“Elijah Wood is from my town. People that know him really like him. Unlike Ashton Kutcher (who returns all the time), I have never once seen or heard of Elijah coming back home (although it’s possible, he just stays out of the spotlight when he’s back). I was shooting a short film a few years ago and stopped inside an Ice Cream Store to ask if I could shoot in there, the owner (a man) obliged and started talking about his experiences on set. I asked if he used to act, and he said something along the lines of “no, no, no. I just used to visit the sets sometimes. My favorite was going to New Zealand”. Immediately it clicked and I asked if he knew Elijah Wood, who he told me was his son. So I’m happy to say I directed Elijah Wood (‘s father). His cameo as Ice Cream giver was snubbed by all the major Award Shows.”