When we met, you were still making Big Boy (2011). That was filmmaking, and now, I see you showing photographic work. How is the process different for you?
These are photos taken over the past three years since I moved to Manila. I was based in Japan before that. It’s this sort of milestone for me. It starts with the photo of an artist I really admire here, Gary-Ross Pastrana. His work really inspired me to do what I want to do. I guess I’m at my most comfortable when taking photos rather than making films. When I’m taking photos, it’s just me. I don’t have to worry about anybody. That’s where I find comfort.

Like you mentioned, this is a product of three years. I think I saw photos from places other than Manila?
They’re mostly taken in LA, where my father and my sister are based, Seattle, where I had Big Boy transferred to digital format, and New York because my sister lives there. These are photos of where I went to and stayed connected with my past.

Big Boy is done, and maybe it’s gonna have more screenings. What else are you up to now?
I wanna make another film maybe sometime this year. I had a dream once where I was told by some relatives to find a pen for nervous translation. I’m actually really shy, so I guess the pen is an instrument for me to get over my nervousness.