May 1, 2025 by Marc Peruzzi

Trade Secrets: Peter Goetz | Hunger Creates Momentum

Documentary Filmmaker
Photo: Courtesy Leco Moura & Lukas Olesinski

Home Base / Venice | Los Angeles, CA

Activities / Surfing, Adventure Travel

Insider Knowledge:

“If you identify a specific character or a mission-driven adventure,” says the award-winning documentary filmmaker Peter Goetz, “and if you believe in it, and are motivated and hungry, it can come to life. Partners feed off that energetic exchange. Before you know it you have a tangible film that demonstrates the voice you have and the types of stories you want to tell.”

Quick Tip:

“When taking on new projects, you want to prepare your pitch and your plan early so you can generate that electric feeling. The more momentum you get, the more likely the project will get done. But it takes a lot of drive and determination to make these projects come to life.”