I have to remember that winning an Oscar is an almost unbelievable goal and that it is an honour just to be nominated.

It has made me realise how many doors open for you when you're up for an Oscar. It seems once you are nominated, it validates you as a serious director, and you become someone that people want to work with.

A year after winning the Oscar, almost to the day, I was directing a dog food commercial.

I guess winning an Oscar is the ultimate dream. A lot of amazing actors go their whole career without even being nominated. So that would definitely be a goal to reach. It's a difficult one, but I'm aiming for it!

I remember being unbelievable bummed when 'Freaks and Geeks' was canceled.

Just to be nominated, and especially as a new artist and a female artist, is a feat. Winning anything is just a bonus.