Your film is entered in our LA Film & Documentary Award. What is your film about?
 In 1958, two young men realized they were settling into lives they hadn't expected to be in.  When Bill Tynan decided he'd take a walk to Mexico city from Los Angeles to figure out what could be next, Bill Bates asked to come along.   With $200, a few belongings and Tynan's camera, they headed off, on foot.  2300 miles and 12 pairs of shoes later, they found the kindness of the Mexican people, the beauty of the land and a life changing experience.  

What are your ambitions with your project?  
My goal with this documentary is that I can find finishing fund for the post production.   It is such a wonderful story of 2 people not only going on this walk that changed their lives but they also discovered a country and people they had not before.    
  
How was the shooting? What pleasantly surprised you?
 Shooting this documentary was amazing and an adventure too.   The interviews were great, learning the stories but then traveling through Mexico, me and a team of three, we followed the journals of these two travels from the Gran Desierto all the way to Mexico City.  We were able to find people whom they had met whom had helped them and stayed with and we matched many of their photos to what these places look like now.      
For what target group is your film?
 Target group is everyone!   Learning about another country, knowing if you want to do something, you should go do it!
 
How would you specify your work? What characterizes your film?
Inspirational.
 
Why did you decide to become a filmmaker?
I grew up in the movie business with my dad being a Gaffer and my mom a Hairdresser.   I got into the DGA in 1991 after being a Production Assistant on features.    I have been an assistant director for many years and in recent times have wanted to try more creative side.   So I've written some scripts and made a short film.   And also had this great story of Red Dog & Bates so decided to do this documentary.
 
Who is your greatest role model?
My greatest Role Model are my parents.  They were well respected in the film world, very talented.  Also, in addition to Hairdressing, my mom is a writer and has written 2 books, we have written a tv series together and she continues to inspire me.
 
Which movies are your favorites? Why?
 Favorite movies, so many.   I do like a good drama that has some comedy elements.   Just like life.
 
Where do you look for inspiration for your films?
 I think real life is the best inspiration.    When I heard this story for the first time, I knew it could be a great scripted film but what seemed to be the way to start was to get this story from the man who's idea it was.  
  
 How would you rate current filmmaking?
 Current filmmaking is so unknown.    I know movies and tv shows are shooting all over the world so I'm unsure if it's truly slowed down or just spread out.  Hope more comes back to Hollywood although I do love going on location.  
 
What are your next projects?
Next Projects...I'd love to complete this movie, see if interest to write it into a scripted feature film and keep working on getting my feature script made as well as the other projects I have in my basket!