💨 Abstract

Catherine Hardwicke, known for directing "Twilight" and "Thirteen," has faced numerous rejections throughout her career. Despite initial struggles, she successfully brought "Thirteen" to life on a small budget, earning critical acclaim and awards. "Twilight," initially underestimated by studios, became a massive franchise success. Hardwicke highlights the challenges of being a female director in Hollywood, noting the industry's bias towards male directors for big-budget and action films.

Courtesy: Tori Brazier