How did you come up with the name Film School Rejects and how well was the name received at first?

I believe I’ve answered the first part of this question before, so I will attach that answer below. As for how it’s been received, I don’t know how to gauge such a thing. Everyone I speak to, celebrity or otherwise, seems to think it’s funny or clever. Haven’t met anyone who doesn’t like it. Doesn’t mean they’re not out there, just that they aren’t expressing their displeasure about our name with me. I’m not convinced that anyone really cares either way.

As for the first part of your question:

It came to me in a dream.

Not really, but wouldn’t that be a nice story. It’s really based on the notion that you don’t need to go through the system to be successful. You can make it on your own. Whether you want to make films or write about them, you can break through if you’re willing to work hard and accept that you’ll never know it all. Yes, that explanation is part of my “two cliches for one price” discount.

It also has something to do with Kevin Smith. The old Kevin Smith. When he was telling his own stories and making films with his friends.

Ask me anything