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Creating an independent film requires departmental mastery + a commitment to the journey of the unexpected. What are some of the greatest industry pitfalls or emergencies you happened on or avoided when creating THE GREY? What was the biggest risk in creating this blockbuster/boxoffice hit?!Liam Neeson wasn%u2019t considered an action star before we went into production. Many of our distribution partners threatened to pull out of the picture if we cast him. Today he is one of 3 action stars left standing. Goes to show how quickly perceptions can change.Having worked with some of the top names in acting, it%u2019s interesting to note that you%u2019re working at this successful level at only age 29. Was there ever a time when anything (or) anyone in Hollywood stardom rocked your cage?Not really. I don%u2019t mean this in an arrogant way.Everyone is just a person. I will say that Ian Somerhalder is frighteningly good looking. As your fame sweeps the box offices, internet (social media)and cult followers across the USA, what significance do you hope that your unique bodies of work (films + shorts) are making to modify the creativity + execution of filmmaking in the industry? Are you purposefully attempting to alter the principles of viewers%u2019 expectation?My intention is to never replicate but to always innovate. It%u2019s the reason I%u2019ve been very selective with my filmography. It%u2019s the reason I don%u2019t do sequels. Having long term diligence and now a place for yourself in the Industry, you have more access to greater activity and production. What avenues of media do you hope to use to better execute future projects in comparison to the previous?The internet has been a nuclear warhead that was dropped over the world of film distribution. I need to become better adept at understanding the various sub communities that are forming in the dark corners of the internet everyday.