DJ Caruso: The Life of a Filmmaker

Описание: DJ Caruso sits down with Coach Gottfried to discuss the beginnings of his film-making dreams, the unlikely road he took from Connecticut to California, and the incredible people who helped him become the world-renowned director he is today.

0:08- Intro to DJ Caruso, a highly acclaimed film director, producer and writer, who Coach Gottfried has known for over 30 years.
2:00 – What inspired DJ Caruso to get into the film industry.
5:35 – Norwalk High School Hall of Fame.
6:25 – “I wanna be more than where I am right now”
7:40 – How DJ ended up at Pepperdine University.
11:40 – DJ explains the decision he made that pushed him to the next level.
17:35 – “They forget the people that helped them along the way”
19:00 – “If I were to drop dead tonight, I’d want you to be able to come in and shoot the scene” How DJ’s mentor threw him in the fire and trusted him to finish a day of filming.
25:11 – “This movie saved my life…”
25:55 – Coach asks DJ which movie was his favorite to make.
27:25 – How DJ’s relationship with Steven Spielberg began.
28:50 – “Ultimately at the end of the day, you have to LOVE it”
33:32 – “What is one actor/actress that you would love to work with?”
35:22 – DJ had dreams when he was a kid that he would talk with Steven Spielberg and George Lucas… His dreams came true after Disturbia was released.
37:37 – “The one thing I got from Steven Spielberg…”
38:12 – Coach asks DJ about one of his favorite actors of all time, Al Pacino.
41:40 – DJ talks about what current projects he is working on.
44:41 – “Is it harder now to get a movie on the big screen?” – DJ touches on how the age of streaming has changed how movies are made and released and if it is sustainable.
46:33 – Coach Gottfried and DJ talk about what characteristics they want to instill in their kids.
50:17 – “Don’t be afraid to take a chance”