Vincent Grashaw, known for his breakout film "Bellflower," reflects on his 14-year filmmaking journey. Despite early success at Sundance, where he gained industry access, he found that selling his projects was more challenging. Grashaw decided to focus on securing funding from wealthy individuals rather than relying on company deals. This approach led to his ability to direct multiple features without a traditional agent and enabled him to experience life-changing opportunities while navigating various financial ups and downs.
"The secret to his success? Instead of begging for development deals, he decided to chase something more practical: money. I found it way easier to find people with money than it is to get a company to say 'Yes,' Grashaw said."
"You hit rough times and good times. Gone from being in debt to having a lot in the bank account. But I've been able to travel and see a lot of the world because of this job so I'm grateful."
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