In their Directors on Directors conversation, #ChloéZhao and #JoshSafdie bond over finding the right on-set “frequency,” from the meditative calm of Zhao’s “#Hamnet” to the chaotic, high-speed energy of Safdie’s “#MartySupreme.” The Oscar contenders discuss contrasting styles, shared instincts, and how their latest films — starring Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, and #TimothéeChalamet — reflect surprisingly aligned approaches to storytelling. Watch the full conversation now at YouTube.com/Variety and read the story at the link in bio. (📸 benedict_evans)