Lucasfilm released the teaser trailer for Episode 7 today. I am loving the new job at Industrial Light and Magic and am happy to see this trailer being enjoyed in the wild.
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 possible path forward for artists in this time of significant change. As technology rapidly …
I’ve been enjoying producing and co-hosting Lighter Darker: The ILM Podcast with Todd Vaziri. We dive into the creative process of filmmaking and the art of visual storytelling. Shining on a light on the creatives behind the scenes has been a …
Disney holds an event every other year for fans called D23 and this year’s was held in Anaheim, CA. After several years of hoping to be able to put our guests into Star Wars, we were able to build a StageCraft LED Volume on the show floor for …
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.
No. As an employee of Lucasfilm I cannot receive unsolicited pitches. Sorry.
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.
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.
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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