I chose films made by people I wanted to work with, about subject matter I thought was intriguing.
I very rarely came across rude or disrespectful people. I don't know how I slipped by all of them, but I honestly can't think of one experience off the top of my head that was like that. I'm sure they're there, but I'd have to think really hard to recall them.
Railroads are the primary economic beneficiaries. It's a difficult project for the public sector.

