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“I spent a long time trying to make it in the commercial world hoping that commercials would then lead to movies. That was a less-travelled path at the time, although it's very well-travelled now.”

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Dan Trachtenberg

Dan Trachtenberg is an American filmmaker born on May 11, 1981. He gained attention for his short film 'The Ledge', which won awards at several film festivals. Trachtenberg went on to direct numerous shorts and commercials, and in 2014, he helmed his first feature film, '10 Cloverfield Lane', which was both a commercial and critical success. more

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