I have no style. There are certain people who just have a visual sense that defines their work. You could probably watch 30 seconds of anything they do and you'll know exactly who directed it. I don't have that skill.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
It's funny: as a director, there are movies you make because you're passionate about getting your vision across, and you know that you're vision is different than anybody else. In those cases, you take the plunge, and it works, or it doesn't. You make the stylistic choices based on how you feel about the material.
If I am looking at my work as an actor after having directed, I'm able to look at things in a much more technical way. There's no question about that.
I'm used to doing independent film where the style is a lot more casual. With improvising, you obviously find so much out on the day - and in a way, I feel more comfortable doing that.
Directing is very close to choreography; you deal with space, time, emotions, lighting, making beautiful images.
Everything I've ever written, I had a very distinct vision of what I wanted it to look like. But, other directors never do it that way.
As you can probably tell, I like films and directors that bring a totally unique style to filming action.
Ultimately, as a director, you try and tell people where to look, but unlike film or television, where you force them to look at something, you can't control it completely.
I'm not very aware of styles. We never talk about styles before we start shooting, or even during shooting, because I think the film will bring you there.
Over the years I attempted to make my style a bit more relaxed 'cause the initial style you couldn't watch for more than ten minutes without wanting to kill me.
Your audience gives you everything you need. They tell you. There is no director who can direct you like an audience.