"Shootouts in the streets of Michoacán, meth labs in the dark desert night, torture chambers... I never imagined I would get these things on film."

'The bravery that they displayed and also their trust, I couldn't ask for more." -Sean Baker, Director

"I can't help but try to play the funny in things, even if it might be wrong." –James Ransone

"I really found myself in my work; I was fascinated actually, watching and thinking, 'Is that me? That's impossible.'" -Yana Novikova

"It is still really hard to believe all that has happened in my life, where I am and how far I've come." -Thalente Biyela

We catch up with the eccentric and hilarious cast on the red carpet minutes before the film's World Premiere.

"I like the line that Danny has about being pudgy and mellow, and you know – that's good enough for me."

"Look – I'm still trying to figure out what my first film meant." - Andrew Bujalski