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Behind-the-Scenes: Piece of Me, Piece of You

Behind-the-Scenes: Piece of Me, Piece of You

Zune Arts has begun a new podcast series showcasing everything from music and art to design and illustration. The first podcast up for consumption is a true must-see, especially if you like dancing, puppets and zombies.  

The podcast gives you an inside look at the making of the upcoming Zune Arts film, "Piece of Me, Piece of You." Musical duo Chromeo provides the backing track "Fancy Footwork,” while Greg Gunn, Casey Hunt and Reza Rasoli of Three Legged Legs provide the dance-inspiring, laughter-inducing visuals. In Reza’s own words, "we're shooting a bunch of zombie puppets attacking each other and infecting each other with dance, all over a Chromeo track, which is hot!” Well said, Reza. 

Watch the podcast here, and then, like us, begin counting the days until the film’s release.
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