Some people have to find their calling in life, while other people are just meant for greatness. For Film Director Steven Spielberg, it was clear at an early age that he was going to blow minds around the world and he has done exactly that.
Spielberg made short films since he was 12 years old as a Boy Scout. When he moved to Hollywood he made television films and shows until his debut in The Sugarland Express, which was a dud in the box office, but received praise from reviewers.
From there he went on to make the classic Jaws, and as with any movie it ran into a few roadblocks along the way. At one point, Spielberg feared the movie would be career ending for him because of an array of problems like mechanical problems with the shark. The movie was almost shut down because of delays and budget over-runs. But, Spielberg’s genius came out and he figured ways to finish the movie. He made the mechanical problems of the shark his advantage and turned it into the fear of the unknown. Most of the movie the shark can only be seen with the fin coming out of the water with an eerie sound.
The movie was immensely successful and turned into a box office smash. It was the highest grossing film at the time. He received instant fame and became one of America’s youngest multi-millionaires. Spielberg didn’t care about his lifestyle, it was the work he loved and he was happy to be a millionaire mainly to have higher budget films and work with more.
He since has been an icon and one of the most important people in the movie industry, making films like Jurassic Park, E.T., Indiana Jones, Schindler’s List, Saving Private Ryan and many others. He has won many Academy Awards throughout his time as a director.
Jaws almost became a failure because of budget restrictions. With any other director it could have been shut down, but Spielberg was born to be a director. His genius created a phenomenal movie with a small budget and thus is why he has since become a legend in the industry.
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