When I was in high university I dreamed of becoming a motion picture manager… I idolized the creative geniuses like Robert Rodriguez, Quentin Tarantino, & Kevin Smith who started out with nothing & rose to the top with their talent & passion… That’s what I wanted to do with my life – make motion pictures! When I first came to Las Vegas, it was to stay with my friend & scout locations for our motion picture, but since my pal and I had no currency my pal and I had to get creative… My idea was to shoot scenes on the streets of Las Vegas, but to do it so swiftly the authorities would never know my pal and I were there.
To shoot a motion picture in Las Vegas a man has to apply for special permits at neighborhood hall, & I didn’t want to do that.
My approach was a colossal failure. I had no idea that Las Vegas had so more than 2 security cameras seeing every inch of the Strip, nor that LVPD was so responsive. My motion picture project was shut down within an hour, & I was so bereft I went into the nearest cannabis dispensary to soothe my nerves. I got to talking with the owner of the cannabis shop, & he asked me if I ever directed any TV commercials. It was quite accidental, but because of my experience & equipment I landed a task making spots for Las Vegas TV, now I have the right permits, & can shoot footage around Las Vegas, but I am no longer making a motion picture. My current task is making advertisements for the cannabis franchise.