On the other hand, I believe there's hope, because the breakdown and the repair are happening simultaneously.

My dad used to draw these great cartoon figures. His dream was being a cartoonist, but he never achieved it, and it kind of broke my heart. I think part of my interest in art had to do with his yearning for something he could never have.

There should be more women directing; I think there's just not the awareness that it's really possible.

Character and emotionality don't always have to be relegated to quieter, more simple constructs.

If there's specific resistance to women making movies, I just choose to ignore that as an obstacle for two reasons: I can't change my gender, and I refuse to stop making movies.

When I made my first film, I didn't think of it as directing, so it wasn't like I set out to become a director.

I don't want to be made pacified or made comfortable. I like stuff that gets your adrenaline going.