90% of my film career started with a $1,000 feature film. Not winning a screenplay competition. Not endlessly auditioning. Not some viral short film that got me “discovered.” Just a $1,000 feature—built the right way. That single project unlocked doors I’d been banging on for years: 🎯 Joining the Television Academy 🎯 Competing at the Emmys® 🎯 Writing & directing 3 more features (so far) 🎯 Launching a 6-figure/year production company 🎯 Landing investors, distribution, lead roles, and produce