- [on how to reach success]: We're all on the same path. No matter where you turn, if you feel lost, it only means that you're finding your way to your needed destination. Those who reach success at a later age where just taking the wrong avenues, but eventually we all get to where we need to be in life. That's just how it is.
- [on shooting Blue Line Station] I gave them the script which at the time was only seventy pages long. We read it in about an hour and once we were done I said "you guys wanna shoot it tomorrow?" and the look on their faces is something I will never forget. I could tell they were scared, nervous but over all very excited. They said yes. Eleven days later we had completed a feature film.
- [When being compared with other filmmakers]: It's just impossible. You wouldn't compare Woody Allen to Noah Baumbach right? I mean, yes they both have a strong body of work. They both write strong female protagonist but at the same time, they are both completely different. It's not a secret that in this business you have to be a little bit crazy and trust me, one of those two is definitely crazier than the other.
- [In regards to Film school]: I didn't go to film school and early on, when I started making films, I used to beat myself up for it. There were days when I would sit down and cry, wishing I had gone to freaking film school. Because I would always get shun for not being a film graduate. I would hear it all the time. I still do. "You didn't go to film school, so move over." It really bothered, but more than anything it would kind of traumatize me. So I stopped asking questions and let me tell you something, that's wrong. One should never stop asking questions. Asking questions is what helps one grow. Now, I just let it go. Ultimately, when ever I have a question, I ask. And when someone tells me something can't be done, I always ask "why?" not to be condescending, but to legitimately know why. We all think differently. Putting the pieces together always goes a long way.
- [In regards to who inspires him]: My mother. She's the best actress I've ever met. Not by profession, but in life. I had a great childhood. All I can remember are smiles here, smiles there. It wasn't until I grew up when I found out so many things that made me think about her life in detail. My mother suffered for a long time and in return she gave all of us [Jorge and his siblings] nothing but a smile; for that, my goal is to always honor her in one way or another. After all, she's been the inspiration to everything I've done far.
- [In regards to his admiration to Woody Allen]: I really like him. Actually no, I kind of love him. What I don't like is when I say it to people. Because every single time there's someone who jumps up and says "you really want to be a pedophile?" and here's the thing. I don't know Woody Allen personally. I've never met the guy. But I've seen his work and that's what I love. His work. Whatever happens in his personal life, that's his business, not mine. Yes, art is and will always be a clear representation of yourself, but it's also very subjective, so when someone assumes that an artist should be honored based on his or her personal life, I think it's stupid. The body of work is what should really matter. Woody Allen is not Kim Kardashian.
- [on being a struggling filmmaker]: I dislike the phrase: I mean, think about it. You never hear people say I'm a 'struggling physician' or I'm a 'struggling attorney' you know why? Because no one is ever really struggling, just working hard to achieve goals. If you're goals become a struggle, then maybe you're in the wrong field. It shouldn't have to feel like a struggle. Also, I don't like the word because it's often used as an excuse to blame others. It's always easier to blame others than to look at yourself in the mirror and say 'ah, okay. I get it. I see what I did wrong, but now I'm going to try again' and since we're in the subject, I also dislike the word 'can't' because it's usually followed by some thought of having failed, as if failure is such a terrible thing and it really isn't. I've failed way too many times, but I've also learned a lot in the process. So every time you are thinking of saying 'I can't' stop and ask yourself: 'you really can't? Or are you just being lazy?' and if you come to the conclusion that you're being lazy, then it's clear why it feels like you're struggling"
- The only thing standing in your way is an excuse.
- It's true. I aspire to fail because it's the only way I'll continue to grow.
- While visiting The Zoo TV SHOW: My part as a director is to be able to offer roles to women. I don't think gender should define what you do in life, or sexual orientation for that matter.
- BWM Magazine: When I launched Mighty Aphrodite Pictures I did it because I realized that growing up I was always drawn to films with strong female protagonists. Also, because for every film with a female lead there are thirty films with male leads which I find absolutely ridiculous because I think women have interesting stories that need to be told. As far as developing a psyche, I just think about the many things men get away with easily in life just for being men and apply that to my female characters to make them rich but most importantly shameless.
- On facing struggles: Starting a project. Los Angeles is filled with talkers and wannabes and so the biggest obstacle I'm constantly faced with is starting a project. People come and go. Drop in, drop out. Which is why I've worked alone in my last film Blue Line Station because I detest having to depend on someone's schedule. Working on Valentina was different though. I had the pleasure of meeting an extraordinary Cinematographer (Vito Huizar) who not only saw my vision but made it possible. After working with him, I can't think of any other obstacles that could really prevent me from making a film, other than actually starting the film.
- On advice for young directors: Just do it. I am not going to give you some bullshit advise like "It will happen to you" because it won't if you don't do it. For every idea that comes to your mind, fifteen excuses will try to stop you from doing it so kick those excuses in the ass and just DO IT! You need to have a thick skin in this industry but most importantly you need to have determination. Otherwise you will get lost in the process. You also need to want it. Like you need air to breathe but you can't see, that's how bad you need to want it / need it.
- BWM Magazine: I don't really like labels and I know I'm probably going to get in trouble for saying this but it's the truth. I like to be honest and so there you have it. As a filmmaker who happens to be openly gay, I want to be able to tell stories that are important to me. I am in no way saying that LGBT stories aren't important to me at this moment, because they are, but because they are important, I want to be able to tell them as authentic as possible and that will only happen when the moment feels right. When will that be? I don't know. what I do know is that when that moment comes I know I will be proud to do it because I will be 100% ready to tell it.
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