You’re invited to a special screening of the original Star Wars with special guest Craig Miller! Craig was director of Fan Relations for Lucasfilm from 1977-1980. He created and oversaw the official Star Wars Fan Club as well as having edited and written virtually all of the first two years of Bantha Tracks as well as being a producer for Lucasfilm Ltd.
Craig will be appearing for an on-stage discussion about his experiences at Lucasfilm and his time during Star Wars, and will be joined by C. Andrew Nelson, who was also a former Lucasfilm Ltd/Industrial Light & Magic employee! In addition to C. Andrew Nelson’s work at ILM on VFX for various motion pictures, he was also chosen to play Darth Vader in scenes for the special edition of The Empire Strikes Back and also played the character in the LucasArts games Dark Forces and Rebel Assault 2.
Craig will be available to meet fans, and will also be signing his book Star Wars Memories. C. Andrew Nelson will also be signing and meeting fans.
This program is a venue rental engagement. Member discounts and Frida Cinema comp passes not valid. The views and opinions expressed in this program do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of The Frida Cinema or its staff.
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