When he was not accepted, Brown drove across the country and made an appointment with the Dean of the Film School. Upon learning that Brown had driven all that way to see him, the Dean promptly admitted Brown to the program based on his perseverance. Brown became the graduate teaching assistant in the beginning camera class, and counted amongst his students actor and singer Ed Ames.
When he was not accepted, Brown drove across the nation and made an appointment with the Dean of the Film School. Upon learning that Brown had driven all that way to see him, the Dean immediately granted Brown admission to the program based on his determination. Brown became the graduate teaching assistant in the beginning camera class, and counted amongst his students actor and singer Ed Ames.