Well, first of all, making films is a collaborative process. You need people. You need people you trust and love and who are your friends. People you can work with.

When I was a kid, I was afraid of large group of conforming people.

When people leave cults, they don't know that they left a cult.

The trappings of a religious cult tend to fall into candlelit ceremonies and robes and group chanting and singing and prayer.

When you write, no matter what, it ends up personal.

I always try to keep the confidence of the actors, and try my best to make them feel comfortable or confident.

When I hire actors I believe in their abilities.