It's always been difficult for me to find funding for a story that I want to follow in real time. Financiers are hesitant to support a project when they don't know the outcome.

I have always thought that if you can give viewers the sense of being there a story can be very compelling.

Since I shoot, record audio and edit, I was able to begin the filming without hiring a crew and create a sample to show broadcasters and grant organizations.

It's always been difficult for me to find funding for a story that I want to follow in real time. Financiers are hesitant to support a project when they don't know the outcome.

I have always felt that documentaries are an opportunity for me to witness a world that I know nothing about.

If you love your craft there will be passion. Most of my films are with people who are really passionate about what they are doing and know how to do something well.

Learning how to do some of the technical work on the film can be helpful too and allows you to start the film on your own. However, if you are passionate about an idea, just begin.