I'm interested in social commentary.

There's really no difference between what I do and what a male filmmaker might do. I mean we all try to make our days, we all try to give the best performances we can, we try to make our budget, we try to make the best movie we possibly can.

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

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

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

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

Perhaps the only thing in my favor is that I am very tenacious. I don't take 'no' very well.