What is the current project you are working on? Deader Days
How do you handle rejection? With reflection, and leather skin.
Did you always want to be a filmmaker? As far back as I can recall.
What inspired you to become filmmaker? In my adolescence, and still to this moment, I am an introverted person. Instead of being outside in the sun riding Big Wheels with my "friends", I stayed inside and watched movies and television and became engulfed. I idolized what I watched and knew that's what I one day wanted to do with the rest of my life.
What is the best thing about being one? Living my dream, and being able to create something that can entertain people and make them forget their lives while they watch the products we produce.
What is the worst thing about being one? To be successful, like really successful, you must sacrifice the time you once devoted to everything else in your life. Your life and the time you spend making films must become synonymous.
What is the estimated number of projects you have worked on? I would put the number at 26.
Who is your favorite filmmaker? This answer changes every twenty-six minutes, but right now its Christopher Nolan.
How has your life changed since you became a filmmaker? I have a sense of real fulfillment.
What is one piece of advice you can give to someone who also wants to make it in the movie business? Devotion is key.
What do you like to do besides filmmaking? Studying films.
Have you had any other jobs before you decided to become a filmmaker? I "worked" at a grocery store for four years.
How would you describe your film education? Ongoing. I am currently studying at CSUN, but the best schooling is out in the field.
What are some of your favorite American films? Foreign films? Television shows?American FIlms: The Killing, The Godfather, Apocalypse Now, Kill Bill, Zodiac, The Hangover. Foreign Films: Let The Right One In, The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, The Girl Who Played With Fire. Television Shows: Entourage, Boardwalk Empire, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Eastbound and Down.
How would you describe the film "scene" where you live? Very clique-ish and by the books. The books work only some of the time though. Your willingness to say "fuck the books" and go beyond regular means to get a project accomplished is what separates you from those who "fly" and those who "sink".
How has social media changed the independent film industry? Its changed the advertisement aspect, and possibly the exhibitionistic aspect to some regard, but I wouldn't say it has completely overhauled anything yet. Maybe it will, maybe it won't.
What's your opinion on crowdfunding? I lack strong experience with crowdfunding. From what I have seen, sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. Its a good thing to fall back on though, and a great way for anyone to get out their and do their thing. No more excuses.
How does independent film differ from the mainstream? It differs and it doesn't. Sometimes mainstream films lack the passion and substance of independent films because someone didn't literally bleed and spend their entire life's worth of money on it. That's not always the case though, only on occasion. Mainstream films can have a touch as well.
You could go back in time and see and film being made. Which film would it be and why? Apocalypse Now for sure. Those men bled for that piece of fine work. Most people would have died making it; it takes a certain type of filmmaker to keep on going no matter what.
Do you believe in life on other planets? Yes.
Do you watch "The Walking Dead"? No.
What's your favorite movie quote and why? Let me get back to you on that.
What is your opinion on movie remakes and sequels? In the right place, at the right time, they can be wonderful. Each case is different. It has to be done with a certain touch.
What is your opinion on book to movie adaptions? I recently read the novella "Breakfast at Tiffany's". Perfect example of what NOT to do. What a disaster.
Is there anything else you would like to add? No.
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