First sports memory
I did an (unintentional) "forward flip" out of the tree-house in nursery school at the age of 4.

What I play
I run in the park, bike from here to there, chase a fuzzy yellow ball and am working on extending trikonasana...

Why I play sports
The fun, the challenge and the places it takes you...

Film that made me want to make movies
Goodbye, Hello

First film project
A humorous bank robbery caper I made with my brother, cousin and parents when I was around 10 years old...

Why I make movies
The power of film to engage, enlighten, entertain and connect people...

First sports memory
My first running race, I was knocked down at the start. I was so mad that I jumped up and ended up winning the race.

What I play
I run, bike, swim - with friends as much as possible.

Why I play sports
I play sports because it make me feel near to the wild heart of life.

Film that made me want to make movies
The Apartment

First film project
An adaptation of August Strindberg’s, The Stronger. I’m hoping my last film will be an adaptation of Erik IV, the comedy.

Why I make movies
To tell stories that make a positive impact on the world.

First sports memory
Watching the Denver Broncos beat the Oakland Raiders in the championship game back in 76 or 77.

What I play
I’m on a competitive softball team that plays in Central Park.

Why I play sports
I love sports! Mind and body, baby…

Film that made me want to make movies
The Hairdresser’s Husband

First film project
Way Off Broadway – Feature Romantic Comedy starring a very young Morena Baccarin (Homeland, etc.).

Why I make movies
Scoring films is a dream – collaborative effort, intersection of art and commerce, audio and visual. a collective vision…

First sports memory
Playing with a ball when I was three years old.

What I play
I play tennis, I ski, I run and I swim.

Why I play sports
I play because it makes me feel good.

Film that made me want to make movies
Harlan County, USA

First film project
A short film about a young man who kisses a woman for the first time.

Why I make movies
it combines several of my passions into one practice: photography, writing and stories about people’s lives.

First sports memory
Tigers baseball on WJR-AM in Detroit.

What I play
Biking and skiing - not competitive!

Why I play sports
Clearing my head, getting out of the edit room!

Film that made me want to make movies
2001: A Space Odyssey

First film project
Blowing stuff up on super 8 in my backyard.

Why I make movies
Truth, stored in light and shadow.

First sports memory
Playing rugby on a field with friends when I was 7 years old.

What I play
I surf on the waves.

Why I play sports
It's good for your body and good for your soul.

Film that made me want to make movies
Star Wars

First film project
About a neighbourhood in Amsterdam.

Why I make movies
I have a passion for using moving pictures to create an illusion.