When I made my first film, I didn't think of it as directing, so it wasn't like I set out to become a director..

Whereas painting is a more rarefied art form, with a limited audience, I recognized film as this extraordinary social tool that could reach tremendou….

I think violence in a cinematic context can be, if handled in a certain way, very seductive..

There should be more women directing; I think there's just not the awareness that it's really possible..

The journey for women, no matter what venue it is - politics, business, film - it's, it's a long journey..

Something becomes personal when it deviates from the norm..

Those of us who work in the arts know that depiction is not endorsement. If it was, no artist would be able to paint inhumane practices, no author co….

If there's specific resistance to women making movies, I just choose to ignore that as an obstacle for two reasons: I can't change my gender, and I r….

Perhaps the only thing in my favor is that I am very tenacious. I don't take 'no' very well..

You never think the universe will reward your first choice - it just doesnt work like that..

I really look for peak experiences and dramatic material that can allow peak experiences..

Am I a 'woman of action'? I don't think of myself that way..

Our film examines the heroism, courage and prowess of the Soviet submarine force in ways never seen before..

I realised that there's a more muscular approach to film-making that I found very inspiring..

My dad used to draw these great cartoon figures. His dream was being a cartoonist, but he never achieved it, and it kind of broke my heart. I think p….

I don't believe in censorship in any form..

I began to exercise a lot of cinematic muscle with the precepts I had learned in the New York art world. Film was intriguing. I began to think of art….

I'm drawn to filmmaking that can transport me. Film can immerse you, put you there..

For some individuals - some soldiers, some contractors - combat provides a kind of purpose and meaning beyond which all else potentially pales in com….

With each project, I'm going for something that makes viewers think, 'Wow, I've never seen a film like this before,' and later think, 'Wow, I've only….

I thrive on production. It feels very much like a natural environment for me..