I need to have my hands on the DNA of a film.

Whereas painting is a more rarefied art form, with a limited audience, I recognized film as this extraordinary social tool that could reach tremendous numbers of people.

Our film examines the heroism, courage and prowess of the Soviet submarine force in ways never seen before.

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.

I thrive on production. It feels very much like a natural environment for me.

I choose material instinctually - at the heart of it are characters that I feel are fresh and original, and allow for an opportunity to, I suppose, explore uncharted ground.

The journey for women, no matter what venue it is - politics, business, film - it's, it's a long journey.