I am an artist because it makes me feel alive. As cliché of a statement that may sound, it is one of the few things I do that make me feel that way. To be able to take thoughts and ideas in my head and put them into the world not only gives me a fantastic sense of accomplishment, but it enables me to express things I could not do in any other form. Working on movies in particular, be it shooting or editing, is the one activity where literally hours can feel like seconds. It’s something that takes me away from myself, and immerses me entirely.