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" I want to go make an original movie. It's all very personal, but I want to define myself a little bit more as a filmmaker and hone my craft. "

Colin Trevorrow

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" Anytime somebody tells me they saw 'Safety Not Guaranteed' in the theater, my answer is, 'That was you?' "

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