For acclaimed director Steven Spielberg, making 'Jaws' was an unforgettable and stressful experience. So much so that he thought the ordeal would land him a Best Director nod at the Academy Awards, reported People.

The famed filmmaker recalled in National Geographic's upcoming documentary 'Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story'. "When a film is on the cusp of being considered for awards, it's not so much what you want for yourself -- it's what everyone else says is going to happen for you," said Spielberg, adding, "So I just understood, 'I guess I'm getting nominated."

"So when I wasn't, I was surprised. And I was disappointed," he shared. "Because I was believing the noise, and you have to not believe that stuff."