Directors' Insights: Crafting Stories & Overcoming Challenges
Update: 2025-12-19
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Six renowned filmmakers, including Guillermo del Toro, Rian Johnson, Nia DaCosta, Mona Fastvold, Jon M. Chu, and Benny Safdie, shared their unique perspectives on storytelling and their latest projects during a directors roundtable. Jon M. Chu discussed his approach to Wicked: For Good, emphasizing the importance of substance within a crowd-pleasing format. Rian Johnson explored the societal microcosms in his Knives Out series, drawing inspiration from Agatha Christie. Benny Safdie reflected on crafting The Smashing Machine, a period piece set at the turn of the millennium. Nia DaCosta shared her passion for interesting characters in Hedda. Guillermo del Toro focused on Mary Shelleys original text for Frankenstein. The directors also discussed navigating budget limitations and expressed optimism for the future of moviegoing.
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