: He allegedly found a vacant office, put his name on the door, and went to work every day for months before being discovered. Resilience Against Rejection
One of the most famous legends of Spielberg's early years involves him "breaking into" Hollywood. As a young film enthusiast, he reportedly: Spielberg
: He eventually returned to finish his education, earning his degree in Film Production from California State University, Long Beach in 2002—35 years after dropping out. The Turning Point : He allegedly found a vacant office, put
* RICHARD SCHICKEL: There's a popular myth that you got started in the film business when you snuck on to the Universal lot. ... * The Turning Point * RICHARD SCHICKEL: There's a
: Inattentive security guards assumed he was part of the crew, allowing him to set up an "unofficial internship".
Spielberg's professional breakthrough came when his 22-minute short film, (1968), was shown at the Atlanta Film Festival. This led him to become the youngest director ever to sign a long-term deal with a major Hollywood studio at just 20 years old. Age & Innocence - DGA