you gonna tell us what this person does??
Wanted to leave that out so people consider what they're passionate about as people will automatically think "I want to do that "
. But movies, media, directing and anything related including working with companies on technology products relating to the industry.Where over here your potential might be judged by pieces of paper and some don't want you to be more successful than they are(hold you back, destroy your confidence), and there are the things they faced, they headed to the States, the land of opportunity, and due to his passion, was presented with those opportunities. Runs own company, works with top celebs, directs, films, is an Academy member (can join by recommendation only - you cannot apply for that) so involved with the Oscars too.
So, Uni in the UK told them to give up on their dreams as they won't achieve them due to lack of qualitications, they've achieved more than most do with degrees in the industry
. Still involved in the UK too - was on career posters in London a while ago encouraging people to follow their dreams or something.