Cinema Quote by Jenni Olson

“It is vitally important that you prioritize your film and use your time and energy and resources to make it happen. Stop waiting for things to fall into place. Start doing things right now to make it happen.” quote by Jenni Olson — Download Open image

“It is vitally important that you prioritize your film and use your time and energy and resources to make it happen. Stop waiting for things to fall into place. Start doing things right now to make it happen.”

Jenni Olson

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My work is not for everyone, but I think if people give it a try, they may be surprised by how entertaining it is.

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I definitely find the technical aspects of post-production generally quite overwhelming.

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