Facts:   - alt: wartella    - years active: 1994-present      - birth date: 19 august 1976    - name: m. wartella    - nationality: american    - occupation: cartoonist , animator   Based on these bullet points, write a short biography describing the life of m. wartella .
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michael m. wartella is an american underground cartoonist , animator , writer and director based in new york city , generally publishing under the name m. wartella or just wartella .he is best known for his work in `` the village voice '' and on cartoon network 's mad .he is the founder of brooklyn 's dream factory animation , a boutique studio specializing in the production of animated shorts for corporate and indie clients .