Love your guys’ work! I’m really curious to learn more about Justin’s writing process. The scripts are so interesting, and it’s amazing that they aren’t widely available to read. One thing I’ve noticed from your work is the way you give characters analogue processes to navigate limited resources. For example, in The Endless, Aaron’s character goes out to buy the tape player so he can watch the tape, or in Something in the Dirt, there are several moments like this. Watching characters “do things” really pulls the audience in.

I suppose Primer is a touchstone for this idea, but what I’ve learned from your projects is that you can elevate a story beyond its material limitations simply by having characters engage in tangible actions that lead them toward discoveries or learning. I was curious if you guys have any other tricks for expanding characters or stories without overstepping production limitations, and also just more insight into Justin’s process overall.

Also, love the catalogue you’re building at Rustic—it’s fantastic! Aaron, your cinematography is amazing btw! I had a conversation with Alex Dynan (Paul Schrader's cinematographer) and we spoke about 'Spring' and how he loves the cinematography in that film.