There is truly no other business in the world like making movies. It's unique, it's extremely demanding and difficult, but it's also the most rewarding.

The original Star Wars ("A New Hope") has had the greatest impact on me of all the films I've ever watched. It's really what sparked something in me to want to make movies.

Dreams do come true. But it will involve a lot of hard work, a lot of dedication, a lot of studying.

You have to be willing to give it your all and sacrifice to make your dreams come true.

Get back up, shake the dust off and keep going. Keep going, because Hollywood is set up to make you fail.

There is truly no other business in the world like making movies. It's unique, it's extremely demanding and difficult, but it's also the most rewarding.

Several years ago, as I was transitioning from film finance to film production and writing again, someone asked me how long I would try to get back into filmmaking before I gave up? My response was "giving up" was not an option.