When it comes to production, somehow, some way, it always works out. On a daily basis, you’ll hear someone say, “It’ll work out”—until it doesn’t. I was producing and directing a music video for a local artist in Detroit. I had already directed one of his videos, and it had good word of mouth. Peopl...

In case you haven’t seen my film Maya & Her Lover, just know it features a couple of raw sex scenes. Kind of right there in the title, no?

My original title was Meeting Maya—which honestly sounds like a coming-of-age indie film where nothing happens but a lot of people stare out of windows. I wante...