The first book I ever read on directing was Elia Kazan's "Kazan: On Directing". His works and writings inspire me to search for honesty and truth in my own work. I'm drawn to filmmakers like Wong Kar Wai, David Lynch, and Spike Lee for their unique and brave approach to filmmaking. Also, visual storytellers like David Finch and Darren Aronofsky push me think creatively about how each frame tells a story.