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

With each project, I'm going for something that makes viewers think, 'Wow, I've never seen a film like this before,' and later think, 'Wow, I've only seen a film like this once before. I saw it in theaters and am watching it now on Netflix or a similar streaming service.'

War's dirty little secret is that some men love it. I'm trying to unpack why, to look at what it means to be a hero in the context of 21st-century combat.

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

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

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.

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