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Apr 2022
26m 32s

Let's Make A Sci-Fi, Episode 8 (Part 2):...

CBC
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Mark, Maddy, and Ryan listen to the table read of their pilot. They reflect on what worked, what didn’t, and what was the most embarrassing. They also pitch each other on what genre they’ll tackle next. 
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