Got his break into the film industry by selling his paintings to Robin Williams, an avid Art Collector/supporter, who in turn got Mr Fifarek his first unpaid P.A. job on the set of Patch Adams 4 days before shooting wrapped. Although Mr.Williams urged Fifarek to continue to focus on his painting, Fifarek then continued to work on the next 3 film productions with Mr. Williams all of which were filmed in and around the Bay Area.