Yass

Demystifying the Development Process: A Conversation with Valerie Bush, Holly Stanton, Christina Chou & Rayka Zehtabchi May 27, 2025 3969 In March, Not Your Daddy's Films collaborated with Antigravity Academy (the production company behind Didi & more) on a panel discussion to help creatives understand and excel at the development process. We get into the nitty gritty on pitching, making your project stand out, financing, industry hurdles, and how to make your short films work for you. Panelist include Valerie Bush (Antigravity Acad

From Page to Producer: A Conversation with Nicole Tossou at Project X Entertainment May 20, 2025 4239 Nicole Tossou is a graduate of Fordham University, who worked her way up from being a page at NBC to becoming Executive VP at Project X Entertainment, the production company behind some of your favorites like The Night Agent, Scream 6 and Abigail. If you’ve ever wanted to know how production companies pick their slate, what a ‘mandate’ is, or how you could become a producer, this episode is for yo

Laughing All the Way to the Bank: A Conversation with Alina Bock May 13, 2025 4143 Alina Bock is undeniably funny. She made a name for herself as a comedian-to-watch on TikTok, and has parlayed that fame into a sold-out comedy tour, and roles in films like MAGIC CARPET RIDES, MARK, MARY & EVERYONE WE KNOW & the hit YouTube series BAD BOY. This week on Daddy Dailies we discuss her truly unique path to comedy, which involves being a pop-star (with gold &platinum records!!), going

From Broadway to HappyBad Bungalow: A Conversation with Anne Hollister May 6, 2025 2817 Anne Hollister made her broadway debut in the critically acclaimed AUGUST OSAGE COUNTY, and has over 15 years experience as a producer, writer, and actor. Her script THE HOUSE SITTER (2023 Black List Labs) is currently securing financing. She is developing a feature with Pretty Matches and has appeared in film (CAN YOU EVER FORGIVE ME?), and TV (SUPERGIRL). She's an alumnus of LaGuardia Arts High

Documentary Filmmaking: A Conversation with Yangzom Brauen Apr 29, 2025 3345 Yangzom Brauen is an award winning Film and TV Director. Her short film "Born in Battle" about child soldiers received the well known CICT-UNESCO Enrico Fulchignoni Award as well as the UNESCO Gandhi Medal. After the screening of the film 2018 in a Los Angeles movie theater she got instantly offered her first TV directing gig for "NCIS LA" and she’s gone on to direct shows like FBI, 9-1-1, the Emm

Coining a Term & The Feminist New Wave: A Conversation with Alex Burunova Apr 8, 2025 2156 Alex Burunova's SATISFACTION premiered at SXSW 2025 to rave reviews. The film screened at American Cinematheque in Los Angeles as part of the Women Wednesdays series, after which Carlye interviewed Alex about her path to directing, and the 10-year process of making her debut feature film. For more insights into this conversation and a deeper dive on filmmaking join the Not Your Daddy's Films comm

"Hell Is a Teenage Girl" & Modern RomComs: A Conversation with Diablo Cody, Cazzie David & Elisa Kalani...LIVE! Apr 1, 2025 1791 I Love You Forever is a 2024 American comedy drama film written and directed by Cazzie David and Elisa Kalani and starring Sofia Black-D'Elia, Ray Nicholson and Cazzie David. Earlier this year, Not Your Daddy's Films hosted a screening and Q&A with the film's directors and producer Diablo Cody (Juno, Jennifer's Body) about their collaboration and the process of making their debut feature film.

The Honest Truth About Working In TV: Live in LA! Mar 25, 2025 3359 In February 2025, ⁠Not Your Daddy's Films⁠ hosted a panel in Los Angeles with TV writers Brittani Nichols (Abbott Elementary), Shantira Jackson (Big Mouth), Karen Joseph Adcock (The Bear) & Raven Jackson (Surface; All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt). Kourtney talks with our panelists about how they became TV writers, what it is like to work on shows with a dedicated fanbase, and when they knew they'd 'm

Broken English & Emily In Paris: A Conversation with Zoe Cassavetes Mar 18, 2025 3223 Katherine and Kourtney sit down with Zoe Cassavetes to talk about coming up in the 90s, making “Broken English”, “Day Out of Days” and directing shows like The Summer I Turned Pretty, Sex Lives of College Girls, Emily In Paris & more! For a more in depth look at what we discuss join the daddys on ⁠Patreon⁠! Follow⁠ Daddy Dailies⁠ Follow ⁠Katherine Hughes⁠ Follow ⁠Kourtney Bell Learn more about you

Wearing All the Hats: A Conversation with Claudia Restrepo Mar 11, 2025 3066 Vika is joined by Claudia Restrepo, a director, writer, actor and editor who cut her teeth working on digital content at Buzzfeed and went on to write on THE BOOK OF QUEER (now available on Max), an Emmy-award winning series for Discovery+. In 2021 she was a producer on the SXSW feature THE END OF US and then acted as star and Executive Producer of the 2023 feature PEAK SEASON. Claudia writes abou

Taste Makers & Film Curation: A Conversation with Imani Davis Mar 4, 2025 2808 Carlye and Katherine chat with Imani Davis, a writer, producer and programmer at American Cinematheque, who created the Proof Film Festival here in Los Angeles. Imani also hosts events with Film Girlz Brunch, and co-hosts the podcast PLAYERS: A film industry podcast. Follow: Daddy Dailies Follow: Imani Davis Follow: Katherine Hughes & Carlye Tamaren For more details and links to what we chat ab

The Magic of Editing: A Conversation with Amelia Allwarden Feb 25, 2025 2868 We sat down with Amelia Allwarden, an editor behind some of your favorite shows (Dune:Prophecy, Westworld, PEN15, Daisy Jones & The Six). She demystifies what truly goes on in the edit bay and how an Editor works with an Assistant Editor. Her passion for the craft is clear in every sentence. If you want to improve your relationship with your Post Production team, want to be a better editor, or are

"Let's Talk About Sex, Baby!" ...and Intimacy on Screen: A Conversation with Corrin Evans Feb 18, 2025 4292 IIntimacy Coordination is still a relatively new aspect of the film and television industry and we have the incredible Corrin Evans (Maxxxine, American Horror Stories, Dicks: The Musical, the After films & more) on to discuss what the role entails, how she got into the work & how it has informed her own work as a writer and director. If you're an IC, a director or an actor this is a MUST LISTEN.

Welcome to Multi-Hyphenate Central: A Conversation with Chelsea Devantez Feb 11, 2025 4092 Welcome to multi-hyphenate central. Carlye and Vika interview writer/director/producer/podcaster/actor/stand up Chelsea Devantez (The Problem with Jon Stewart, Girls5Eva, Bless this Mess) about choosing a creative path, how to balance it all and what that life really looks like. For more insights and links to what we talk about, join us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/c/NYDFilms Follow: Dadd

A Dream Come True: A Conversation about Art and TV Directing with Clara Aranovich Feb 4, 2025 4085 Calling all directors, this ones for you! Clara Aranovich went from directing incredible shorts (which she continues to do) to directing incredible television. We talk about how to get directing opportunities, how to keep your spirit alive, and our collective creative inspirations. Check out their work at ⁠https://claraaranovich.com/⁠ We do a deeper dive on all things discussed (UTA job list, Quib

JOY RIDE & The Joy of Writing Partners: A Conversation with Teresa Hsiao & Cherry Chevapravatdumrong Jan 28, 2025 2669 The writer-producers behind 2023's JOY RIDE talk writing teams, bringing a script to life, and the specific joy ride that making this film took. The movie stars Stephanie Hsu, Ashley Park Sherry Cola, Sabrina Wu and many more. Join us on Patreon to chat about the episode and receive podcast extras. You can watch Joy Ride on STARZ, DIRECTV, The Roku Channel, ROW8, Fandango at Home, Prime Video & Ap

What's a Showrunner & How do I Become One? A Conversation with Ilana Peña Jan 21, 2025 4138 This episode dives into the nitty-gritty of what it feels like to sell your show and become a first time creator/showrunner (excitement, stress, billboards with your name on them...WHAT?!) We breakdown the make up of a writers room hierarchy, how to protect your mental health and go off on a few musical theater tangents. Ilana is the epitome of generosity and joy. Join us on Patreon for links to a

A Conversation with Patty Jenkins: Live at American Cinematheque! Jan 21, 2025 2614 NYDF hosted a Q&A with Patty Jenkins and the filmmakers behind MONSTER for the 20th anniversary of the film's release, at The American Cinematheque in Los Angeles. Join our Patreon for episode extras. https://www.patreon.com/c/NYDFilms Follow: Daddy Dailies Follow:Carlye Tamaren & Kourtney Bell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Introducing: Daddy Dailies Jan 16, 2025 115 Get a taste of what's come this season on Daddy Dailies: Conversations with industry professionals that tell you how they achieved their success, so you can be better armed to succeed in the entertainment industry -- including award winning directors, successful showrunners, intimacy coordinators, executives, cinematographers, editors, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.

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