The Economic Times

Life's fightback lesson of the day: When Jaws director Steven Spielberg was rejected by a film school twice - 'When you have a dream, it doesn't come screaming at you'

Hollywood titan Steven Spielberg, whose films have grossed over $10 billion, faced early rejection from his dream film school due to mediocre grades. Despite this, a chance to direct a short film led to a groundbreaking seven-year contract with Universal Pictures. This paved the way for iconic hits like Jaws and Jurassic Park, cementing his status as a legendary filmmaker and a testament to unwavering perseverance.