George Lucas

Mark Wexler's cinematic blend of biography and autobiography centers on his relationship with his father, legendary cinematographer and filmmaker Haskell Wexler, whose long and illutrious career is a virtual catalogue of 20th century classics.

This documentary chronicles the making of the original Star Wars trilogy from start to finish... (imdb)

A look into the evolution, importance and current role of film editors. (doctor7)

An in-depth look at the history of Pixar, the production company that gave the world such classics as Toy Story, Monsters Inc., A Bug's Life, Finding Nemo and The Incredibles, as well as revolutionising the world of animation.

A concise look at some of the more bizarre visual aspects of The Shining. Through interviews with collaborators, current filmmakers and authors, we'll examine how Kubrick used his unique brand of visual storytelling to convey madness, evil, and the power of the supernatural without relying on dialog or conventional exposition. As much as any film he ever made, The Shining illustrates Kubrick's talent for using the language of pure cinema to tell his stories. (imdb)

Stanley Kubrick's groundbreaking 2001: A Space Odyssey opened the door to all the films and filmmakers who followed it. Through interviews with directors such as George Lucas, Steven Spielberg and Sydney Pollack - as well as special effects professionals and cultural historians - this documentary examines the legacy of Kubrick's masterpiece and its influence on science fiction films, special effects and world cinema. (imdb)

A documentary on the making of "Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith". Hosted by Rick McCallum, it focuses on who and what was involved in the making of 49 seconds of the film.

Current filmmakers such as Ridley Scott and George Lucas reflect on the importance and influence of the Film. (imdb)

Uses a courtroom debate approach to explore the issues of filmmaking and fanaticism around one of the industry's most famous franchises and its creator. The innovative film combines filmmaker and celebrity interviews with fan films - submitted via the film's site - to make this the world's first digitally democratic feature documentary. (imdb)

Bickering droid duo C-3PO and R2-D2 host this tour of the mind of creator George Lucas and what inspired him to make the movie. (imdb)

A look at the careers of famous San Francisco Bay Area filmmakers, specifically those of Francis Ford Coppola, Clint Eastwood, and George Lucas.

Film-makers and academics discuss the use of mythology in Star Wars and the impact of the films on society. (imdb)

The documentary investigates the history, process and workflow of both digital and photochemical film creation. (imdb)

"Star Trek" creator Gene Roddenberry's vison and the impact of his creation on its viewers is explored by his son Rod Roddenberry.

A behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the special effects in the second Star Wars installment. (imdb)

A radical journey through the history of motion picture editing--the essence of cinema. Led by visionaries of the art and contemporary masters of the craft, Edge Codes.com goes beyond the cutting edge, unlocking the future of montage and exploring editing as a universal language shaping our perceptions of the world around us.

A documentary on legendary movie-poster artist Drew Struzan. (IMDb)

A look at the life of filmmaker,John Milius. (imdb)

In this documentary, we follow Kubrick as he creates one of the most controversial films of all time, one that retains its power to shock audiences, even after 35 years. At the time of its release, A it created a firestorm of controversy. Through interviews with collaborators, filmmakers, screenwriters and authors, we come to appreciate Kubrick as an artist unafraid to take risks and court controversy, committed unwaveringly to his single-minded goal: the highest artistic quality of his films. (imdb)

Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles looks at the remarkable genius of Orson Welles on the eve of his centenary - the enigma of his career as a Hollywood star, a Hollywood director (for some a Hollywood failure), and a crucially important independent filmmaker...

The story about the beginnings of Francis Ford Coppola's production company American Zoetrope and it's try to change the Hollywood system.

A compilation of bizarre and humorous clips found in long forgotten VHS tapes. (imdb)

Mythologist Joseph Campbell presents his ideas about comparative mythology and the ongoing role of myth in human society. (imdb)

A documentary on the life and career of one of the most influential film directors of all time, Steven Spielberg. (imdb)

Ever wonder how they ever made Star Wars, Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi? Well this documentary explains it all as we're taken on a behind-the-scenes tour of the making of the Star Wars saga. It shows how the puppets are made and worked, and creator George Lucas talks about what influenced him to do it, and everything. Narrated by Luke Skywalker himself, Mark Hamill.

Directors Stephen Spielberg, George Lucas, Ridley Scott and James Cameron discuss the science fiction movies of the 1950s that influenced them.

George Lucas and Steven Spielberg tell the struggles and the passion for making the Indiana Jones Trilogy.

The men from ILM who contributed to the special effect work of the first three Indiana Jones pictures look back and reveal some of their secrets.

The men who created Indiana Jones and the those who performed the stunt work look on the ground breaking action sequences from the first three Indiana Jones films.

In this 2003 featurette, John Williams recalls composing the music for the first three Indiana Jones pictures and alludes to the possibility of scoring a fourth.

The entire process of making Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999) are shown here in this documentary. From pre-production through post-production we get to see visual effects meetings, John Williams music sessions and even the storm that wiped out the pod-racers and props.

An exploration of the history, artistry, and emotional power of cinema sound, as revealed by legendary sound designers and visionary directors, via interviews, clips from movies, and a look...

James Cameron hosts a retrospective of major science fiction films via discussions with writers, directors, actors, and more.

Featuring archive interviews with Sean Connery from over 50 years in the business. Friends, actors and directors including Robert Carlyle, Dougray Scott, Laurence Fishburne, Terry Gilliam and George Lucas pay tribute to Scotland's greatest movie star as he celebrates his 85th birthday.

Showcasing the people of Industrial Light and Magic, the special effects division of Lucasfilm, this series takes us back in time as they create the effects for some of the biggest and most successful films of the last 45 years (imdb.com).

Comments on the background and popularity of disc jockey "Emperor" Bob Hudson, who bases his shows on the idea that radio is a fantasy.

A documentary chronicling the life and career of famed Hollywood film composer John Williams.

Documentary exploring actor Harrison Ford's enduring appeal and his upbringing, including his foray into the entertainment business, his casting in the "Indiana Jones" franchise and the impact and inspiration generated by the films. (imdb)

A look over the incredible work of ILM and how they revolutionised the way we see film with the introduction and advances of CGI or Computer Generated Image. This documentary takes us from the incredible start of effects to creating Star Wars and then advance to really demonstrate how it can be blended in with Jurassic Park to now a culture of films that can't avoid the technology and is another tool for the directors belt.