Ignore the glass ceiling and do your work. If you're focusing on the glass ceiling, focusing on what … - Ava DuVernay

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Many photographers are consumed with the idea of making beautiful contact sheets. I am far more interested in making the best final print I can.

Ava DuVernay

Ignore the glass ceiling and do your work. If you're focusing on the glass ceiling, focusing on what you don't have, focusing on the limitations, then you will be limited. My way was to work, make my short. . . make my documentary. . . make my small films. . . use my own money. . . raise money myself. . . and stay shooting and focused on each project.

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