Victoria Mahoney, the director of "The Old Guard 2," experienced homelessness and financial troubles while making her way in the film industry. In 2009, she often slept in hotel lobbies while working to cast her first film, "Yelling to the Sky." Mahoney recalled relying on neighbors to use their bathrooms during filming due to a low budget. Despite her struggles, she maintained a positive outlook, expressing gratitude for the kindness shown by others during challenging times. Her perseverance and resilience have contributed to her recent success.
Victoria Mahoney recalls her time in 2009 when she experienced homelessness, spending nights in hotel lobbies while working on casting her first film, "Yelling to the Sky." She remarked on the irony of feeling joy despite hardships, saying, "I would have a smile from ear to ear at learning I had landed a major actor for one of the roles." This time, despite challenges, became a source of motivation for her future successes.
Mahoney's early experiences in the film industry were marked by financial struggles, recalling, "We would knock on the neighbors' doors to use the bathroom because we had no money for trailers." She emphasized the kindness of those who helped her during this time, saying, "They would make us lemonade, and they were so sweet. What happened at that time was quite special.
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