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I think that often times Hollywood panders to the cliches of small town life, specifically Southern small town life, and I think that this movie does the opposite.

I know it's good when I see a smaller film get recognized because it means more publicity for them. When you start producing and directing the movies become a little more like your children.

People are making better and better small budge independent films these days.

There is often a great disparity between a director's personal style and the movies he makes.

It seems that the small movies are a little more risky and cutting-edge. You've got your big commerce and you've got your small films that you're more passionate about.

I think it's important to do smaller films because I think that's where a lot of new things are happening.

You do small movies because the script is good and because you believe in the director. You don't care about the money. And when they disappear, it's a pity.

In independent film you tend to have stories that involve more of a community, and the smaller characters are important to the story.

I think with the smaller-scale projects, the burden for success falls more squarely on the shoulders of the actors and the director and the script.

The economy is rough. I think that affects everyone from big filmmakers to tiny filmmakers.