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“I really like Jason Blum a lot. We're friends, and while we make wildly disparate films, we share a philosophy about low-budget filmmaking, about taking chances on young filmmaking, taking risks and obliterating our salary so we can make something cheaply and if it wins everyone wins big.”

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Mark Duplass is an accomplished American film director, born on December 7, 1976. His work is renowned for its unique narrative style and profound emotional expression, resonating with audiences worldwide. more

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