In making films, I'm constantly looking for people who are in conflict and who are going to surprise you and challenge you.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I look for things that are going to challenge me as an actor.
I connect with all of the characters in my films. That's what makes you want to make a film, that you can enter the mindset, the situation, the conflict, the contradictions.
I want to do films that challenge me. I want to do what the actors I look up to are doing - the Gary Oldmans and Daniel Day-Lewises.
I hope I can be a filmmaker where every movie will be different, and not make one type of movie. I'm always looking for a character that interests me.
I am definitely writing letters to lots of directors in my mind when I'm making a film. I'm chasing Woody Allen and Godard and Milos Forman and all these people.
I'm in a position where I'm being continually knocked back for the kind of independent films I want to be in because people don't know who I am.
I've always played nice guys, so I'd love to be someone that creates a bit of confrontation. I know that sounds bad, but as an actor, I want to explore different things.
My films are motivated by a keen interest in highlighting issues that affect marginalized populations who are caught in difficult circumstances.
I haven't done many films. But with every movie, I try to showcase a different side of me through a character.
I've always been interested in films where you can identify with the actors. Where you can be in their shoes and therefore be more involved if they're people that you recognize.