Quotes

[When asked what made him believe he could direct House of Dreams] To be honest, I was the only person who could understand what was going on in my head!

Each time I pick up the camera, I try to out-do my last shot, this way I can always learn and see myself grow.

[on why he chose film over another art medium] I have actually developed a good balance between my film making, photography, art, and dancing. In some small way, they all connect and allow me to create an outlet for my creative mindset.

You become more involved in your movie as being "real life" and your actual life becomes more like a dream state. You begin to experience those moments in your film as if that is what your life is. This, by all means, allows you to get through endless hours of editing and video review. I think my buddy Jon said it best, "A good crane shot is better than sex."

[When asked if he always wanted to make movies] Absolutely! I think that, in the end, film making is the ultimate form of artistic expression. In my years as a painter, photographer, and dance choreographer nothing took as much work, dedication, and time as creating the first film.

[on advice to other film makers] Do not try to follow in the footsteps of other great filmmakers. You are unique and are entitled to your own crazy ideas, no matter what anyone else thinks. The films that get the farthest push the boundaries with no questions asked. Always empower because if you empower, you'll be empowered when you get out in front of a group. You won't feel judged.

[on negative attention] The only real thing I worry about is somebody walking out in the middle of my movie. That happened once, but they came back with some Coke and popcorn, and boy did I feel good about that.