Sean Baker

The films that are coming out of SXSW are incredible, and they should get the same bids that films at Sundance are getting.

Honestly, in retrospect, when I referred to the actors from 'Prince' as non-actors or non-professionals, it was actually a great disservice to them. The fact is that they are all actors and should be viewed that way by the industry. It was our casting process that was non-professional.

I'm actually very critical of digital cinema.

The iPhone in conjunction with the Filmic Pro app - the resolution is HD quality.

I don't have a family. I'm not planning one. I don't have to support anyone but me and my dog.

I have been very inspired and influenced by 'The Little Rascals' my entire career.

I'm not a material guy, so I don't need to surround myself with wealth.

Route 192 is its own thing, and you can't find that anywhere else. The colors and shapes of the buildings, the way that all the small businesses in a way feed off of the parks and sort of rip off the themes of Disney - you're not going to find that anywhere else.

If I'm telling an L.A. story, I want to tell a fresh L.A. story and show places that haven't been shown before.

Most filmmakers, if not all, come from a place of privilege, if only because of the expense.

If more stories are told about marginalized communities, subcultures, and minorities, the less marginalized they will be.

We're all getting in trouble on Twitter - just get off and use your Instagram.