The Spite Project That Sparked a Feature | Daisy Allen on Roller Babiez, Writing, and Creative Fuel
Description
In this episode, Mishu sits down with Daisy Allen—writer, performer, and co-screenwriter of the queer stoner comedy Roller Babiez—to talk about what happens when you let an idea spiral into a feature, why sometimes spite is the best creative fuel, and how collaboration inside a close-knit community shapes both process and play.
Daisy is a Detroit-born, Chicago-based artist whose work blends comedy, visual experimentation, and original storytelling. She co-wrote and stars in Roller Babies (currently in post-production), created the short Coming Over, and comes from a background in theatre and dance. Her projects thrive on collaboration—writing roles for friends, pulling in Room 19 colleagues, and building worlds where joy and absurdity have space to breathe.
We talk about:
→ Why her first short was born out of “I can’t listen to that boy one more time” spite
→ Turning Coming Over into a feature-length collab with friends
→ Writing with a cast already in mind—and tailoring roles for community
→ Balancing performance with writing, and why her roles keep getting smaller
→ Roller Babies’ wild ride: from bedroom short to full-on feature
Follow Daisy on Instagram: @daisyallen3000 and learn more about Roller Babiez: @rollerbabiez
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Produced by @ohhmaybemedia.
United States
