Every actor has a different temperament. Part of my job is to know what those boundaries are. The actor has to know you'll be there at the other end, that you're trying to represent them in the best light, who they are as they're harnessing these roles. The methods vary from actor to actor.

When I was planning Family Viewing, the Ontario Film Development Corporation came into existence.

The biggest problem with the independent film sector in Toronto is that they find themselves having to make that budget show on screen.

I believe my signal of maturity as a filmmaker iswhen I'll actually acknowledge the fact that the first take is usuallythe best.

We're lucky to be making films. My crew and I have been working together for a long time. I think that that's what emanates.

The directing process is often a continuation of the writing. This is just a different skill-set.

I just think I love the process of making films. It's not tortuous for me at all. I love being with my crew. I love actors. There's a joy to the process.