Brendon Small

"You learn more by doing than by thinking about doing."

"Every frame a painting, dude."

"The worst part about growing up is everyone telling you what to do."

"If you want something, you gotta work for it."

"I'd rather fail at something I love than succeed at something I hate."

"Movies are like life, except cooler."

"You can't let other people's opinions stop you."

"Making stuff with your friends is the best."

"Even bad movies teach you something."

"I'm gonna be a famous director someday."

"Talking about making movies is not the same as making movies."

"You have to take risks to do anything worthwhile."

"Mom doesn't understand my art."

"The camera is like an extension of your brain."

"Sometimes you gotta just start and figure it out as you go."

"Good movies come from honest moments."

"School gets in the way of my real education."

"I need coffee to function."

"Your friends are your best collaborators."

"Boring is the enemy of everything."

"You gotta commit fully to your vision."

"Nobody's gonna make your movie for you."

"Imperfection is way more interesting than perfect."

"Keep making stuff, even when it sucks."

"Life is just a series of scenes strung together."

"Your imagination is your greatest tool."

"Dad doesn't get why this matters to me."

"Every frame should mean something."

"You have to be willing to look stupid."

"The best part of filmmaking is the friendship part."