Rather than the typical, safe, and boring “About Me” section you find on most websites, I figured—to heck with it. Let’s have some fun.

Here’s a quote that’s quietly shaped my career as a filmmaker:

‍“Embarrassment is an underexplored emotion. Go out there and make a fool of yourself. Feel that fear—the cringe—and do it anyway. Because everything you want is on the other side of that.”

‍Austin Butler has spoken about this idea as a north star in shaping his craft as an actor, and it’s worked its charm on me too.

PS: I pinch myself most mornings—still surprised that this creative life I get to live is real. It’s a privilege to do what I do, and I’m always looking forward to connecting with new friends.