You know what's more difficult to do organically? Laughing. It's actually one of the hardest things to do on camera.

You ought to have a perspective when you're making a film.

I was very studious and square in college.

Sometimes music helps. If I feel that it's bogus, I'll literally just call myself out on camera and say that it's dishonest. You do whatever it takes.

You dont necessarily have to be religious to pray.

I grew up in a Ukrainian Catholic-turned-Christian household, and that is my family's faith.

I have tender, romantic associations with upstate New York.