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Director and animator Dick Church gives us the lowdown on how to live it up in his hilarious short “Justin’s Lotto Fantasy”.

Channel Frederator: Where did you study animation?

Dick Church: I’m self-taught and have pretty much gleaned what I know by studying cartoons I like, researching topics on the internet, and trying to improve on every outing.

CF: Who or what has influenced your work the most?

DC: Pee Wee’s Big Adventure, Marvel Comics from the ’80s, the Frank Grimes episode, and a ton of other stuff.

CF: What gave you the idea for this film?

DC: I guess just thinking about what I’d do if I won the lottery, then creating a slightly exaggerated version.

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Oh, fantastic.

Just, fan-freakin’-tastic.

Really. This week’s episode dives into the realm of fantasy and make believe. Monsters? Check. What-would-you-do-with-a-million-dollars scenario? Got it. Chasing down and finally meeting the woman of your dreams? Done and done.

Here at Channel Frederator, you don’t have to go to sleep to have your dreams come true. Mainly because if you close your eyes you’ll miss all the sweet ‘toons.

“Attraction”, submitted by Rachinta Platts – A newspaper vendor falls head over hills for a beautiful woman in a mysterious scarf.

“La Manana Maldita”, submitted by Bouman – Don’tcha just hate it when a monster threatens to eat you before you’ve had your morning cup o’ joe?

“Justin’s Lotto Fantasy”, submitted by Richard Chapple – New puppy? A party boat? No, no, no. Justin proves that setting specific goals for your lotto winnings is very important.

AND congratulations to our March Cartoon of the Month Winner, “Sweet Dreams” by Kirsten Lepore!

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