A theatrical on a tight budget really only becomes about generating critical reviews for you and your film, not revenue.

I think staying away from labels is what makes my films refreshing.

I hope my visual language inspires others to tell their stories and challenges people's thinking.

I believe love is bittersweet, especially young love.

As I have been paving my career as a filmmaker my parents have been there for me every step of the way. They have believed in my dreams despite how steep the mountain has been.

I think my biggest advice to filmmakers is to look into the many digital platforms that exist for you and your team to distribute your film.

There is lots of pressure to make a GOOD film. And not just a GOOD film but one that will somehow stand out in the sea of GOOD films.

I feel like social media is something that has yet to be considered a viable platform for marketing in the industry.

I want to be clear about this. If you wrote from experience, you'd get maybe one book, maybe three poems. Writers write from empathy.

Amy is a Sharpie

The Law of Moronic Ubiquity: Anything in the universe that is generally considered to be idiot-proof will eventually be ruined by an idiot.

Your best work is your expression of yourself. Now, you may not be the greatest at it, but when you do it, you're the only expert.

Now my belly is as noble as my heart.

I've learned of life this bitter truth Hope not between the crumbling walls Of mankind's gratitude to find repose, But rather, Build within thy own soul Fortresses!

Successful people are willing to do things unsuccessful people will not do.

Treat yourself as your own beloved child.

I think the most interesting thing about any story is how people change. That's usually a struggle, because change is pretty much an uncomfortable thing.