“‘Uncertainty Principle’ was a case of fortuitous timing — writer Robin Brande was in the midst of researching what would become the first novel in her Parallelogram series, and was keenly interested in applying that knowledge to a short film. As a lifelong science fiction fan (and a dabbler in the world of quantum mechanics), I was thrilled at the prospect. Both the nature of our shooting schedule (and the freezing temperatures during our December shoot) meant that we had to keep the scope small — but that forced us to focus on the real heart of the conflict. Ultimately, the film isn’t about world-ending cataclysm, but about how a divided family deals with crisis, and how authority doesn’t necessarily translate to trust. Of course, the physics portrayed in the film don’t come close to those of the real world, but that’s not the point — that’s just stage-setting. It’s all about taking a leap of faith; hence the choice of the ostensibly out-of-place (but deliberately chosen) ‘Amazing Grace’ during the closing credits. Of course, having the weather clear enough for us to get some establishing shots (later enhanced by carefully selected visual effects) made our stage-setting that much more effective.”