Guillermo Del Toro Talks Winning Best Director for 'The Shape of Water' | Golden Globes 2018

The transcript covers a discussion with a filmmaker about their journey and the making of 'The Shape of Water'. It highlights the inspiration behind the film, the character design process, and the emotional impact of the story. The filmmaker also discusses the film's budget management and the decision not to create a sequel, emphasizing the film's perfect ending.

What inspired the central theme of 'otherness' in 'Shape of Water'?

• A book about amphibians

• A childhood experience

• A dream about a secret facility

• A breakfast meeting in 2011

How long did it take to design and execute the creature in 'Shape of Water'?

• One year

• Five years

• Three years

• Two years

Why is a sequel to 'Shape of Water' unlikely according to the speaker?

• The budget was too high

• The original cast is unavailable

• The ending is considered perfect

• The creature design was too complex

What was the budget for 'Shape of Water'?

• $195 million

• $19.5 million

• $200 million

• $18 million

How does the budget of 'Shape of Water' compare to 'Pacific Rim'?

• 'Pacific Rim' was less expensive

• 'Shape of Water' was more expensive

• Both had the same budget

• 'Pacific Rim' was significantly more expensive