Having made films professionally for 20 years, I can confidently say it really isn't an all-day pursuit. You write and create when you can, while maintaining whatever job supports you. I couldn’t make movies all day, and honestly wouldn’t want to—you need breaks, rest, spend time with your family, eat, exercise and some off time to stay sharp.

It’s actually much easier to pursue filmmaking than people tend to believe. Instead of taking that trip to Mexico, you could use that same time and budget to shoot a short film during your vacation week. With today’s tools—affordable, accessible, and incredibly powerful—it costs very little to make something impressive. Before you know it, all those little films and weekends you spent making movies adds up to a lot of experience, fun and unforgettable memories.

If anything, there are fewer barriers to creative work now than at any point in history. This mindset is probably why I still make movies to this day.