I've discovered I can't make a film about people I dislike.

Traveling around the world during the World Cup in 2006, I was thinking, 'Wow, this is such an incredible and global event.'

In making films, I'm constantly looking for people who are in conflict and who are going to surprise you and challenge you.

I've discovered I can't make a film about people I dislike.

I'm interested in characters that are complex people.

You know, Arabs are critical of United States foreign policy, but they also associate the U.S. with democratic principles and opportunity.

It's incredible to see the creativity, beauty and hardships people capture when filmmaking is opened up and shared with the world.