I don't rehearse films as much as opera or theatre. When I began directing films I thought a long rehearsal was a good idea. Experience showed me that the best performance was often left in a rehearsal room.

At HBO, they seem to be well-informed. They make what I think are really quite mature films.

In Australia, they set up a special fund to kick films off. It was quite an enlightened sort of move. You could go to this government bureau with scripts and and get finance for films.

With a film, I do my best to understand the author's intentions and try to bring the characters to life.

I don't rehearse films as much as opera or theatre. When I began directing films I thought a long rehearsal was a good idea. Experience showed me that the best performance was often left in a rehearsal room.

The music of the most popular operas is so highly esteemed, it can stand endless revivals.

With Cold Sassy Tree having its first production, I saw no necessity to do anything other than produce it with the correct setting.