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Meet WENDY LITNER (Creator, Writer) and LAUREN CORBER(Executive Producer) My Dead Mom.’  “Hugeanticipation for this interview. Personal stuff for me. My mother came out ofan old picture behind my computer a few years ago and typed ‘Mom’ on anoutgoing message on my cell phone. I got a haircut the next day. For real.Wendy and Lauren use their character, Emmy, to explore her struggle to makepeace with her dead mother, who keeps hanging around. Hugely funny premise.This is the second collaboration with Wendy and Lauren. Their first, How to Buya Baby.’ I relate to that too. Exceptional bonding with my guests. They arepure energy, comedic brilliance, honest, and poised. Beyond the comedy, heavyelements here. They stressed that relationships don’t end. Loved theirmentioning Erma Bombeck’s quote about wishing she had let the kids sit on thegood couch. Absurdity is funny. I agree. I watched the trailer twice.  Preciously funny as Wendy and Lauren are. Andserious too. And brave. Dealing with confronting grief right on. MadelynAlbright came up in the chat. More bravery on their part. They bring on deathdirectly. Our culture avoids it. I know. What a special interview. Hours later, there is still tinnitus in myears, thinking about Wendy and Lauren.” Calvin

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WENDY LITNER; Creator, Writer, LAUREN CORBER, Exec Producer,My Dead Mom;’ Screening Garden State Film Festival; LIVE from Toronto

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TRAILER:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7P3_kjNows

SYNOPSIS: Synopsis:

Emmy's mother died and she hates what she's wearing. Emmyknows she could live her best life, if her dead mother would JUST. STOP.TALKING. Fern pops into Emmy’s life to question her lipstick and life choices,as only a mother can. Even death can’t stop Fern from being fabulous… anddisappointed. Emmy wants to make peace with her mother, move to the other sideof grief, but how do you get over someone who is so present?

MY DEAD MOM explores the complicated and overwhelming natureof grief and the everlasting hold our mothers have on us. With dark wit andaching honesty, the series shows us that we all must learn to become ourselvesbecause of, or perhaps in spite of, our mother’s love. May Emmy’s mom rest inpeace. Please.

LAUREN CORBER — BIO

Lauren Corber is a two-time International Emmy–nominatedexecutive producer and founder of LoCo Motion Pictures, a company known forbold, audience-driven content across television and digital platforms. Aleading force in Canada’s digital production space, she has executive producedacclaimed comedy series including How to Buy a Baby (Canadian Screen Awardwinner, International Emmy nominee), My 90-Year-Old Roommate (Webby Honoree,CSA winner), and The Communist’s Daughter (Web Series World Cup winner). Herwork has reached global audiences through partnerships with Warner Bros, HBOMax, and international adaptations across Europe.

She is widely recognized for shaping innovative, globally resonantstorytelling.

WENDY LITNER —  BIO

Wendy Litner is an award-winning writer and creator knownfor sharp, emotionally honest comedy rooted in real life. She is the creator ofMy Dead Mom, a darkly funny series inspired by the loss of her mother, whichearned her the 2025 Canadian Screen Award for

Her television writing credits include The Beaverton, RunThe Burbs, Children Ruin Everything, and The Popularity Papers. Wendy’s voiceextends beyond television into published essays in The Globe and Mail,HuffPost, and McSweeney’s, blending humor with deeply personal insight.

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