George Lucas: Case Study
1. Introduction
a. Writer, director and producer
b. Best known for Star Wars and Indiana Jones
c. Founder of Lucasfilm
2. Background Information
a. Born in 1944 in California
b. Passion for cars and racing, had planned
on being a racecar driver until he had a nearly fatal crash
c. Attended Modesto JC where he developed a
passion for cinematography
d. Transferred to USC for film studies, BFA
in 1967
e. Was interested in abstract work that
focused on emotion
3. Work
a. A sample of his work in films
i. Creator
1. Star Wars
a. 1977
b. Space fantasy that introduced the “force”
2. Indiana Jones
a. 1981
b. Archaeological adventure
ii. Director
1. American Graffiti
a. 1962
b. Teenage coming-of-age story
2. THX 1138
a. 1971
b. Futuristic movie about rebelling against
society
iii. Producer
1. Amongst many: Willow; Tucker:Te Man And
His Dream; Kagemusha; Mishima; Latino; Howard the Duck; Labyrinth; Radioland
Murders; Red Tails
b. Branches of Lucasfilm Ltd.
i. Lucasfilm
1. Film and entertainment company founded in
1971
ii. Industrial Light & Magic
1. Founded in 1975
2. Visual Effects Studio
3. 15 Academy Awards for Best Visual Effects
4. 23 Scientfic and Technical Achievement
Awards
5. National Medal of Technology 2004
iii. Skywalker Sound
1. Aduio post-production company
2. 18 Academy Awards for Best Sound and best
Sound Effects Editing
iv. LucasArts
1. Created in 1982
2. Entertainment software
v. Lucas Licensing
1. $20 billion in consumer sales world-wide
vi. Lucas Online
1. Founded in 1997
2. Active community for fans
vii. Lucasfilm Animation
1. 2003
2. Digital animation studio that produces
Star Wars: The Clone Wars
4. Impact
a. Filmmaking
b. Visual Effects
c. George Lucas Educational Foundation
i. Founded in 1991 to encourage innovation in
schools
5. Conclusion
