Movies are deep inside of me, but I didnt always believe that I would go into film.

I really loved it more as an art.

Getting to work for my father and learn from him was the greatest privilege and opportunity, he says.

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So, that ethic is really at the core of what I want to continue at Pressman Film.

And theres plenty of work to be done at the small, L.A.-based production outfit.

Producers are Victor Hadida, Molly Hassell, John Jencks and the late Samuel Hadida and Ed Pressman.

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I think the movie is just going to blow people away.

That thriller is set against the backdrops of New York and Shanghai.

The story follows a group of environmental activists fighting the over-development of the 1970s American West.

That company was an innovator in licensing games from popular media.

We wanted to explore what would happen when you blend animation with footage made on an iPhone.

Its a realm that hes keen to explore as he takes Pressman Film to new heights.

I think using technology to mine new ways of telling stories and build these crazy tunnels is incredible.

Its not about AI replacing things I think.

Were human and these utilities will be tools that filmmakers and storytellers can use.

Its tragic that I dont get to work with my dad anymore, says Pressman.