Do you prefer Comedy or Drama?

Comedy. Good Comedy can rely on sub-text to tell the story's more dramatic side without appearing too strong or preachy. In fact, the lasting impact can be more significant.

Life imitates Art or Art imitates Life?

This is an exciting point of view since my film "Asherah's Colors" takes place in an Art gallery where our two protagonists explore a world of dreams, romance, and colors. I would use the word partnership to make the comparison. There is a union between the two, and they interchange positions seamlessly.

Which is the best Moment on set?

From a director's position, it's when you say "Action." For each scene set-up, most, if not all, of your production crew and the talent, have prepared for the scene. When you say "action," it immediately realizes all the work and potential in the final product.

Did anyone ever tell you weren't good enough?

I do it to myself all the time. It's a great motivator and gives you simple gratitude for your life position and the motivation to do your best as a film director.

How can you stay focused on your goal?

When you love an art such as filmmaking, losing focus and getting on with your real Life is more challenging.

Have you ever had a breakdown because of your Job?

No. In fact, it's a school that goes on forever.

Talent is a blessing or a curse?

Neither. It's a potential that needs realization.

What would you like to improve about yourself as an actor/director/screen player?

As a director and a screenplay writer, I aim to write and direct a more visual production. To eliminate as much of the dialogue as possible and to tell the story visually.

What's the worst criticism you have received?

When people tell me what I want to hear. Talk about self-destruction!

If you weren't an actor/director/screen player, what would you like to be?

A Shinto priest, a Shinshoku.

If Cinema was a color, what would it be?

Red.

A day without a movie is...

A lost opportunity. A chance to learn and feel something outside of your reality.

If someone offered you to play/direct/write in/a movie that you despise but will surely make you rich and famous..., would you accept the Job?

Yes. First, it is a movie, and second, the chance to influence it into something you like.

What's your greatest ambition?

It's all about legacy. It's what you leave behind that's important.

What's your biggest fear?

Bad audio.

Does music help you to play/direct or write?

Yes. And it varies what type I play based on the scene, mood, and character I'm attempting to create. 

You have the chance to make a Silent movie; what's your message to the audience?

It would be a message of any type as if there was sound. And if successful, the message would be better and more precise.

Share your speech if you should win an Oscar....

I wish to thank everyone who put up with me and whose support and talent made me look good. My thanks and gratitude are to go out to all of you.