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Industrial Light & Magic: Creating the Impossible

Film · 2010

Leslie Iwerks' documentary takes audiences behind the scenes at ILM with in depth interviews with some of the company's top talent and showcases never before seen footage highlighting many of their pioneering milestones. From creating the first ever computer generated character in a feature film to the latest advancements in visual effects for film franchises like Transformers and Iron Man, ILM has created some of the most memorable movie moments in recent history.

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The people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. Leslie Iwerksdirector · writer · editor · producer
  2. Jeff Stephensonwriter · editor
  3. Steven Douglas Smithcinematographer
  4. Christopher Bradycomposer
  5. Diana Williamsproducer
  6. Jane Kelly Kosekproducer

On screen

  1. Jon Favreaulead actor
  2. George Lucaslead actor
  3. Ron Howardlead actor
  4. Steven Spielberglead actor
  5. Bob Gillessupporting actor
  6. Jim Morrissupporting actor
  7. Edwin Catmullsupporting actor
  8. Jerry Bruckheimersupporting actor
  9. J.J. Abramssupporting actor
  10. John Lassetersupporting actor
  11. Seth Greensupporting actor
  12. Tim Alexanderguest actor
  13. John Dykstraguest actor
  14. John Knollguest actor
  15. Richard Edlundguest actor
  16. Dennis Murenguest actor
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From the people who made Industrial Light & Magic: Creating the Impossible

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  1. The Pixar Story2007 · FilmExceptional· 5 shared
  2. Our Lips Are Sealed2000 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  3. The Horribly Slow Murderer with the Extremely Inefficient Weapon2008 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  4. The Net 2.02006 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  5. Passport to Paris1999 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  6. The Crazies2010 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  7. Motocrossed!2001 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  8. Scary Movie 52013 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  9. The Luck of the Irish2001 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  10. Mom's Got a Date with a Vampire2000 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  11. Take Me Home2011 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  12. Dinosaur2000 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
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Through the cast

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  1. BreakthroughRon Howard2015 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  2. From Star Wars to Star Wars: The Story of Industrial Light & MagicGeorge LucasRon Howard1999 · FilmStrong· 7 shared
  3. FilmmakerGeorge Lucas1968 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  4. George Lucas: Creating an EmpireGeorge LucasRon Howard2005 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  5. Bald: The Making of 'THX 1138'George Lucas1971 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  6. MadeJon Favreau2001 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  7. WillowGeorge LucasRon Howard1988 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  8. Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal SkullGeorge LucasSteven Spielberg2008 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  9. Raiders of the Lost ArkGeorge LucasSteven Spielberg1981 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  10. Indiana Jones and the Temple of DoomGeorge LucasSteven Spielberg1984 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  11. Indiana Jones and the Last CrusadeGeorge LucasSteven Spielberg1989 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  12. The Young Indiana Jones ChroniclesGeorge Lucas1992 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  13. From Morf to Morphing: The Dawn of Digital FilmmakingGeorge LucasRon Howard2001 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  14. The Making of 'American Graffiti'George LucasRon Howard1998 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  15. American GraffitiGeorge LucasRon Howard1973 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  16. Star Wars: The Clone WarsGeorge Lucas2008 · TV seriesStrong· 3 shared
  17. Amblin'Steven Spielberg1968 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  18. Geri's GameEdwin CatmullJohn Lasseter1997 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  19. Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the ClonesGeorge Lucas2002 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  20. Standing on the Shoulders of Kubrick: The Legacy of 2001George LucasSteven Spielberg2007 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  21. Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the SithGeorge Lucas2005 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  22. THX 1138George Lucas1971 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  23. The MandalorianJon Favreau2019 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  24. Cowboys & AliensJon FavreauSteven Spielberg2011 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  25. On the LotSteven Spielberg2007 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  26. Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom MenaceGeorge Lucas1999 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  27. Star WarsGeorge Lucas1977 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  28. Toy Story at 20: To Infinity and BeyondGeorge LucasJim Morris2015 · FilmStrong· 5 shared
  29. SwingersJon Favreau1996 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  30. The Book of Boba FettJon Favreau2021 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
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    The Great BeyondJ.J. Abrams2027 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  32. The Beginning: The Making of Star Wars Episode IGeorge LucasSteven Spielberg2001 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  33. Captain EOGeorge Lucas1986 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  34. Star Wars: Clone WarsGeorge Lucas2003 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  35. Watch the Skies!: Science Fiction, the 1950s and UsGeorge LucasSteven Spielberg2005 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  36. Laddie: The Man Behind the MoviesRon HowardGeorge Lucas2017 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  37. The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Phantom Train of DoomGeorge Lucas1999 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  38. The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Mystery of the BluesGeorge Lucas1999 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  39. The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Travels with FatherGeorge Lucas1996 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  40. The Mandalorian and GroguJon Favreau2026 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  41. Star Wars: Music by John WilliamsGeorge LucasSteven Spielberg1980 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  42. The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Scandal of 1920George Lucas1999 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  43. Return to Jurassic ParkSteven Spielberg2011 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  44. The Land Before TimeGeorge LucasSteven Spielberg1988 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  45. Fog City MavericksGeorge LucasJohn Lasseter2007 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  46. The Making of 'Raiders of the Lost Ark'George LucasSteven Spielberg1981 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  47. AhsokaGeorge LucasJon Favreau2023 · TV seriesNotable· 2 shared
  48. The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Trenches of HellGeorge Lucas1999 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  49. The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Oganga, the Giver and Taker of LifeGeorge Lucas1999 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  50. FelicityJ.J. AbramsRon Howard1998 · TV seriesNotable· 2 shared
  51. ElfJon Favreau2003 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  52. The Jungle BookJon Favreau2016 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  53. More American GraffitiGeorge LucasRon Howard1979 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  54. Star Wars: Skeleton CrewGeorge LucasJon Favreau2024 · TV seriesNotable· 3 shared
  55. Iron Man 2Jon Favreau2010 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  56. Disney Gallery / Star Wars: The MandalorianJon FavreauGeorge Lucas2020 · TV seriesNotable· 3 shared
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    Artifact from the Future: The Making of 'THX 1138'George LucasSteven Spielberg2004 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  58. LEGO Star Wars: The Padawan MenaceGeorge Lucas2011 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  59. Three Kinds of Close EncountersSteven SpielbergJ.J. Abrams2017 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  60. Toy StoryEdwin CatmullJohn Lasseter1995 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  61. Far and AwayRon Howard1992 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  62. Amazing Stories: The Movie IISteven Spielberg1990 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  63. MarsRon Howard2016 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  64. ParenthoodRon Howard1989 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  65. The Ewok AdventureGeorge Lucas1984 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  66. The Making of Toy StoryEdwin CatmullJohn Lasseter1995 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  67. Made in AmericaRon Howard2013 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  68. Zathura: A Space AdventureJon Favreau2005 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  69. Indiana Jones and the Dial of DestinyGeorge LucasSteven Spielberg2023 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  70. The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Demons of DeceptionGeorge Lucas1999 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  71. Star Wars: The Legacy RevealedGeorge LucasJ.J. Abrams2007 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  72. High IncidentSteven Spielberg1996 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  73. Ewoks: The Battle for EndorGeorge Lucas1985 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  74. A Legacy of Filmmakers: The Early Years of American ZoetropeSteven SpielbergGeorge Lucas2004 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  75. Invasion AmericaSteven Spielberg1998 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  76. Amazing StoriesSteven Spielberg1985 · TV seriesNotable· 2 shared
  77. The Empire Strikes BackGeorge Lucas1980 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  78. Willow: The Making of an AdventureGeorge LucasRon Howard1988 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  79. The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: The Perils of CupidGeorge Lucas2000 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  80. Couples RetreatJon Favreau2009 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  81. Luxo Jr.John Lasseter1986 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  82. Indiana Jones: Making the TrilogyGeorge LucasSteven Spielberg2003 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  83. The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: My First AdventureGeorge Lucas2000 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  84. Star Wars: Evolution of the Lightsaber DuelGeorge LucasJ.J. Abrams2015 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  85. Vanessa in the GardenSteven Spielberg1985 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  86. Super 8J.J. AbramsSteven Spielberg2011 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  87. Don't Say No Until I Finish Talking: The Story of Richard D. ZanuckSteven SpielbergRon Howard2013 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  88. The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Journey of RadianceGeorge Lucas2000 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  89. Music by John WilliamsSteven SpielbergRon Howard2024 · FilmNotable· 4 shared
  90. Body HeatGeorge Lucas1981 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  91. The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Spring Break AdventureGeorge Lucas1999 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  92. Great Bolshy Yarblockos!: Making 'A Clockwork Orange'Steven SpielbergGeorge Lucas2007 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  93. Gung HoRon Howard1986 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  94. PoltergeistSteven Spielberg1982 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  95. Star Wars Rebels: Heroes of MandaloreGeorge Lucas2017 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  96. Close Encounters of the Third KindSteven Spielberg1977 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  97. Strange MagicGeorge Lucas2015 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  98. AFI: 100 Years... 100 Movies... 10th Anniversary EditionSteven SpielbergJohn Lasseter2007 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  99. The First $20 Million Is Always the HardestJon Favreau2002 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  100. Minority ReportBob GillesSteven Spielberg2015 · TV seriesNotable· 2 shared
  101. The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Daredevils of the DesertGeorge Lucas1999 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  102. Lincoln: An American JourneySteven Spielberg2013 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  103. Voices from the ListSteven Spielberg2004 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  104. How the Grinch Stole ChristmasRon Howard2000 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  105. Iron ManJon Favreau2008 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  106. Marty, Life Is ShortRon Howard2026 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  107. The Making of 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom'Steven SpielbergGeorge Lucas1984 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  108. Empire of the SunSteven Spielberg1987 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  109. ChefJon Favreau2014 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  110. E.T. the Extra-TerrestrialSteven Spielberg1982 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  111. Solo: A Star Wars StoryRon HowardJon Favreau2018 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  112. A Timeless CallSteven Spielberg2008 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  113. The MissingRon Howard2003 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  114. The GooniesSteven Spielberg1985 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  115. RevolutionJon FavreauJ.J. Abrams2012 · TV seriesNotable· 2 shared
  116. DuelSteven Spielberg1971 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  117. Closet LandRon Howard1991 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  118. Le court des grandsGeorge Lucas2005 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  119. The DilemmaRon Howard2011 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  120. Jim Henson Idea ManRon Howard2024 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  121. EdenRon Howard2025 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  122. The Sugarland ExpressSteven Spielberg1974 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  123. The FabelmansSteven Spielberg2022 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  124. BackdraftRon Howard1991 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  125. The Characters of Star WarsGeorge Lucas2004 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  126. A.I. Artificial IntelligenceSteven Spielberg2001 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  127. Star Wars: DroidsGeorge Lucas1985 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  128. Apollo 13Ron Howard1995 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  129. Disclosure DaySteven Spielberg2026 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  130. Saving Private RyanSteven Spielberg1998 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  131. Forever YoungJ.J. Abrams1992 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  132. The Making of 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial'Steven SpielbergGeorge Lucas1996 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  133. Hillbilly ElegyRon Howard2020 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  134. A Beautiful MindRon Howard2001 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
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    Freefall: A Reckoning for BoeingRon Howard2026 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  136. The Lion KingJon Favreau2019 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  137. Indiana Jones: The Search for the Lost Golden AgeGeorge LucasSteven Spielberg2021 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  138. Here's Looking At You, Warner Bros.George LucasSteven Spielberg1991 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  139. Return of the JediGeorge Lucas1983 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  140. The Lost World: Jurassic ParkSteven Spielberg1997 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  141. Night ShiftRon Howard1982 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  142. The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Hollywood FolliesGeorge Lucas1994 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  143. From the Earth to the MoonRon Howard1998 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  144. InfernoRon Howard2016 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  145. The Making of 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind'Steven Spielberg2001 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  146. Jurassic ParkSteven Spielberg1993 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  147. MiliusGeorge LucasSteven Spielberg2013 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  148. The Unfinished JourneySteven Spielberg1999 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  149. SpielbergSteven SpielbergJ.J. Abrams2017 · FilmNotable· 4 shared
  150. Robot ChickenSeth Green2005 · TV seriesNotable· 2 shared
  151. Curious George 3: Back to the JungleRon Howard2015 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  152. Star Wars: The Clone WarsGeorge Lucas2008 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  153. War HorseSteven Spielberg2011 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  154. CocoonRon Howard1985 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  155. The 'BurbsRon Howard1989 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  156. The Da Vinci CodeRon Howard2006 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  157. Star Wars: Tales of the JediGeorge Lucas2022 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  158. Something EvilSteven Spielberg1972 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  159. Churchill at WarRon Howard2024 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  160. Tucker: The Man and His DreamGeorge Lucas1988 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  161. Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars TrilogyGeorge LucasSteven Spielberg2004 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  162. The PaperRon Howard1994 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  163. Time Travel MaterJohn Lasseter2012 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  164. Frost/NixonRon Howard2008 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
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    Silicon FolliesRon Howard2001 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  166. Cinderella ManRon Howard2005 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  167. The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Espionage EscapadesGeorge Lucas2000 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  168. Gremlins 3Steven Spielberg2027 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  169. Shooting WarSteven Spielberg2000 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  170. KagemushaGeorge Lucas1980 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  171. The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring YearsRon Howard2016 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  172. Curious George: A Halloween Boo FestRon Howard2013 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  173. Classic TV Bloopers UncensoredRon Howard2011 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  174. Howard the DuckGeorge Lucas1986 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  175. Regarding HenryJ.J. Abrams1991 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  176. JawsSteven Spielberg1975 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  177. AnimaniacsSteven Spielberg1993 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  178. Deep ImpactSteven SpielbergJon Favreau1998 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  179. SplashRon Howard1984 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  180. LincolnSteven Spielberg2012 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  181. Cute. Clever. Mischievous. Intelligent. Dangerous: Making GremlinsSteven Spielberg2014 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  182. WALL·EJim MorrisJohn Lasseter2008 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  183. Star Wars: The Bad BatchGeorge Lucas2021 · TV seriesNotable· 2 shared
  184. We Are: The Brooklyn SaintsRon Howard2021 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  185. The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Attack of the HawkmenGeorge Lucas1995 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  186. Star Wars ResistanceGeorge Lucas2018 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  187. MunichSteven Spielberg2005 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
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Same franchise

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  1. LIGHT & MAGIC2022 · TV seriesStrong· 11 shared