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In today's episode, I interview Bartłomiej Błaszczyński, the director of the short film "Take Me to Her" which explores the story of a woman who has gone through an incredible loss, and struggles to deal with it. The film was a finalist for the 2024 Student Academy Awards.
Boy's Life by Robert McCammonIce Jacek DukajMy Struggle by Karl Ove Knausgaard
Listen to hear about the genesis of the story of the film, a tragic connection Bartłomiej and I share, and a joke about difficult names to pronounce.
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"Take Me to Her” directed by Bartłomiej BłaszczyńskiThe Lion King directed by Rob Minkoff and Roger AllersThe Lord of the Rings directed by Peter JacksonSnatch directed by Guy RitchieThe Matrix directed by The WachowskisThere Will be Blood directed by Paul Thomas AndersonThe Big Lebowski directed by Joel CoenManchester by the Sea directed by Kenneth LonerganThe Bear (TV Series)Wolf of Wall Street directed by Martin ScorseseMoon directed by Duncan Jones"Fish and Chips" directed by Bartłomiej Błaszczyński"Take Me to Her" just screened at the Warsaw International Film Festival last week and you can check out the film at the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival this November.
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In honor of the Student Academy Awards that took place this past Monday October 14th, I'm providing a quick recap of the winners. You'll also hear a little bit of my interviews from earlier this year with two of the winners and some thoughts on the ceremony experience itself.
Check out my previous interviews with Robin Wang and Birdy Wei-Ting Hung while you wait for some new interviews next week and the rest of October as we head into awards season!
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In today's episode, I interview Tom Potter, the director of the experimental short film "Lullaby for the Lost" which explores the memories of a man who is beginning to forget his mother. The film was a finalist for the 2024 Student Academy Awards.
Sculpting in Time: Tarkovsky The Great Russian Filmaker Discusses His Art by Andrey TarkovskyThe Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin
Listen to hear some incredible thoughts on dreams and memories, some very manual tactics used to create the images on screen, and the blending of the music and sound of the film to create the soundscape.
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"Lullaby for the Lost” directed by Tom PotterThe Tree of Life directed by Terrence MalickSynecdoche, New York directed by Charlie KaufmanMy Winnipeg directed by Guy MaddinTwin Peaks created by David LynchFollow Tom on Instagram @tompotterr_ and the film @lullabyforthelost.bfs.
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In today's episode, I interview Luke Morgan, the director of the short film "The Boat." The film is based on a heartbreaking true story of a father who must make a difficult choice when his daughter begins exhibiting troubling medical symptoms and is it qualified for the 97th Academy Awards.
Raised Among Vultures by Molly ToomeyPalm Wine Tapper and The Boy at Jericho by Nithy KasaEat Or We Both Starve by Victoria KennefickBloodrot by Annemarie Ní ChurreáinPit Lullabies by Jessica Traynor
Listen to hear about the work that Luke and his brother were doing that led them to the story, why they decided to make a film that highlighted the disease of leprosy, and the realities of quicksand as a danger in film production.
Books mentioned in this episode include:Films mentioned in this episode include:
"The Boat” directed by Luke MorganLife is Beautiful directed by Roberto BenigniCinema Paradiso directed by Giuseppe TornatoreThere Will be Blood directed by Paul Thomas AndersonUp directed by Bob Peterson and Pete DocterCoco directed by Lee UnkrichIn Bruges directed by Martin McDonaghI Daniel Blake directed by Ken LoachThe Seventh Seal directed by Ingmar BergmanAruna's Magic (Disney+ series)Follow Luke and his brother on Instagram @morgan_bros and the film @calf_thefilm.
You can check out "The Boat" at the Offline Film Festival going on right now, and the Kerry International Film Festival from October 17-20. You can check out the trailer on morganbrother.ie.
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In today's episode, I interview Birdy Wei-Ting Hung, the director of the experimental short film "A Brighter Summer Day for the Lady Avengers." The film looks at the experience of a young girl in 1980s Taiwan and won a gold award at the 2024 Student Academy Awards.
Abject Pleasures in the Cinematic: The Beautiful, Sexual Arousal, and Laughter by Aaron KernerMinor Feelings: An Asian American Reckoning by Cathy Park Hong
Listen to hear how the film was inspired by two other films, how important formative film experiences are, and the importance of the sound to create the world of the film.
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"A Brighter Summer Day for the Lady Avengers” directed by Birdy Wei-Ting HungThe Lady Avenger directed by Yang Chia-YunA Brighter Summer Day directed by Edward YangKill Bill Vol. 1 directed by Quentin TarantinoKill Bill Vol. 2 directed by Quentin TarantinoAmer directed by Hélène Cattet & Bruno ForzaniFemale Prisoner 701: Scorpion directed by Shunya ItōSuspiria (1977) directed by Dario ArgentoSuspiria (2018) directed by Luca GuadagninoLady Snowblood directed by Toshiya FujitaAll the Colors of the Dark directed by Sergio MartinoYou can follow Birdy on Instagram @birdymakesfilms and check out her website at https://www.birdyweitinghung.org/.
The film showed at Fantastic Fest in Austin, TX last month and can be seen this month at the Kaohsiung Film Festival in Taiwan from October 12-27.Read Birdy's essay about the two films that inspired her work at MaiFeminism.com.
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In today's episode, I interview Louisa Connolly-Burnham the director of the short film "Sister Wives," an exploration of the dynamics between two women in a polygamous relationship as they explore their love for each other.
The The Secret History: A Read with Jenna Pick by Donna Tartt
Listen to hear about the real life cult the film is based on, the process of casting a film with the intention of playing one of the main characters, and the how she came across the perfect little log cabin for filming the story.
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"Sister Wives” directed by Louisa Connolly-BurnhamKeep Sweet: Pray and Obey directed by Rachel DretzinThe Village directed by M. Night ShyamalanVampire Academy (television series)How to Have Sex directed by Molly Manning WalkerDrive directed by Nicolas Winding RefnLove Lies Bleeding directed by Rose GlassLost in Translation directed by Sofia CoppolaPortrait of a Lady on Fire directed by Céline SciammaFishtank directed by Andrea ArnoldLord of the Rings directed by Peter JacksonThe Incredibles directed by Brad BirdThe film showed at Hollyshorts in Los Angeles this summer and will be showing at the London Breeze Film Festival from October 23-27 and the North East International Film Festival from November 18-24. The film will also be available in the US on Film4 later this year.
Follow the film on Instagram @sisterwivesfilm for updates on screenings and festival selections and follow Louisa @louisaconnollyburnham.
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In today's episode, I interview Daniel Salas the director of the experimental short film "WIRED," a surreal look at the impact technology can have on a person. The film was selected as a finalist for the 2024 Student Academy Awards.
Monsters by Barry Windsor-Smith
Listen to hear how the film changed in the editing process, some of the challenges in shooting the film in just three days, and the importance of the sound supporting the visuals of the film.
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"WIRED” directed by Daniel SalasVideodrome directed by David CronenbergMK Ultra directed by Joseph SorrentinoBlue Velvet directed by David LynchMulholland Dr. directed by David LynchParis, Texas directed by Wim WendersEraserhead directed by David LynchThe Fly directed by David CronenbergThe Elephant Man directed by David LynchFollow Daniel on Instagram @des_alas for updates on screenings and festival selections this fall.
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In today's episode, I interview Zac Lazarou the director of the short documentary "The Undertakers," an beautiful look at the underappreciated world of vultures in Africa. The film was selected as a finalist for the 2024 Student Academy Awards.
Underland: A Deep Time Journey by Robert Macfarlane
Listen to learn a bit about the important place vultures hold in the ecosystems, the importance of the music in creating the mood of the film, and the goal of the film as it relates to hope versus reality.
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"The Undertakers” directed by Zac LazarouCow directed by Andrea ArnoldThe Lord of the Rings Trilogy directed by Peter JacksonCity of God directed by Ktia Lund and Fernando MeirellesPulp Fiction directed by Quentin TarantinoTrainspotting directed by Danny BoyleWinnie the Pooh directed by Stephen J. Anderson and Don HallJoker directed by Todd PhillipsThe Dark Knight directed by Christopher NolanAlien directed by Ridley ScottCheck out the film at the following film festivals this fall:
Rotterdam Wildlife Film FestivalFollow Luke on Instagram @zacwildfilm.
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In today's episode, I interview Julia Grupińska, Tian Westraad, and Ezequiel Garibay, three of the five directors of the short film "El Ombligo de la Luna." The short animated film is a heartwarming story of a boy reconnecting with his long lost father and was selected as a finalist for the 2024 Student Academy Awards.
The Uses of Enchantment: The Meaning and Importance of Fairy Tales by Bruno BettelheimManufacturing Consent: The Political Economy of the Mass Media by Edward Herman and Noam ChomskyOutliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm GladwellThe Ambassadors by Henry James
Listen to hear about how the team found the perfect voice for one of their main characters, the meaning of the title of the film, and what movies the directors all agree on as some of their favorites.
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"El Ombligo de la Luna” directed by Sara António, Julia Grupińska, Bokang Koatja, Tian Westraad, and Ezequiel GaribayThe Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring directed by Peter JacksonThe Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers directed by Peter JacksonThe Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King directed by Peter JacksonWhiplash directed by Damien ChazelleThe King's Speech directed by Tom HooperThe Matrix directed by Lana Wachowski and Lilly WachowskiYou can check out the film on YouTube and find the work of Aldo Martínez who composed the music for the film on SoundCloud and Instagram.
Follow the film on Instagram @luna.gobelins, Julia @juliagrupinska, Tian @tian.ouest, and Ezequiel @ezequiel_garibay.
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In today's episode, I interview Luke Purdye the director of the short documentary "Mail Order Queens," an intimate film about the world of beekeeping. The film was selected as a finalist for the 2024 Student Academy Awards.
As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning by Laurie LeeCider with Rosie by Laurie Lee
Listen to get a brief overview of honeybee history, the challenges of working with an animal like the honeybee, and just how many times a director can expect to get stung when making a documentary about bees and beekeeping.
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"Mail Order Queens” directed by Luke PurdyeThe Blues Brothers directed by John LandisRatatouille directed by Brad BirdThe Truffle Hunters directed by Michael Dweck and Gregory KershawIo Capitano directed by Matteo GarroneGood Will Hunting directed by Gus Van SantHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone directed by Chris ColumbusCheck out the film at the following film festivals this fall:
Grierson AwardsFollow Luke on Instagram @lukepurdye and send him a message to get information about private screenings in October. You can also check out his website at https://www.lukepurdye.com/.
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In today's interview, I speak with Craig Singer and Michael Benson, authors of the upcoming book Moguls: The Lives and Times of Hollywood Film Pioneers Nicholas and Joseph Schenck.
Moguls: The Lives and Times of Hollywood Film Pioneers Nicholas and Joseph Schenck by Craig Singer and Michael BensonDevil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America by Erik LarsonOnce Upon a Time in Hollywood by Quentin TarantinoThe Long Goodbye by Raymond ChandlerThe Last Tycoon by F. Scott FitzgeraldThe Great Gatsby by F. Scott FitzgeraldRed Hook: Brooklyn Mafia, Ground Zero by Michael Benson and Frank DimatteoMafia Secrets by Michael Benson and Gianni Russo
Listen to hear about some of the famous Hollywood stars that rubbed elbows with the Schencks, how Nick Schenck preferred running his amusement park over the movies, and how generous Joe Schenck was to those in Hollywood who may have been down and out.
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East of Eden directed by Elia KazanOn the Waterfront directed by Elia KazanWilly Wonka and the Chocolate Factory directed by Mel StuartThe Godfather directed by Francis Ford CoppolaThe Wizard of Oz directed by Victor FlemingGone with the Wind directed by Victor FlemingChinatown directed by Roman PolanskiA Hard Day's Night directed by Richard LesterPlanet of the Apes directed by Franklin J. SchaffnerA Clockwork Orange directed by Stanley KubrickChopper directed by Andrew DominikTat directed by Craig SingerFollow Michael on Facebook and Craig on Instagram @craigsinger1.
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In today's episode, I interview Loïc Girault and Anna Danton, two of the creators of the film "Coquille," an animated short that follows an adorable little hermit crab looking for safety on the beach. The film was selected as a finalist for the 2024 Student Academy Awards.
Incendies by Wajdi MouawadRich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki and Sharon Lechter
Listen to hear about how the inspiration for the film in Loïc's childhood, the challenges of creating realistic looking animated sand, and the importance of building relationships no matter what kind of creature we are.
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"Coquille” directed by Loïc Girault, Anna Danton, ETC.Memento directed by Christopher NolanBabylon directed by Damien ChazelleThe Witness directed by Alberto MielgoKubo and the Two Strings directed by Travis KnightLa La Land directed by Damien ChazelleMillennium Actress directed by Satoshi KonBatman directed by Tim BurtonFinding Nemo directed by Lee UnkrichShrek directed by Andrew AdamsonCheck out the film at the following film festivals this fall:
Tirana International Film FestivalToronto International Film FestivalHeart of Gold International Short Film FestivalChicago International Film FestivalFollow the film on Instagram @coquille.movie and all of the creators @annaadrw @boldpictures_ @gatien_anim3d @gregoirecallies @lgirault_3d @justine.devys @maudz_art_est_la @chatnapandraw. Also subscribe to the ESMA YouTube channel to see the film when it publishes there later this year.
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In today's episode, I interview Roger Torres about his film "Irma," a personal story of family dealing with difficult choices that is based on his own life. The film was selected as a semifinalist for the 2024 Student Academy Awards.
Leadership Strategy and Tactics: Field Manual by Jocko WillinkBatman and Psychology: A Dark and Stormy Knight by Travis Langley
Listen to hear about how the intense personal experience that inspired Roger's film, how he used that to explore a unique storytelling angle, and the struggles of casting actors to play your own family members.
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"Irma” directed by Roger TorresThe Dark Knight directed by Christopher NolanThe Last of Us created by Craig Mazin and Neil DruckmannInception directed by Christopher NolanTaxi Driver directed by Martin ScorseseVideo Games mentioned in this episode include:
Kingdom Hearts video game seriesUncharted video game seriesCheck out the film at the International Puerto Rican Heritage Film Festival in November.
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In today's episode, I interview Luke Salewski about his film "The Lights Above," a genre crossing short film set in Los Angeles in the early day of 1942. The film was selected as a finalist for the 2024 Student Academy Awards.
Dracula by Bram StokerDune by Frank HerbertChildren of Dune by Frank HerbertThe works of John TrubyThe Anatomy of Story: 22 Steps to Becoming a Master StorytellerThe Anatomy of Genres: How Story Forms Explain the Way the World Works
Listen to hear about how Luke and his team creatively sourced their period furniture, a last minute casting change, and how they came to find the 1939 Cadillac convertible that is featured in the film.
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"The Lights Above” directed by Luke SalewskiBattle: Los Angeles directed by Jonathan Liebesman1941 directed by Steven SpielbergE. T. the Extra-Terrestrial directed by Steven SpielbergStar Wars Episode VI: The Return of the Jedi directed by Richard MarquandJurassic Park directed by Steven SpielbergThe Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers directed by Peter Jackson"Jimmy" directed by Luke Salewski"Audio Description" directed by Luke SalewskiFollow Luke and the film on Instagram @lukejsalewski and @thelightsabovemovie and check out the film website at https://thelightsabove.com/.
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In today's episode, I interview Tomás Orrego about his film "Fever," an experimental short film that was selected as a semifinalist for the 2024 Student Academy Awards.
Guide by Dennis CooperI Never Liked You by Chester Brown
Listen to hear about the bold design choices employed in the film, how the film evolved based on budget and time constraints, and how music and sound play a part in the film.
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“Fever” directed by Tomás OrregoThe Cabinet of Dr. Caligari directed by Robert WieneDr. Caligari directed by Stephen SayadianBean directed by Mel SmithDick Tracy directed by Warren BeattyRealm of Satan directed by Scott CummingsI Saw the TV Glow directed by Jane SchoenbrunThe Last Year of Darkness directed by Ben MullinkossonThe Nightmare Before Christmas directed by Henry SelickFollow Tomás on Instagram @fantomasengendro and check out his website https://www.tomasorrego.com.
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In today's episode, I interview Robin Wang about his film "Neither Donkey Nor Horse," a blending of historical fiction with science fiction. The film was selected as a finalist for the 2024 Student Academy Awards.
Northanger Abbey by Jane AustenSense and Sensibility by Jane AustenPersuasion by Jane Austen
Listen to hear about how the story of Dr. Wu helped Robin become unstuck during Covid lockdown, parallels between 1910 and 2020, and the meaning behind the phrase "neither donkey nor horse."
You can check out Robin's film at the Telluride Film Festival this weekend on Saturday August 31st at 9 AM or the St. Louis International Film Festival in November.
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“Neither Donkey Nor Horse” directed by Robin WangAlien: Romulus directed by Fede ÁlvarezAll Quiet on the Western Front directed by Edward Berger The Apartment directed by Billy WilderNomadland directed by Chloé Zhao4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days directed by Cristian MungiuA Separation directed by Asghar FarhadiBreaking BadEat Drink Man Woman directed by Ang LeeFollow Robin Wang on Instagram @robin_z_wang.
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In today's episode, I interview Lu Lu about her film "Invocation," a story of dealing with life's changes based on her own personal experiences. The film was selected as a semifinalist for the 2024 Student Academy Awards.
Listen to hear about the inspiration for the film rooted in her own experience, the importance of the Miao people in Guizhou to the development of the story, and what I think is the most practical dinner party yet recommended on The Oscar Project.Films mentioned in this episode include:
“Invocation” directed by Lu LuKill Bill Vol. 1 and 2 directed by Quentin TarantinoThe Killing of the Sacred Deer directed by Yorgos LanthimosRaw directed by Julia DucournauCloudy With a Chance of Meatballs directed by Phil Lord and Chris MillerAnother Round directed Thomas VinterbergFrances Ha directed by Noah BaumbachFollow Lu Lu on Instagram @grooffe_llu.
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In today's episode, I interview director Dur Jamjoom about her film "Kum-Kum," a story of loss and grief built from her own personal experiences. The film was featured at the Tribeca Film Festival back in June.
Say Nothing by Patrick Radden KeefeOliver Twist by Charles DickensCrying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner
Listen to hear about the inspiration for the film, how her grandmother helped influence an important part of the film, and two versions of Tom Hanks coming to dinner.
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“Kum-Kum” directed by Wendi TangThe Grand Budapest Hotel directed by Wes AndersonBrotherhood directed by Meryam JoobeurThe Girl with the Needle directed by Magnus von HornToy Story directed by John LasseterForrest Gump directed by Robert ZemeckisScarface directed by Brian De PalmaFollow Dur on Instagram @dur_jamjoom.
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In today's episode, I interview director Wendi Tang about her film "Fishtank," a surreal story about a woman struggling to remain sober, but for some reason she can't stop vomiting goldfish. The film will be showing this August at the Flickers Rhode Island International Film Festival and the HollyShorts Film Festival.
Fleabag: The Scriptures by Phoebe Waller-Bridge
Listen to hear about the inspiration for the film, the importance of close collaboration between practical and visual effects, and a very Marvel dinner party.
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“Fishtank” directed by Wendi TangLife of Pi directed by Ang LeeInterstellar directed by Christopher NolanSoul directed by Pete DocterX-Men directed by Bryan SingerDoctor Strange directed by Scott DerricksonGuardians of the Galaxy directed by James GunnFollow the film on Instagram @fishtank.mov and Wendi @_wenditang.
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In today's episode, I interview director Rebecca King and actress/producer Nina Yndis about their film "Elsa" about a tense love triangle between a Norwegian civilian woman, her adoring neighbor and a German soldier during World War II. The film will be showing this August at the Flickers Rhode Island International Film Festival.
Creativity, Inc. by Ed Catmull and Amy WallaceThe Book of Wilding: A Practical Guide to Rewilding, Big and Small by Isabella TreeDrive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead by Olga Tokarczuk and Antonia Lloyd-JonesNei og atter nei by Nina Lykke (No, A Hundred Times No)Food for Life: The New Science of Eating Well by Tim Spector (the audio got cut off a bit when Nina mentioned this book so you won't actually hear it mentioned in the episode)
Listen to hear about where Rebecca and Nina got the inspiration for the story, what challenges they faced making the film, and if they worried about sharing the name of their film with a certain animated character.
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“Elsa” directed by Rebecca KingHigh and Low directed by Akira KurosawaRatatouille directed by Brad BirdParasite directed by Bong Joon-hoBurning directed by Lee Chang-dongCabaret directed by Bob FossePulp Fiction directed by Quentin TarantinoJoker directed by Todd PhillipsToy Story directed by John LasseterBabe directed by Chris NoonanFrozen directed by Jennifer Lee and Chris BuckBean directed by Mel SmithGrease directed by Randal KleiserFollow the film on Instagram @womenlikeelsa. Rebecca is @rebeccajking_ and Nina is @ninayndis.
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