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Discover the origin story of Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), from our founding in 1975 to our evolution into a global leader in visual effects, feature animation, immersive entertainment, and virtual production. Hear from ILM leaders Janet Lewin (SVP, General Manager) and John Knoll (Executive Creative Director) and Lucasfilm's Doug Chiang (SVP, Executive Design Director) as they share how a team of artists, innovators, and dreamers transformed filmmaking — and continue to push the boundaries of what's possible.
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We’re always looking for opportunities to create fun and fantastic monsters. One of ILM’s earliest was the Eborsisk from Lucasfilm’s 1988 fantasy adventure Willow. This two-headed dragon emerges after a bewitched troll falls into a pool in the midst of a battle at Tir Asleen castle. It takes Val Kilmer’s roguish hero Madmartigan to defeat this vicious beast, which was chiefly animated by Phil Tippett.
It was a privilege to have Director/Producer Jennifer Peedom, Cinematographer Stefan Duscio, and Executive Producer Norbu Tenzing visit to discuss their latest film, TENZING! The conversation was moderated by Film producer Will Parrinello. Stream the film now on Apple TV.
ILM used almost every technique in the visual effects handbook to make the Razor Crest soar across the skies and into hyperspace for The Mandalorian and Grogu. Author Jay Stobie talks with artists from both CG and practical disciplines in our latest article on ILM.com.
Read now: ilm.com/how-to-fly-razor-cre…
Explore the technical artistry behind ILM’s Moana, from photoreal character development to 3D environment layout, panoramic composition, and bioluminescent shading. Discover how concept art, spatial design, and cross-departmental workflows turn animation into a photoreal cinematic world.
Learn more about ILM's work on Disney's new production of Moana: ilm.com/inside-the-ilm-art-d…
It's a wrap! The 2026 North American Jedi Academy class has officially completed its mission. Special shoutout to intern-filmmaker Ezra Key-Cohen for putting this video together. Thank you all for an amazing summer!
This season, One Ring to rule them all. Watch the official trailer now, then witness Season 3 beginning November 11.
ILM creative director John Knoll and Lucasfilm software engineer Ron Radeztsky visited New York City to attend Mission: 60s, an event bringing together scientists, artists, astronauts, and storytellers from across the worlds of aerospace and entertainment. Read about their discussion at the conference, which featured artistry from The Mandalorian and Grogu and Project Hail Mary, in our latest article on ILM.com.
Read here: ilm.com/ilm-space-age-missio…
Go behind the scenes with modelmaker and miniature expert Jason Eaton as he explores the practical craftsmanship and digital artistry that brought Din Djarin's iconic ship from The Mandalorian and Grogu to life. Read here: ilm.com/how-to-build-the-raz…
Our ILM community offers its heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of Patrick Stewart, as well as to the galaxy of fans who admired him for his portrayal of Star Trek's Captain Jean-Luc Picard and Marvel's Professor Charles Xavier. ILM cherishes the opportunities we've had to collaborate with Stewart on a variety of productions, most notably Star Trek: First Contact, Star Trek Generations, and Star Trek: The Next Generation.
