I did every odd job you could possibly imagine: Holding a sign in the rain for 14 hours straight, sweeping up cigarette butts, pouring coffee, running around - anything I could to be on a film set. I wanted to be in the business. So I'd say, 'You need that job done? Fine,' and I became indispensable to people.

I really want to be part of things from the ground up wherever possible. Not to say that I'm not open to being a gun for hire - I am, absolutely - but I really enjoy developing.

I seem to gravitate toward the dark side of things when it comes to directing. I love action, but I love the drama as well.

I always say, 'I love producing, but directing is my passion,' and for a while, I had to produce to support my directing habit.