I knew I didn't want to do that forever. I was 26 years old and needed something different, an unusual challenge. So I moved to Western Europe.
I just fell in love with (Asbury Park), not only for what it once was, but for what it could be again.
My interest in the medium of film has become much greater and much more personal over the past few years, because of the different animated movies I now watch with my kids.
Because the best way to develop a city is through arts and culture, it was just bound to happen. Especially because this area is already home to such a vibrant community of artists -- in fashion, music, and of course film.
