Growing up biracial and speaking four languages - French, Chinese, Portuguese, and English - gave me a different lens. I was always very acutely aware of coming from a different perspective. I think that definitely contributed to what I chose to do with my life.

In the past, I think my films that focused on African subjects struggled in the marketplace because of their subject matter.

I've always sought to give opportunities to women, to people who come from a different background, to add diversity to the mix - in that I think it makes our work better.

There's something about 'Free Solo' that I look at the craft around it, and I'm really proud.