Quotes

I often think of myself as a writer/editor before being considered a director.

If you're going to make a sequel to an indie film which only a handful of people are going to see then you need to reinvent the story every time.

Normally the only way I am able to get through editing my films is with Reese's cups and a glass of cold white milk.

The greatest performers I've ever worked with all share the same secret humility. Talent opens doors, but humility keeps them open.

Everyone wants to break into the industry, but the truth is... you don't break in you build in. You build your own stories, your own connections, your own reputation. The door doesn't open when you knock loud enough; it opens when you've proven you belong on the other side.

Longevity in this industry has nothing to do with luck it's built on character. Your attitude will write your reputation long before your resume ever does.

Being an extra isn't about screen time it's about set time. Every minute you spend on set is an education in how this industry really works. The smartest actors start in the background and learn how the story is built from the ground up.

I've seen actors and talent walk onto a set or event believing they've already arrived talking over crew, ignoring direction, dismissing the process. That's not confidence, it's ego. And nothing kills collaboration faster than ego disguised as talent.