I have a handicap in that English is not my first language. So even though I'm a writer, I don't write anymore because it's just harder in English.

I do find that it's easier to get Latino-themed movies... but I don't think there's that stigma anymore. I think that what's harder is to be a woman, not to be a Latina.

I've always seen movies in English with Spanish subtitles. For audiences around the world, the language is less important than if it's a good film.

If your film is in English, it makes it that much easier to get a wide release.

It never crossed my mind to be a director, and I'll tell you why: because I'm a woman. It just didn't occur to me, but I knew I had to be in film.

English is not my first language.