Steven Spielberg

Film critic Richard Schickel interviews Oscar-winning filmmaker Steven Spielberg about his craft, his body of work and the movie business.

A non-narrated documentary, told mainly in interviews with the filmmakers, on the making of the cult comedy classic, featuring outtakes, rare...

A look at the life and work of legendary film producer Richard D. Zanuck.

Based exclusively on testimonies of "Schindler Juden" from the Institute’s Visual History Archive, Voices from the List continues beyond the...

A documentary on the making of one of the greatest films ever made, filled with trivia, interviews from cast and crew and never-before-seen footage.

A behind-the-scenes documentary about the making of Steven Spielberg's 1982 film "E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial."

Profile of iconic war photographer Robert Capa, whose career spanned five epic conflicts across three continents before his untimely death at the age...

A documentary film on the making of 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind'

A documentary on the life and career of one of the most influential film directors of all time, Steven Spielberg.

Conversation with Steven Spielberg about the movie "Lawrence of Arabia."

Warner Bros. uses the movies to prepare the US for war and keep up morale on the home front during World War II.

TV documentary about the making of 'The Goonies'

Ben Burtt reveals which sounds he and his team at Skywalker Sound recorded to incorporate into the Indiana Jones trilogy.

The men who created Indiana Jones and the those who performed the stunt work look on the ground breaking action sequences from the first three...

Director Steven Spielberg discusses the making of his motion picture Duel (1971).

Spielberg talks about his friend Stanley Kubrick.

The following documentary is composed exclusively of original behind-the-scenes footage shot during the production of "E.T." in 1981. It follows the...

This piece presents an on-stage discussion following a 2018 screening at The Beacon Theater for the Tribeca Film Festival. Participants include...

A multi-part documentary about the making of the Jurassic Park trilogy. Each part walks through the making of part of one of the films, including the...

This new extra begins with a look back at the movie's impact at the time it was made. It goes on to explore filmmaking techniques, the human...

A documentary following the various stages in the production of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984).

The program is a fascinating look some at the key people involved with JAWS before it was released. It contains interviews with the “big three”...

Behind-the-scenes documentary about the making of director Steven Spielberg's 1997 film "The Lost World."

Documentary about the filming and production of the 1998 WWII film "Saving Private Ryan."

Charles Gwathmey has held steadfast to the spirit of modernism in his architecture from the day he successfully built his parents' home in 1967 based...

Steven Spielberg takes us behind the cameras for the making of a classic movie.

Filmmaker Steven Spielberg and composer John Williams sit down to discuss their four-decade friendship and working relationship in front of a class...

Stanley Kubrick's groundbreaking 2001: A Space Odyssey opened the door to all the films and filmmakers who followed it. Through interviews with...

Incredible video behind-the-scenes with the stars, Steven Spielberg, and see one of the last interviews with the legendary Stephen Sondheim.

Rejoice in the astonishing all-new footage of Spielberg at work in documentary filmmaker Laurent Bouzereau’s revealing The Stories of West Side...

In this documentary, we follow Stanley Kubrick as he creates one of the most controversial films of all time, one that retains its power to shock...

A behind-the-scenes look at how some of the visual effects were accomplished in the feature film Poltergeist (1982).

The complete documentary on the production of the movie "Who Framed Roger Rabbit".

After three decades, Jaws continues to intrigue, thrill and frighten viewers. This documentary focuses on the many ways in which Jaws has helped to...

The life story of ‘Zen Anarchist’ filmmaker John Milius, one of the most influential storytellers of his generation.

10th Anniversary of the 100 greatest films as chosen by the American Film Institute.

George Lucas and Steven Spielberg share the struggles and the passion that went into making the "Indiana Jones" trilogy.

A documentary hosted by Harrison Ford about the stunts of 'Raiders of the Lost Ark.'

One of the first 'Making of...' movies to become a hit in its own right.

Documentary about the legendary American film director from his introduction to the film industry in its early years to his death in 1959.

This documentary treats film fans to a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Jurassic Park, one of the 90's biggest hits and a milestone in special...

A behind-the-scenes look at the making of Stephen Spielberg's "Catch Me If You Can."

Directors Stephen Spielberg, George Lucas, Ridley Scott and James Cameron discuss the science fiction movies of the 1950s that influenced them.

Joey Scoma demonstrates how Star Wars (1977), a potential disaster in its rough cut, was saved in the editing.

A Night at the Movies: The Gigantic World of Epics looks at Hollywood’s biggest screen spectaculars from all sides, including the genre’s...

We hear from Coppola, Spielberg, director of photography Gordon Willis, consulting restoration cinematographer Allen Daviau, film archivist Robert A....

The men from ILM who contributed to the special effect work of the first three Indiana Jones pictures look back and reveal some of their secrets.

11 minute introduction to the Visual History Foundation and the work being done to document and archive the first-person histories of the remaining...

This new retrospective features new interviews with director Joe Dante, star Zach Galligan, writer Chris Columbus, executive producers Steven...

John Williams discussing the music of E.T.

Australian-made film with Steven Spielberg, Stan Deyo, Stanton Friedman, Dr. Alan Hynek, Jacques Vallee, Ken Arnold, Betty Hill and Ray Palmer...

Shooting various scenes on-board the ship on a sound- stage, including crafting a key scene that J. A. Bayona believes to be the heart of the movie....

Leslie Iwerks' documentary takes audiences behind the scenes at ILM with in depth interviews with some of the company's top talent and showcases...

There’s only one person who so accurately personifies movie magic in the history of film, and that man is special effects maestro Ray Harryhausen....

Spielberg, Soderbergh, Stone, Friedkin, Scorsese and others tell how Kubrick's directorial style influenced them and how his unique style was...

With charm and wit, Nichols discusses his life and 50-year career as a performer and director.

The extraordinary story of how Hollywood changed World War II – and how World War II changed Hollywood, through the interwoven experiences of five...

A documentary chronicling the making of Kubrick's final film, 'Eyes Wide Shut', and his legacy.

The Making of 'Back to the Future'

In this 2003 featurette, John Williams recalls composing the music for the first three Indiana Jones pictures and alludes to the possibility of...

BBC documentary. Witness John Williams composing the legendary score for The Empire Strikes Back and conducting the London Symphony Orchestra.

Everyone has seen a Trumbull sequence in Stanley Kubrick's "2001 A Space Odyssey", Ridley Scott's "Blade Runner" or Steven Spielberg's "Close...

Documentary about the making of director Steven Spielberg's film Empire of the Sun

Six-part retrospective on the making of "Back to the Future" (and its two sequels) for the film's 25th anniversary.

Documentary on the making of Steven Spielberg's "Lincoln" (2012).

Chris Walas and Howie Mandel, the voice of Gizmo, describe the laborious development of Gizmo and the Gremlins and the painstaking work required to...

Hawaii, May 1977. After the success of Star Wars, George Lucas and Steven Spielberg meet to find a new project to work on together, the former as...

Interviews with Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman and Steven Spielberg about Stanley Kubrick and Eyes Wide Shut.

Documentary about the art of film editing. Clips are shown from many groundbreaking films with innovative editing styles.

A fascinating chronicle of the birth and rise of the radically different independent studio founded by director Francis Ford Coppola.

The entire process of making Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999) is shown here in this documentary. From pre-production through...

Cannes is the town in France where Bergman meets bikinis, and the art of filmmaking meets the art of the deal. In 1975, a group of expat Kiwis...

This documentary attempts to go beyond the sensationalized media coverage and the stereotypes to examine several key conflicts from the point of view...

For years, STAR WARS fan have squared off against STAR TREK fans over which space fantasy is the better choice. As a result, both franchises have...

Interviews and archival footage weave together to tell the story of the Master of Suspense, one of the most influential and studied filmmakers in the...

Two wanderers, a young man and a young woman, meet in the desert and decide to travel on together. The two travellers walk and hitch-hike their way...

A behind the scenes look at editing, sound design and music score recording during post production work on "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the...

A favorite character appears to bookend this film.

The Making of feature for the George Lucas movie 'THX 1138'.

With being thrown off buildings an occupational hazard, professional stuntwomen Jeannie Epper and Zoë Bell (the alter egos of Wonder Woman and Xena,...

Members of the crew recall the post-production process on the three 'Godfather' movies.

The behind the scenes story of how "Casablanca" became an American film classic.

While the Muppets prepare a tribute to the late Jim Henson, they learn about the life and career of the renowned puppeteer/film maker.

Notoriously press and camera-shy, David Geffen reveals himself for the first time in this unflinching portrait of a complex and compelling man. His...

A documentary on legendary movie-poster artist Drew Struzan.

A documentary video that profiles the life of David Lean, the director of Doctor Zhivago and Lawrence of Arabia.

Narrated by Peter Bogdanovich, this biography of Orson Welles includes the emotional memoirs of actress Oja Kodar and interviews with Steven...

This documentary provides a behind the scenes glimpse into the history of the Warner Bros. Studios. It begins with a look at the silent movies and...

Hopkins’ career has spanned several decades, which is why we will also use many interviews that he gave throughout his life, allowing us to put him...

A Biography of George Lucas.

To mark the recent thirtieth anniversary of Sergio Leone’s death, this documentary sets out to pay tribute to one of the great legends of world...

An intimate conversation between filmmakers, chronicling De Palma’s 55-year career, his life, and his filmmaking process, with revealing anecdotes...

A documentary about Top Value Television (TVTV), a band of merry video makers who, from 1972 to 1977, took the then brand-new portable video camera...

Gives insight into the creators mindset and how they culled from real life events to create some of the biggest sci-fi films of all time.

From the earliest versions of the script to the blockbuster debuts, explore the creation of the Star Wars Trilogy.

A documentary about the life and films of director John Ford.

An 83-minute candid look into the life of Kubrick, including interviews with his widow, family, coworkers and actors, and featuring a tour of the...

The story of actor Kirk Douglas, the man and the legend, one of the last stars of the Golden Age of Hollywood. An epic journey through the 20th...

The documentary gets to the bottom of the great success of the TV series character - and the legendary actor who embodied him.

A retrospective of "E.T.," featuring a cast reunion and a look at the making of the 20th anniversary edition of the film.

The definitive feature-length documentary on the creation of "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen".

What is the future of cinema? In 1982, in Cannes, Wim Wenders invited many movie makers to answer this question. 26 years later, the question...

Richard Dreyfuss hosts a celebration of the 80 year history of Universal Studios. Founded as IMP by Carl Leammle to oppose Edison's Motion Picture...

On the 35th anniversary of the release of the landmark film "The Godfather," (March 15, 1972) we look back at the time and place of the film's...

A look at the visual design of the film The Shining (1980).

An account of the life and work of legendary Japanese actor Toshirō Mifune (1920-97), the most prominent actor of the Golden Age of Japanese cinema.

Made in 1976, TVTV's close-up look at Hollywood's annual awards ritual mixes irreverent documentary with deadpan comedy. TVTV's cameras go behind the...

BBC documentary about the making of Steven Spielberg's Jaws.

With a focus on Clint Eastwood's career as a director, this documentary features movie clips, behind-the-scenes footage, interviews with people with...

Documentary about the work of film director Michael Curtiz.

A candid portrait of writer/director Nora Ephron, directed by her son, journalist Jacob Bernstein.

Providing behind the scenes footage of the director on set with clips from his own films, Martin Scorsese Directs depicts to riveting effect the way...

An overview of the making of, and a look at the continuing popularity of, Stanley Kubrick's The Shining.

The incredible evolution of George Lucas' special effects dream factory, including an inside look at "Star Wars: Episode One - The Phantom Menace."

A live HBO concert honoring United States veterans in Washington DC.

Legendary all-stars of cinema bring to life the evolution of science-fiction and special effects films from the wild and funny days of B-movies to...

Cast, crew and fans explore the 'Back to the Future' time-travel trilogy's resonance throughout our culture—30 years after Marty McFly went back in...

During the 1982 Cannes Film Festival, Wenders asks a number of global film directors to, one at a time, go into a hotel room, turn on the camera and...

An exploration of the history, artistry and emotional power of cinema sound, as revealed by legendary sound designers and visionary directors, via...

A promotional short documentary on the making of the film American Beauty, directed by Sam Mendes and written by Alan Ball.

It will surprise few to discover that star of stage and screen Jerry Lewis has sought to amuse others since he was five years old. Since that early...

Daniel Anker’s 90-minute documentary takes on over 60 years of a very complex subject: Hollywood’s complicated, often contradictory relationship...

A journey through the night that Princess Diana died and the four independent investigations in two separate countries that followed. Included: a...

For the past 60 years, a space-traveling smart-ass named Paul has been locked up in a top-secret military base, advising world leaders about his...

Mockumentary telling the never before told life story of the fictional robot R2-D2 from the Star Wars film series. The movie was made as a fun...

The story of the gold-plated statuette that became the film industry's most coveted prize, AND THE OSCAR GOES TO... traces the history of the Academy...

With commentary from Hollywood stars, outtakes from his movies and footage from his youth, this documentary looks at Stanley Kubrick's life and...

The Joe Spinell Story is a An outstanding and eye-opening documentary, made in 2001 for the Anchor Bay DVD release of Maniac (1980). His most notable...

Fog City Mavericks: The Filmmakers of San Francisco is a compelling exploration of the legendary filmmakers who call the San Francisco Bay Area home...

Documentary on film maker Akira Kurosawa

Noted Hollywood stars and directors talk about the history and evolution of the film industry in Los Angeles.

Robert Altman's life and career contained multitudes. This father of American independent cinema left an indelible mark, not merely on the evolution...

Documentary on animator Chuck Jones.

A parody of 1950s corporate/industrial films, commissioned by Universal Pictures executives after the studio's purchase by Seagrams, and featuring...

A 9-part retrospective documentary from 2009 on the trilogy’s legacy.

In thirty years, the video game has conquered an increasingly wide audience. Drawing on the recent work of economists, sociologists, experts and...

This biography, shown on American television as part of the PBS "Great Performances" series, examines the life works of one of Hollywood's most...

When an insatiable great white shark terrorizes the townspeople of Amity Island, the police chief, an oceanographer and a grizzled shark hunter seek...

A young couple moves into a farmhouse in rural Pennsylvania. What they don't know is that there is an unseen presence in the house, and that it wants...

A look back at the first 100 years of the movies.

Rita Moreno defied both her humble upbringing and relentless racism to become one of a select group who have won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony...

As he enters his eighth decade in the movies, Warner Bros. celebrates this cinematic icon - actor, producer, director, master filmmaker - with 9 new...

The extraordinary life of Orson Welles (1915-85), an enigma of Hollywood, an irreducible independent creator: a musical prodigy, an excellent...

A 100 year history of the development of movie marketing, reflecting technical improvements, audience taste and cultural sensibilities.

When Billy Peltzer is given a strange but adorable pet named Gizmo for Christmas, he inadvertently breaks the three important rules of caring for a...

Music is an integral part of most films, adding emotion and nuance while often remaining invisible to audiences. Matt Schrader shines a spotlight on...

By the mid-1980s, the fabled animation studios of Walt Disney had fallen on hard times. The artists were polarized between newcomers hungry to...

Jake Blues, just released from prison, puts his old band back togther to save the Catholic home where he and his brother Elwood were raised.

After a police chase with an otherworldly being, a New York City cop is recruited as an agent in a top-secret organization established to monitor and...

David Aames has it all: wealth, good looks and gorgeous women on his arm. But just as he begins falling for the warmhearted Sofia, his face is...

Four years after Jurassic Park's genetically bred dinosaurs ran amok, multimillionaire John Hammond shocks chaos theorist Ian Malcolm by revealing...

After arriving in India, Indiana Jones is asked by a desperate village to find a mystical stone. He agrees – and stumbles upon a secret cult...

The world's most shagadelic spy continues his fight against Dr. Evil. This time, the diabolical doctor and his clone, Mini-Me, team up with a new...

The true story of how businessman Oskar Schindler saved over a thousand Jewish lives from the Nazis while they worked as slaves in his factory during...