TED 2025: Artist-Driven Innovation in the Age of AI
I’m grateful to have been invited to speak at TED 2025 about the latest developments in filmmaking. My talk focused on Artist-Driven Innovation and a ...
Lighter Darker The ILM Podcast
Hi! I'm a Producer &
Creative Tech Exec
I love theme-driven design and creative teamwork. Geek.
Artist-Driven Innovation
We've been here before. Drawing on lessons from breakthroughs on Star Wars and Jurassic Park, this talk focuses on artist-driven innovation in the age of AI. Rob has talked about creativity and theme-driven design at TED, SIGGRAPH, FMX, VIEW and others.
Watch TED TalkFeatured Shows
Star Wars: The Acolyte
The Acolyte Season 1, First Reviews
Star Wars: Solo
Making Solo: A Star Wars Story
Star Wars: Trials on Tatooine
Trials on Tatooine First Reviews
Surf's Up
Wrangling Waves
Surf's Up
Surf's Up Course at Siggraph
The Polar Express
From Mocap To Movie
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.7 Stars on Amazon
Some excerpts from reviewers...
Probably the best 'Making of' book in recent memory
This book is an embarrassment of riches as far as the amount of photos included here. The images included here are special because - which along with their fly-on-the-wall descriptions have the power to inspire people to become storytellers.
Marcin Janowski
Global Marketing
One Book, Three Stories
This is an excellent addition to my collection. Takes a step back and tells the story of how movies are made. The location scouting, how effects are slipped into real locations, casting, and other processes that are relatable to any big movie. And finally, the pictures are spectacular. It is just like National Geographic!
Mrs Raven
Amazon Review
It takes us on a journey...
Rob Bredow has created a book that well and truly gives you the feeling that it was created by someone from inside the production, not by other looking in. The stills used are at times very candid, humorous and others very serious, but it captures the passion and love that the creative teams and actors poured into the movie.
Steve Galloway
Jedi News Network
I encourage you to pick up a copy
There have been a lot of “making of” books for Star Wars movies, but none have ever felt this intimate. Bredow’s photos are as behind the scenes as it gets, raw and completely in the moment. He captures the essence of what it is like to be on set. His daughter’s interview with DP Bradford Young for a school project illustrates how Star Wars truly is a family affair, even for those behind the camera.
Matt Rushing
Trek.fm Podcast Host
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Frequently asked questions
This sounds fun, are you hiring?
Yes! We are almost always hiring at ILM. Check ILM.com/careers for the latest info and browse the posted positions in our studios around the world.
Can I send you a Star Wars idea or a script?
No. As an employee of Lucasfilm I cannot receive unsolicited pitches. Sorry.
I'd like to study to work in the entertainment industry, what roles should I consider?
Check out Get In the Door for interviews with a number of people in a wide variety of positions at Lucasfilm and Industrial Light & Magic. I think you may find someone there who inspires you.
How can I contribute to software used by the entertainment industry?
The Academy Software Foundation is an open source, non-profit organization dedicated to getting people involved in a healthy software ecosytem for filmmaking, many of our projects focus on visual-effects and animation. I recommend checking out ASWF.io to learn more and get involved as it's a great way to meet people working in the industry and find a passion project to contribute to.
Can we collaborate on a speaking engagement or photography project together?
Please reach out, I'd love to talk with you. My job at Lucasfilm means I'm not always available, but I always love to hear about opportunities to work on something creative together.
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