Spielberg says he has the same enthusiasm as he did making 8 mm movies as a boy

Steven Spielberg, one of Hollywood's most acclaimed directors, remains as enthusiastic about filmmaking as he was when he first started making 8 mm movies as a young boy. The excitement that drew him to the camera decades ago continues to burn brightly. Spielberg, honored at the Museum of Modern Art's film benefit, reminisced about his journey from an ambitious young filmmaker to a director of Hollywood's most celebrated films.

The Museum of Modern Art holds a special significance for Spielberg, as it was one of the first museums to recognize film as a legitimate art form in the mid-1930s. Spielberg has directed over 35 feature films, spanning various genres including fantasy, science fiction, historical dramas, and deeply human stories. His films, such as "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial," "Close Encounters of the Third Kind," "Jaws," "Jurassic Park," and the "Indiana Jones" series, have taken audiences on extraordinary journeys.

Spielberg's passion for storytelling is driven by a curiosity that leads him to explore ideas that often come unexpectedly. He remains open to new experiences and hesitant to repeat himself, taking on the shape of the environment he's in. During the ceremony, Spielberg reflected on the collaborative nature of filmmaking, acknowledging the people who have supported him and shared in his journey.