When I was growing up in the '50s, I had never heard of a "woman film director," so I did not consider it as an option. But I was fortunate that in the late-'60s and '70s, because of the feminist movement, women were stepping into all sorts of careers that had been closed to them in the past and film was one of them.
Chris HegedusCrowdsourcing is an invaluable resource for filmmakers, but be prepared for an enormous amount of work.
Chris HegedusIf 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.
Chris HegedusEven after forty years of directing, shooting and editing films, when I collaborate with a male partner, people still perceive the man as the primary filmmaker.
Chris Hegedus