I'm drawn to filmmaking that can transport me. Film can immerse you, put you there.

For some individuals - some soldiers, some contractors - combat provides a kind of purpose and meaning beyond which all else potentially pales in comparison.

I really look for peak experiences and dramatic material that can allow peak experiences.

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.

My movement from painting to film was a very conscious one.

Films don't cause violence, people do. Violence defines our existence. To shield oneself is more dangerous than trying to reflect it.

I'm drawn to provocative characters that find themselves in extreme situations. And I think I'm drawn to that consistently.