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Take Two

Suzi Yoonessi wins LA Film Festival's 'Make 'em LAFF' competition

By Take Two Staff
Published Jun 16, 2014
Suzi Yoonessi's "Olive and Mocha: Fast Times at Sugar High" was the first place winner of the "Make 'em LAFF" talent competition.
Suzi Yoonessi's "Olive and Mocha: Fast Times at Sugar High" was the first place winner of the "Make 'em LAFF" talent competition.
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Suzi Yoonessi wins LA Film Festival's 'Make 'em LAFF' competition

The L.A. Film Festival this year joined forces with the comedy video website Funny or Die in a talent search for diverse, unique and authentic voices in the comedy world.

The submissions to the "Make 'em LAFF" competition were whittled down to the top 25, then the top 5, and this weekend, the first place winner was revealed: 

Suzi Yoonessi, the creator of "Olive and Mocha: Fast Times at Sugar High" joins Take Two to talk about her win.