Roland Emmerich gave up potential roles in family films to go to film school . Initially wanted to become a fashion designer , but was drawn to directing . Left Germany for America to direct ` ` Universal Soldier '' , released 1992 . Emmerich : ` ` I do n't really like the movie business . and then I have to deal with it . It 's not a cozy living ''
Roland Emmerich gave up potential roles in family films to go to film school . Initially wanted to become a fashion designer , but was drawn to directing . Left Germany for America to direct ` ` Universal Soldier '' , released 1992 . Emmerich : ` ` I do n't really like the movie business . It 's not a cozy living ''