Early Beginnings

I'd been a successful working actor for three straight years and there were no signs that my career would let up. Except of course for that nasty voice in my head that said-funny how that voice sounded like my father's"an actor's life is too unpredictable... sooner or later the you'll hit a dry period... you gotta have something to fall back on ... be responsible ... grow up."

Being A Screenwriter

I was having a blast writing, and for a while I was content with enjoying the writing process and the fantasy that one day someone would magically appear and want to produce my movies.

Starting Out as a Moviemaker

I knew nothing about making movies. But I decided to take a little script that I wrote in 30 minutes at Barnes & Nobles about a husband and wife trying (and failing) to have sex, and make a short film. I studied every book I could find about filmmaking until I thought I knew everything (ha!).

Making Your First Film

I was actually so shocked anyone would take me seriously as a filmmaker that I hired the first DP who I interviewed! (I was really lucky that he knew what he was doing.) And once I hired him, things just kind of happened. You make a commitment to someone and the ball starts rolling and you let it roll, and then it takes on a life of its own. So, I made my film.

Advantages of Internet Movies

I made A Bedtime Story and it has won eight awards and played at over 30 film festivals around the world. I could keep the festival thing going, but I figure the Internet has proven itself.

The Road to Success

I guess most would say it was a rough road, but it's the only road I could find. I don't like to look back. Sure there are things I would do differently, but you do your best given the limitations that you have, and then you live with it.