Telling the Stories That Matter: A Conversation with Screenwriter & Producer Madeline Rooks

In this episode, host Amanda Russell welcomes Madeline Rooks, founder of Rookie Productions, a woman‑owned indie production company, to The Chaotic Middle podcast.   Madeline shared how she became a filmmaker by moving to California after growing up on the East Coast. Madeline and Amanda got into everything from why film is an important storytelling medium to a discussion of the value of human artistry versus the convenience of AI.    If you enjoy this candid conversation, be sure to subscribe to The Chaotic Middle podcast for more conversations with moms living life in the chaotic middle!   FOLLOW Madeline    → Website → Instagram   WHERE TO FIND AMANDA   → Website → LinkedIn → Threads → Facebook → Instagram