It doesn't matter who you are or where you come from - if you put quality work out there, it will be appreciated.

My topics are timely. When an event is happening is when I want to be there... I think it is our duty to challenge the status quo.

My films are motivated by a keen interest in highlighting issues that affect marginalized populations who are caught in difficult circumstances.

It takes one second to ruin a woman's life.

It's often said that I choose subjects that are sensational! I choose to film subjects that spark difficult conversations and make people uncomfortable. Change only comes about when people are forced to discuss an issue, and that's what I hope my films do.

I'd like to do a film in Canada, but it's too difficult. National Film Board funding takes too long, and there's too much paperwork; by the time the film is approved the topic is dead and gone.

I have very strong Canadian connections. My daughter was born there a year and half ago. But because of the nature of my job, I need to be in countries where I can get the stories that I am looking at.