I think that it's important not to take [acting] too seriously. It's all pretend. It's a strange job.

Different films have different places in people's lives. I don't get to see a lot of films, so I want to watch films I learn from.

You always have nerves. And it's important to respect your nerves and your doubts. And then you have to ultimately overcome them.

I feel that film, as opposed to theatre, is about capturing that one, real moment.

I'm really, really blessed. Not only am I blessed to have found that I love making films, but I'm also insanely blessed to be able to do it. I have to remind myself that when I'm complaining.

I'm not prejudiced about what type of movies I'm in, what form they take or whether they're studio or independent. I just want to make films that are going to be good. The main reason is not to make money, although at some points it's really difficult when you're broke.

If I'm able to catch the screening, there's a point in the film where, like clockwork, a portion of the audience gets really emotional and begins to cry. And that's very difficult to make happen.