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I think, in general, independents don't have a lot of access to really good scriptwriters or actors or actresses, so they're very limited in what they can do.

What's so valuable about HBO is they tell stories. We learn from stories.

I really was interested in doing something for a premium channel like Showtime or HBO, just because you get to really let loose. I think they let their storylines go wherever they want, and it's really a special place to work.

The network shows have this very commercial voice that you have to adhere to, and the cable shows, it's kind of like winning the lottery. The independent film world is a world you can actually get to. You can get the under-a-million-dollar film by finding a good cast and financing.

The only reason I ever do an independent film is that I believe in it, and I think it has something special to offer. I'm certainly not doing it to be a millionaire.

HBO is really famous for hiring good people and staying out of their way until they ask for help, or need it. And that reputation is earned.

Apparently I work for free, look at some of the independent films I've done.

I watch mostly independent films.

It's very difficult to raise money, especially in the United States, for independent movies.

I have actually been very fortunate to be able to make films on my own credit card without having huge funders behind me dictating how the story should be told.