James Cameron's Avatar Q&A

James Cameron is commitment. Developed Avatar from a dream he had when young; and what - five decades later - got the whole world to share in it. An inspiration to us all.

The way he talks about Avatar clearly shows how passionate he is about the craft

The only director to make two 1 billion dollar Hollywood movies back to back with original scripts and not some adaptation of previous IP. Both of those movies have garnered multiple Academy Awards nominations and wins including best picture and director. Forever grateful for your originality in movies. Thank you, James Cameron!!

This guy seems to know his stuff. I hope he has a successful career

James literally made his dream come true. Humble, super-talented, confident- A legend!!

Avatar turn my life around 10 years ago, when I lost everything and hopelessly went to see this movie with my young son to enjoy for last time, that couple hours of amazing, gorgeous, and beyond imaginable scene , I completely relieve myself into the movie and when end of the movie I was not able get out of the seat, I was quietly sobbing. Ten years after, that Avatar moment 10 years ago resonated throughout the years and made all things positive and I'm living a stable, and amazing life. Thank you for creating Avatar! you save my life.

What sets Jim Cameron apart from many other filmmakers is always his concern for humanity. You can discern that in any of his movies.

0:18 : When did you first conceive the idea of Avatar? What was your inspiration? 2:32 : After first writing Avatar, why did you wait 10 years to start making the movie? 5:21 : As this was such an uncharted territory, what was it like pitching this idea to the studio? 7:57 : How did you convince the cast to do the characters that were done using performance capture? 11:40 : When you wrote Grace Augustine, did you already have Sigourney Weaver in mind for the part? 13:18 : What was the most difficult part in Avatar to cast? 15:54 : What was the easiest piece of casting? 17:05 : You are making all your movies in 3D, why is 3D important to you? 18:40 : What is your favorite part of Pandora and why? 19:54 : What is one thing about Pandora that you wish got more screen time, but couldn't make it because of time constraints? 21:35 : What is your best advice to the new generations of filmmakers to get noticed in the film industry? 24:00 : Ten years later, why do you think Avatar continues to have lasting resonance around the world?

like him or hate him, you can't deny Jim is easily one of the most committed and influential directors in movie history

Damn Jimmy, i've been waiting for the next movie since i was 10. 😭👌🏿

I seen the question, why does it still resonate? I watched Avatar in IMAX at the age of nine, and at the time I was such a geek for fantasy, other wordly things and this movie taught me of bioluminesence. This movie sparked my wonder for art and writing, and when the movie was re-released [deleted scenes edition] I counted down the years till the second movie when rumors told of a second. If it wasn't for this movie I wouldn't be as empathetic as I was, it wouldn't have sparked my love for both art and writing but most of all, it made me love my culture more as a Native American. Yes, at the age of 8 and up I had already been taught the genocide of both my people and culture and this movie had made me feel recognized and seen, thats another thing that made me love it more was feeling recognized inside a movie that subtly showed the unjust of many cultures in one. So, I salute you, James Cameron for this amazing film and the many more to come! Thank you for making a wonderful piece which sparked my dreams and passions.

I'm so happy that Sam was used for Jake sully! He fit so well in Avatar 1, hes not so famous, so every time you see him hes fresh face and in Avatar 2 where hes only a navi, hes truly amazing

Got a lot of respect for Cameron regarding his first answer and motivations around connection to nature, injustice at colonialism and what indigenous peoples have suffered, and what we are doing to the natural world. Incredibly needed imo. I also remain convinced that part of the reason why there was blowback against the film by some was that, subconsciously or consciously, they didn't like these points and criticisms that Cameron was making. And for that reason I think it's all the more important that films like this are being made. I can't wait for the sequel this year.

Avatar 2 is gonna be epic. James Cameron is a wonderful storyteller and so dedicated to his filmmaking art. Respect to all his hard work, dedication and patience.

If you want to learn about the industry this is the man to learn from. The knowledge in Jim is astounding

I just rewatched Avatar in theaters and i cannot get enough of this world. From a dream....wow. Thank you James Cameron and everyone who worked/is working on this beautiful story/world. I really wish I could be a part of it. So amazing.

James Cameron is probably my favourite of the big blockbuster directors. He’s just such a genuine no nonsense guy and isn’t pretentious in anyway. I feel like you could have a talk with him at a bar like any other dude

So his soul and past life might be from Pandora then. He channels these places and beings. Every imagination exist. Thank you James for taking us into your inspirations or imagination. Beautiful mind indeed.

The way this man talks about his craft is so inspiring 💕

James Cameron is a LEGEND! You will forever have my respect, sir. Your contribution to cinema will never be forgotten.