The ILM visual effects supervisor discusses helping craft the world…and the Creature…of Frankenstein for the Netflix production.
Visual effects supervisors Pablo Helman and Anthony Smith dive deep into one of ILM’s most challenging shots for the magical sequel.
One of ILM’s first visual effects supervisors looks back at the film’s mix of practical methods and revolutionary digital effects 40 years later.
Tha layered shading system has been the standard at ILM for many years as it continues to impact the wider visual effects and animation industries.
ILM visual effects supervisor Vincent Papaix and Nerfstudio creator Matt Tancik discuss their innovative approach to visual effects shot design.
Visual effects artists from across Industrial Light & Magic are recognized for their work.
Visual effects supervisors Charmaine Chan, Andrew Roberts, and Simone Coco share their experiences working together on the Oscar-nominated Jurassic World Rebirth.
Teams from Andor, Sinners, and Avatar: Fire and Ash were recognized at the ceremony in Los Angeles.
ILM artists Ian Milham and Shannon Thomas take us behind the scenes of in the second of a two-part story about the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris and 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan.
ILM artists Ian Milham and Shannon Thomas take us behind the scenes of a breakthrough virtual production shoot in the first of a two-part story about the 2024 Summer Olympics and 2026 Winter Olympics.
Three artists from the San Francisco studio share insights about their work on the 2025 mixed reality playset from ILM and Lucasfilm.
One of the biggest days in American sports is equally renowned for its iconic commercial spots.
Three artists from the San Francisco, Vancouver, and London studios share insights about their work on the 2025 Netflix production, The Eternaut.
Frankenstein and The Lost Bus are recognized while ILM also contributes to two other nominated films.
ILM artists for Jurassic World Rebirth and The Lost Bus earn nominations.
As Kathleen Kennedy steps down from Lucasfilm leadership to return to producing, Dave Filoni will lead the studio as President and Chief Creative Officer alongside Lynwen Brennan as Co-President.
The 24th annual presentation by the Visual Effects Society will take place on February 25, 2026.
Four artists from the San Francisco, Vancouver, London, and Sydney studios share insights about their work on the 2025 Disney production, Tron: Ares.
Releasing January 13, 2026, the landmark book is now available for pre-order.
Avatar: Fire and Ash, Jurassic World: Rebirth, and Sinners are among the selected films.
Learn insights from the artists themselves about the designs for James Gunn’s 2025 blockbuster.
Go behind the scenes of ILM and LIMINAL Space’s ‘Real-Time Rocket’ activation at Disney Accelerator Day 2025.
The multi-sensory experience is on view in London through February 22, 2026.
ILM.com is showcasing artwork specially chosen by members of the ILM Art Department. In this installment of a continuing series, three artists from the San Francisco and Vancouver studios share insights about their work on the 2025 Netflix production, The Electric State.
Drew Struzan’s art became part of filmmaking mythology, from Star Wars posters to ILM’s classic emblem. Drew Struzan distilled movie magic into a single iconic image, often the one audiences saw first. The celebrated creator of hundreds of one-sheet movie posters that blended classic portraiture with cinematic montage passed away October 13 at age 78….
In a special video, the senior compositor examines moments from a number of iconic films.
ILM’s new Mixed Reality Playset is available on Meta Quest 3 and 3S headsets.
ILM artists discuss their favorite pieces from the Disney film.
Discover Industrial Light & Magic’s influence in helping inspire one of the world’s most iconic pieces of imaging software.
Industrial Light & Magic has unveiled a new trailer and key art for the podracing adventure that’s coming this fall.
ILM’s Mohen Leo and Scott Pritchard and Lucasfilm’s TJ Falls are among the winners for “Outstanding Special Visual Effects in a Season or a Movie.”
The ILM visual effects supervisor speaks on ILM’s contributions to the blockbuster film that brought Marvel’s First Family into the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Lucasfilm announces the full cast for the Star Wars feature directed by Shawn Levy and coming to theaters in May, 2027.
Learn the inspiring story of a group of dedicated ILM and Lucasfilm employees who turned their dreams into a reality….
New details from ILM’s new 50th anniversary book written by Ian Failes have been unveiled.
Celebrating Ten Years of Immersive Entertainment at ILM
ILM visual effects supervisors Mohen Leo and Scott Pritchard, along with members of their talented crew, discuss the process behind building the TIE Avenger as it journeyed from concept to screen.
The final part of ILM.com’s discussion with Andor’s overall visual effects producer and production visual effects supervisor covers the influence of Rogue One, collaborating with Tony Gilroy, their favorite moments from season two, and more.
In part one of a two-part story, the production’s visual effects producer and visual effects supervisor discuss the effort to create over 4,000 effects shots for the Emmy-nominated Lucasfilm series.
SDCC’s hottest ticket brought the first-time Comic-Con guest and friends to preview the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, and ILM.com was there in the room.
Continuing a new series celebrating ILM’s 50-year legacy, featuring new interviews with ILM animation supervisors Rob Coleman, Mathieu Vig, and Stephen King.
The beloved Disney character can now interact with fans in a whole new way.
Teams from across ILM’s global studios are recognized for their innovative work for television this past year.
New series exploring ILM’s 50-year legacy kicks off with new interviews featuring original Star Wars animator Chris Cassidy and current ILM animation supervisors Rob Coleman and Hal Hickel.
The visual effects supervisor from ILM’s Vancouver studio shares insights about helping create new characters and bringing the streets of New York City to life.
ILM teams with Ben Stiller and Apple TV+ to bring thousands of seamless visual effects shots to the hit drama’s second season.
On this day in 1975, Industrial Light & Magic was officially signed into existence by George Lucas.
Muren celebrates ILM’s 50th anniversary at the place where it all began.
In honor of Star Wars Celebration, ILM and Meta shared a special first look at their upcoming virtual and mixed reality experience Star Wars: Beyond Victory – A Mixed Reality Playset.
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power wins for Special, Visual & Graphic Effects in Season 2 of the Amazon MGM Studios series.
Clothing and accessories featuring a new commemorative logo designed by Hoodzpah are available for purchase on Amazon.com.
Industrial Light & Magic: 50 Years of Innovation by Ian Failes will be released in November 2025 by Lucasfilm Publishing and Abrams.
The new experience for the Meta Quest headset will be introduced to fans at Star Wars Celebration Japan.
With ILM as a lead contributor, the Disney+ series took home the award for Outstanding Visual Effects for a Live Action Program at the 3rd Annual Children’s & Family Emmy Awards.
Industrial Light & Magic’s immersive entertainment team will be fully integrated with the rest of the company to inspire new innovations in cross-platform storytelling.
ILM visual effects supervisors are honored in the Special Visual Effects Category.
The ILM Vancouver artist details her globe-trotting career path from special make-up effects to art direction to effects supervision.
ILM teams from around the world earn recognition for projects as diverse as Wicked, Gladiator II, Ultraman: Rising, Deadpool & Wolverine, and What If…? – An Immersive Story.
The visual effects supervisor talks Cassandra Nova, Gambit, and more.
Heads still roll 25 years later in the Tim Burton classic for which ILM brought the iconic headless horseman to the screen.
Alexander spent 38 years with ILM as an optical printer operator on feature films to a compositing supervisor on theme park attractions.
Exploring the technical innovations and behind-the-scenes stories that brought Slimer to life in Ghostbusters 2, reaching new heights in animatronics and practical effects at Industrial Light & Magic.
Take a deep dive into the history and lore behind the starship designs created by ILM and introduced 40 years ago in The Search for Spock.
The ILM veteran worked on projects like Jurassic Park and The Mask, and helped create a special Halloween poster that inspired the moniker for ILM’s new podcast.
ILM’s Vancouver & London studios realized everything from ingenious facial replacements to a challenging plate composite for one cohesive action shot.
The visual effects supervisor was practically a one-man operation as he joined director Gareth Edwards and crew in Thailand and the United Kingdom.
For the first time, ILM’s groundbreaking virtual production technology transports fans inside the Star Wars galaxy.
Why did you decide to move to Sydney from London? My wife’s Australian so we’d been thinking about it for a while and the Australian government is getting very serious about incentivising and supporting film production, VFX and animation. It seemed like the perfect time to come. What has been your impression of the Australian…
“I strive to make it easier to innovate — to create a supportive environment for groundbreaking creativity and excellence in production,” explains Janet Lewin, SVP and general manager of Industrial Light & Magic. Formerly vice president of Visual Effects at Lucasfilm, Lewin has spent a combined 26-years at the two companies. She currently oversees the…
Concept Artists Christian Alzmann, Brett Northcutt, and Stephen Todd were among the artists to receive a 2020 Concept Art Award on Saturday, September 12th. Additionally, Alzmann was honored with the LBX Concept Art Luminary Award, recognizing the impact of his work on The Child for The Mandalorian. Check out the winning artwork alongside each honoree’s…
We are thrilled to report that Rob Bredow, Executive Creative Director & Head of Industrial Light & Magic, is among the six newly elected members to join the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences’ 2020-2021 Board of Governors. Additionally, Jessica Teach, San Francisco Executive in Charge, and 12 individuals from our artist and engineering…
Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), the visual effects division of Lucasfilm Ltd., announced today that the company would be expanding its global footprint to Australia. The studio is opening a new studio in Sydney to better serve its clients and complement its current operations in San Francisco, where the company is headquartered, Singapore, Vancouver, and…
AN OVERVIEW OF THE ILM ART DEPARTMENT IN POST-PRODUCTION Movie fans know the term concept art as one of the earliest stages of filmmaking. Directors and writers collaborate with the ILM Art Department to visualize story beats, characters, design creatures, vehicles, and define a film’s tone and mood. But, even after the cameras have rolled,…
