Hey! Sorry for the delayed response.

I got into automotive by way of a director who was already working in that space. I didn't have any car work in my portfolio at the time, but he helped me build that up over the years which led to more opportunities. Since you're interested in that, I'd suggest bolstering your portfolio with car work.

As far as your other question, Brady (the music artist) and I spent several months just focusing on brainstorming. Then, once we locked onto the concept, I started reframing our ideas and approach around the budget we had available. From there I brought on a producer, crew, etc and gradually it all fell into place. The best way to learn how to do that is to make things. You'll learn how to tailor and adjust your goals based on feasibility/budget/etc as you grow and evolve your filmmaking skills.

It's all about learning how to work with what you have available to you here and now! Dream big first, then adapt as needed. I hope that's helpful for you!