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Vanessa catches up with writer-director Kim Peeler Callaway and actress Brie Eley on the orange carpet at Dances with Films to talk about their heartfelt and hilarious short film Mildred for a Million, starring the legendary Marla Gibbs. Inspired by Kim’s real-life grandmother, the film follows a tech-challenged elder’s attempt to connect with her great-granddaughter by becoming a TikTok star. The pair talk about blending comedy with generational connection, collaborating with a 93-year-old screen icon, and the emotional grounding that came from using real family heirlooms and stories on set. Brie shares how playing a busy working mom trying to juggle life and family was both cathartic and meaningful, while Kim describes the project as a true family affair, right down to props from her grandmother’s house in Houston. A beautiful celebration of love, legacy, and laughter across generations.