Greta Gerwig & James Cameron | Directors on Directors 

Love how every interview with Jim is with him inside his man-cave surrounded by monitors with Sea themes lol

Its sweet how much I really feel that Jim respects and admires her. Both great film makers.

Every interview with James Cameron is a like a masterclass in film

I love how he lets her shine,not imposing any kind of ego as if he made only one or two little films. Love him!

Greta is great! I had the privilege to work on Barbie. I was on the prop making side of things. It was such an interesting project behind the scenes. The theatrical techniques, the miniatures, all the way through to the use of Lidar and full body scanning. The general kindness and positivity emanating from Greta, Margot and the core team made it so much fun. I used to go along to the Sunday morning cast and crew screenings in Notting Hill. We got to see many of the films that were sources of inspiration for the Barbie film, 2001 A Space Odyssey, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, Saturday Night Fever etc... Such a good project.

She is the most honest and genuine person working in Hollywood. She never bullshit's or tries to give the "correct" answer.

Variety, you have really hit your stride with the platform you have built. Fantastic insights from "Directors on Directors" and "Actors on Actors." There's something incredibly interesting watching creative people at the top of their game get to interact honestly and earnestly.

Brilliant conversation. Authentic. They “listened” to each other! Their responses, remarks, questions were clearly connected to the flow of their conversation. Genuine admiration. Ms. Gerwig clearly has deep understanding of, knowledge of the history of cinema. A privilege. Thank you Mr. Cameron, Ms. Gerwig, Variety. Well done!

I’m excited to see where Gerwig’s career goes. She’s very talented. Great conversation.

A fantastic pairing! The writers perspective from a directors perspective. Really enjoyed this.

00:02 Writing process feeding into directing, and the reliance on the script. 02:25 Balancing openness with preparedness in directing 06:33 Directing is a collaborative process 08:35 Directors need to find authenticity and connection in their unique perspective as an artist. 13:03 Greta Gerwig initially tends to start her projects by writing and considering someone else to direct. 14:58 Directors constantly learn, evolve, and seek improvement. 19:03 Challenges force growth and creativity 20:55 Memorizing great writers' rhythms helped with acting and directing. 24:57 Greta wrote the character of Noah in 'Barbie' specifically for Ryan Gosling. 27:03 Greta aims to create heartfelt and emotional experiences for the audience. 31:04 Projecting contradictions onto characters allows for deep exploration 33:13 Greta Gerwig wanted a huge and lively aesthetic for her movie, reminiscent of 50s and 60s musicals. 37:34 Having access to the size of the canvas leads to internal creative freedom 39:35 Directors sometimes need to compromise

It is always amazing to watch Cameron talk to "newer" directors as he is one of the most prolific directors for many decades. I love the back and forth they do as they are getting into the questions. Can't wait to see more from Greta Gerwig and Cameron for that matter.

This is a spectacular pairing. So much enthusiasm and understanding between them. What an incredibly engaging conversation.

I love that Cameron couldn’t step away from his Avatar man cave for this 😂 Two of the best working right now making such vastly different films. I love to see combinations like this on this series.

So is he dialing in from a sub? :D So wonderful to see these 2 great directors in conversation! Greta really has "made it" and is right up there with the experienced directors!

This was so insane to watch, this series is blowing my mind. Outstanding.

Cameron is seeing from some people on the industry as a blockbuster maker, but he is also an author.

Great conversation. Two directors in different stages of their careers who make very different films and have different sensibilities, but are able to speak to each other as peers, find their similarities, and can relate philosophically to each other.

WOW james really gave the whole spotlight to Greta. Like he was so tired of talking about himself in interview and now he wanted the audience to see the young prominent director as Greta

Hearing James Cameron speak for a few hours is more useful than any film degree.

Learned so much about how they write. So many nuggets in this almost didn't notice the sound. I think Variety has the best programs on RU-vid.

This was so wholesome, i loved it so much, just listening to them, their love for movies and also what it takes, the compromises, the creative process, and handing over the ownership of the story and characters.

It's interesting that this is Directors on Directors, but mostly they talk about their writing

I want to listen to these two talk about films all day.

It’s so good seeing two Leos contemplating each other careers.

James Cameron is just brilliant. A genius. I don't care if I like his films or not. He is SUCH a gifted teacher. He has 3 times more knowledge than Ms. Gerwig, but he's able to connect w/her & talk shop as directors. Amazing!

Variety, you’ve been killing it! 👏🏼 You’ve been showcasing a lot of the people involved in every movie I’m eager to hear about, that will probably get nominations this upcoming award season. Every episode has been chef’s kiss 🤌🏼 Keep them coming!

Such an inspiring conversation. The best directors on directors i’ve seen!! Good job Variety.

My childhood favorite director with my adulthood favorite director. Thank you so much for this pair Variety. You brought Christmas early ❤

I could listen to Jim all day. One of the unanimous GOATs of film. Cinematic genius.

James’ webcam background goes so hard 😂

I love how they're talking about leadership as collaboration, being flexible and open to other people's ideas to find more creative solutions. can translate this to the every day

The crossover I didn't know I needed. This was a great watch.

i can listen to jim cameron talk all day about his processes...and i've never seen an in depth interview with greta but i've got a new found respect for her

What a legendary interview!!! Two of the greatest directors of all time speak so humbly about their work. This is so refreshing. And I see why you paired them together as she is about to embark on her first vfx heavy film: Narnia.

Nice to see the WiFi in Pandora works smoothly.

two billion dollar directors, with so much respect and understanding between them. A wonderful conversation!

THIS WAS SO INSPIRING TO LISTEN TO! Greta Gerwig makes me think about the world and creative process in a way that I can almost feel the possibilities of contribution stretch out before me, and to find the boldness to put them out there. Art starts out as just an idea inside your head, but it is when we have the courage to put it down on paper, or film, or canvas, and let it exist in the world outside of us so that someone else might recognize it and say "Oh--I'm not alone after all." THAT is art.

My two favourite directors at the moment - Greta and Jim going deep in to the process. I didn't know I needed this conversation in my life, but I'm here for it! Fantastic!

i always love hearing both of them talk, it was so cool to have them together.

James (Jim) Cameron always gives the best and sharpest interviews. He is very eloquent, descriptive, and his added analogies always land (pun not intended).

James Cameron is a such a freakin legend. Entire landscape of modern cinema ows this guys SOOOO much. Every movie is technical marvel that pushes industry forward.

A current legendary director talking with a future legendary director!

Such a interesting and beautiful conversation . Before anyone says this if not already that person who paired them up deserves a raise

She is not only talented but also earnest and charismatic. I think she will win best director.

BEST director on director ever! Or was ir writer on writer? Producer on producer? Oh, boy, these two. The her best work is yet to come.

Wow, this is inspirational. I love hearing about their processes, taking on challenges and “building a parachute on your way down”. Two incredible talents.

So many great pairings from Variety recently, thank you!

This is by far the most cerebral and engaging and natural flowing dialogue between 2 very committed creators of their fantastic craft!!

director-director talks are the best!

Yes please! This is a fantastic idea, keep bringing more people behind the camera, great job Variety Thanks!❤

This conversation is a gem. Thank you for this.

This is wildly insightful! It helps me so much knowing what it's like to struggle as a director and the hard choices you have to make. James Cameron is like my Father of filmmaking. They should have another chat when Narnia and Avatar 3 come out.

I loved being a fly on their wall! Thank you Variety these "Directors on Directors" are my favorite of your videos.

I've been waiting for this combo for so long! Filmmakers of two of the biggest films in the last 5 years. AWESOME! If anyone hasn't watched James Cameron's Masterclass on filmmaking you're missing out.

They were both terrific to listen to.

these videos are such a cool way to appreciate a side of the creative process we don't always hear about, everybody say thank u variety

These conversations and pairings have been great

I live for director on director ! Nothing i love more than listening to 2 people talk about they're shared love for a form of art

I wish a long and prosperous career for whoever decided to match these two masters together.

Again, whoever is picking these interviews whether its directors or actors, brilliant job.

this is like the ideal grandfather and granddaughter relationship

It was such a pleasure to watch! Both insightful and inspiring!

Truly enjoyed the empowerment in this exchange: collect your thoughts, embed your creativity, fall into what may be difficult to encourage rising to the occasion. 👏

The best conversation ever! That's how filming becomes joyful❤❤❤

Thanks! This was great. Hits all the marks of what writers, filmmakers and actors need to listen to and understand about the collaborative nature of filmmaking and the happy accidents that happen along the way.

Whatever absolutely brilliant mind is making these pairings at Variety, give that person a million dollar raise.

Greta makes me feel seen with the way she works her editing process. I animate the same way. I cannot contextualize a problem if I work on an animatic as a large assembly, I work in chronological order (shot-by-shot). And was told I was weird and wrong for working like this (ironic considering how neurodivergent the field is). I also edit live action like this too. If I jump around it makes it harder for me to really identify a problem then if I start in order. Nice to know the biggest director of the year thinks how I do and that there isn’t anything wrong with how I do things

Jim just casually mentioning that he camera operates all the time. What a boss

Thoroughly loved this conversation.

This is so highly informative and, frankly, validating for young(er) filmmakers like me. Apparently, the thought process remains very much the same, no matter the scale of the project. Thank you to everyone involved! Please do some Writers on Writers videos as well.

This is the only one of these where I really learned something. Fantastic.

Respect for both of them increased during this conversation

Personally I think BARBIE is one of the best movies of 2023. Both are such great filmmakers!

What a wonderful pairing. Brilliant conversation

I was hoping Greta would get to sit down and chat with Christopher Nolan, but she got the next best thing!

Love when Cameron talks about the suggested question Variety gave him with such derision! Hahaha. But it did sparked an interesting back and forth in the end! So I guess he does listen... to a certain point.

I'm so glad that we can see such interviews worldwide these days, regardless of any broadcasters etc. Both treat each other with the utmost respect and it's great to be able to understand their problems, challenges and methods.

Thank you, Variety! I love this series.

Loved this directors-on-directors pairing Variety! 🙌🏻 So happy Greta asked James about the futuristic technology aspect of his films. With the release of the Hunger Games prequel, I’d love to see a Directors-on-Directors with Francis Lawrence and Gary Ross. 🙏🏻

Love this. Great questions and I love the choice of having these two incredibly different directors share their craft.

I like Greta Gerwig but after this I think I'm in love with her work. The passion she's has for movie's

It will never happen, but I wish we could see one of these with Hayao Miyazaki speaking to someone like Hideaki Anno

Agree with both of you. Appreciate your candid discussion.

This is a rich interview So many valuable insights from these two talented people working off each other

I can listen to their conversation all day.

I want a redo of this interview after she creates the newest narnia movies. They could have an amazing conversation on world building & that writing process.

This was incredibly encouraging.

Enjoyed this so much, was eagerly waiting to hear from the two of them

This is the nicest I’ve seen Jim Cameron❤ he won my heart in this interview

I love how even though they've made these masterpiece, these talks reveal they are human just like us, and even you can achieve what they have!

It is amazing to see these people talk.

Oh man, another legendary interview. Between two generational directors/filmmakers, none of them went to film school. I hope they bring chris nolan too in future.

Gorgeous interview

@Variety. 39:29. Wrong guy. She meant Producer David Heyman. That pic is of Actor David Hayman.

Enlightening, thoughtful, and sweet. Absolutely brilliant! Thank you for giving these two a platform to have an honest dialogue about the art of filmmaking.

Being a part of that team/group of actors was the most rewording experience of my life. I have been in art schools, I have been in music schools, but this was a fine moment.

this is absolutely my fave directors on directors. No one is talking over each other, no ego, no imposter symdrome (or at least the curtain is down for this)

James Cameron from Truck Driver to the biggest director of his generation and the best movie since The Godfather with Titanic

You guys should definitely do one with one the the Safdie brothers. They are great filmmakers. 💯