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“I believe that independent film making is the last frontier of creative expression available. So I'm always willing to lend a helping hand to a young film maker who's just getting into the business.”

Quote by Lloyd Kaufman

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Lloyd Kaufman, born on December 30, 1945, is a renowned film director known for his unique style and contributions to independent cinema. He is one of the founders of Troma, a company famous for its low-budget, stylistic horror films. more

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