This interview was conducted by Jeremy Kagan over two days at the DGA Building in Los Angeles on August 12, 2003 and January 15, 2004.

Jeremy Kagan conducted the interview over two days in 2001 at the DGA building in Los Angeles, and in 2004 at Mr. Kershner’s home. Kershner passed away in November 2010.

Among the international directors, French-Canadian Denis Villeneuve was expected to land a DGA spot for desert epic “Dune: Part Two.” Why didn’t he, after landing a DGA nomination for ...