"The creative side of me believes filmmaking is an art form, but I
always tell people the process is a little like painting a picture when
seven people are holding the brush. The director is the ringleader: the
job is to get creative forces working together to get the best result.
I like to create an environment that's fun for people to work in. It's
such a delicate balance, especially when you're trying to coax the best
performances out of actors, especially when the material is tough. You
have to create a little cocoon for them to work in." (Vancouver Sun,
December 1999)
