‘Stranger Things,’ ‘Monster’ Directors and More Unpack Storytelling Techniques and Embracing ‘Weird Ideas’

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Directors behind Netflix's biggest hits, Antonio Campos (The Beast In Me), Max Winkler (Monster: The Ed Gein Story), and Alexandria Stapleton (Sean Combs documentary), gathered at a Variety-moderated panel to discuss their creative processes and storytelling techniques. The conversation, held in partnership with Netflix, explored how they approach their craft and develop unconventional ideas. The directors unpacked the methods behind some of the streaming giant's most prominent releases from the year, offering insights into their narrative choices and directorial philosophies.