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I've been fortunate to work with several actors and directors who I look up to, and learned from each of them.

My dad teaches me. He teaches me everything. He's been acting for over 30 years, so he knows a lot.

I learn a lot as a director from acting in other people's films and just in general.

From my experience as an actor, choreographer, action director, and producer, I understand the elements and the dynamics of being a film maker.

I grew up with artists.

Everything I learned as an actor, I have basically applied to writing.

I'm still working on my career, still trying to learn from other artistes and develop my skills and my style.

I've been lucky to learn by playing all kinds of roles and watching all kinds of really good cinematographers, actors, and directors for many years before people were even aware of me in terms of audience.

I learned my business in the theater and in television, particularly working with the actors. You can learn much more in the theater than directing a movie, because then you have no time when you are shooting a movie to really work with the actors. You have to learn this craft somewhere else.

I've always surrounded myself with talented people, both in film and in business.