:"When you dream of going to the Oscars as an 8-year-old child, it seems like such a distant reality, but then when you receive an honour like this from the Academy, it's truly surreal."She adds:"I was so overcome with emotion and gratitude for everyone and everything that aided me in getting there.
"What is important for me as a filmmaker is exposing people to new perspectives whether that is through a South African lens, through the eyes of a female lead or any other character from around the world. I am inspired by resilience in the face of adversity and the extraordinary stories of ordinary people," Talia tells Channel24.
Talia says that a good director does not have an ego and if you can do without sleep for a few weeks, even better! According to Talia, finding your voice is"trial and error."