In dire economic times, movies are relatively inexpensive entertainment for the whole family.

People have a real love of looking at small worlds - something inside them is innately attracted to that 'miniature' realm.

You cannot base a whole movie on just the imagery alone. It has to be the story and the characters.

It’s so important to create in your own voice, to hold onto what makes you unique, and have faith in your vision.

Quality is the best business plan.

The closer you get to reality, the harder it is to make it look convincing to the audience. That's why I tend to make things [films] that are a little bit more caricature.

'Bambi' is an amazing film, and when you watch it today, it's just as beautiful. It's timeless. It's just as beautiful today as it was back then.