Guillermo del Toro is one of the foremost visionaries in filmmaking in the history of cinema. Several of his films have been acclaimed at the highest levels, and his body of work has garnered praise from his audiences and contemporaries alike.In the latest news involving the Frankenstein director, Guillermo del Toro was recently on hand at Variety's 10 Directors to Watch & Creative Impact Awards. During an interview on the red carpet, Guillermo del Toro shared that he doesn’t conventionally test his films, choosing instead to share them with his “16 most brilliant friends.” The director divulged that the group includes James Cameron and Rian Johnson, with whom he has "the agreement to be brutal."This is an interesting insight into Guillermo del Toro’s mindset, and a clear sign that he values the importance of collaboration in his creative process.Guillermo del Toro addresses current landscape of the film industry, moreWhile at Variety's 10 Directors to Watch & Creative Impact Awards, Guillermo del Toro also spoke about the current landscape of film.“Be kind, be involved, believe in your art. At a time when people tell you art is not important, that is always the prelude to fascism. When they tell you it doesn’t matter, when they tell you a fucking app can do art you say, if it’s that important, why the fuck do they want it so bad?”The director went on to add,“The answer is because they think they can debase everything that makes us a little better, a little more human. And that, in my book, and in my life, includes monsters.”Guillermo del Toro, alongside Frankenstein cast members, at the 37th Annual Palm Springs International Film Awards. Image via Getty.Guillermo del Toro also addressed the timeliness of his latest film, considering the state of the world in these trying times.“Sometimes the world gets so complicated, you can only explain it with the power of monsters. We are in a time like that right now.”He then added an important message for aspiring filmmakers and audiences as a whole, when it comes to interpreting the efforts of those involved.“It’s not just the size of the screens, it’s the size of the idea. Ambition includes failure – it’s right next door to success. There are no numbers on the door. You’re going to knock on that door, and it’s going to open, and it’s either a supermodel of your dreams or your mom in curlers.”Guillermo del Toro's passion for film is clear, and it speaks loudly through the worlds he so meticulously creates in his work.