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How do you build a career as a cinematographer when the odds are against you? How do you create opportunities for yourself, when dealing with rejection, financial barriers, and prejudice? Is it possible to pursue your dream without conforming and becoming someone you are not?\xa0\n\nIn today\u2019s episode, No Film School\u2019s GG Hawkins speaks with cinematographers Bruce Cole and Alejandro Mej\xeda to discuss:\xa0\n\nBeing drawn to visual art from a young age\n\nThe people who encouraged and inspired their creative dreams\n\nFeeling motivated by rejection\xa0\n\nWhy New York is a great place to start a film career\n\nThe importance of having mentors in your career journey\n\nStigmas they experience in the industry as minorities\n\nWhy we need to stop glamorizing film careers\n\nHow to maintain balance during long, tedious projects\n\nCultivating yourself and embracing who you are\n\nHaving another creative form of expression outside of film\n\n\n\nMemorable Quotes\n\n\u201cI want to do this. I want to travel the world and know the world with a camera.\u201d [14:25]\n\n\u201cNew York is probably the best starter city for young filmmakers from all walks of life.\u201d [40:09]\n\n\u201cThis is not a speed race. This is a marathon. We are long-distance runners.\u201d [71:28]\n\n\u201cWe\u2019re losing that artistry because we are so focused on being someone else.\u201d [79:10]\n\n\n\nMentioned:\nFrom Landing the Job to Boosting Morale: Sundance DP Roundtable Dives into Filters & More\nMore about Bruce\n\nMore about Alejandro\n\n\nFind No Film School everywhere:\n\nOn the Web\nhttps://nofilmschool.com/\n\nFacebook\xa0\nhttps://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool\n\nTwitter\xa0\nhttps://twitter.com/nofilmschool\n\nYouTube\xa0\nhttps://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool \n\nInstagram\nhttps://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool\n\nSend us an email with questions or feedback: podcast@nofilmschool.com!\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices