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

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

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

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.'

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

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