About Industrial Light & Magic (ILM)
Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) is an American motion picture visual effects, computer animation, and stereo conversion digital studio founded by George Lucas in 1975. As a division of Lucasfilm, it has set the standard for visual effects and established a legacy of innovative and iconic storytelling.
Mission
At Industrial Light & Magic, we seek to create a positive, inclusive and inspiring work environment while setting the standard for visual effects and establishing a legacy of innovative and iconic storytelling.
Approach
ILM dives headfirst into the "what ifs" that clients bring, innovating their way to a show-stopping answer and consistently delivering beyond expectations, on budget, and on time.
What Sets Them Apart
Headquarters
1 Letterman Dr, San Francisco, CA 94129
Featured Work
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Industrial Light & Magic: 50 Years of Innovation
Light & Magic | Official Trailer | Disney+
Light and Magic | Season 2 Trailer | Now Streaming on Disney+
George Lucas On Creating Industrial Light & Magic
ILM Visual Effects Artist Breaks Down Hidden VFX | Vanity Fair
Post-Production Capabilities
6 servicesVisual Effects
Industry-leading VFX for motion pictures, television, and streaming, delivering photorealistic digital sets and environments.
Computer Graphics
Professional computer graphics services for film, television, and commercial projects.
Digital Compositing
Professional digital compositing services for film, television, and commercial projects.
Digital Animation
Professional digital animation services for film, television, and commercial projects.
Stereoscopic Conversion
Professional stereoscopic conversion services for film, television, and commercial projects.
Virtual Production
Professional virtual production services for film, television, and commercial projects.
Types of Work
Notable Clients & Projects
Industries Served
Awards & Recognition
2 awards15 Academy Awards for Best Visual Effects
Emmy Awards
Firm Leadership
Janet Lewin
SVP, General Manager and Head of Industrial Light & Magic
Janet Lewin leads the global studio and oversees the company's business and production operations.
Luke O’Byrne
VP, Business Development
Luke O'Byrne is responsible for business development and expanding ILM's client base and strategic partnerships.
Jeanie King
VP, Production
Jeanie King oversees production across ILM's studios, ensuring projects are delivered to the highest standards.
Francois Chardavoine
Chief Technology Officer, Lucasfilm & ILM
Francois Chardavoine leads the technology strategy and development for both Lucasfilm and Industrial Light & Magic.
Dennis Muren
Consulting Creative Director
Reviews & Ratings
4.2
Glassdoor (326 reviews)
News & Press
Mirrors on the Walls: Reflecting on ‘Wicked: For Good’s’ ‘The Girl in the Bubble’
A reflection on the VFX work for the film Wicked.
“Preparation is the key to success”: Pablo Helman on the complexity of making ‘Wicked: For Good’
Pablo Helman discusses the complex VFX work behind Wicked.
‘Young Sherlock Holmes’: Milestones and Memories from an ILM classic with Dennis Muren
Dennis Muren looks back at the milestones from Young Sherlock Holmes.
Industrial Light & Magic: 50 Years of Innovation
A review of the official decade-by-decade visual retrospective book of the legendary visual effects house.
Office Locations
San Francisco
P.O. Box 29909, San Francisco, CA 94129-0901
Vancouver
1133 Melville St, 4th Floor, Vancouver, BC V6E 4E5
London
Lacon House, 84 Theobalds Road, London WC1X 8NL, United Kingdom
Mumbai
6th Floor, Ilm Lucasfilm Visual Effects (India) Pvt Ltd, Mumbai, India
Sydney
Disney Studios Australia, 38 Driver Avenue, Moore Park NSW 2021, Australia
Pricing Information
Custom quotes based on project scope
Enterprise-level pricing for major studio productions and cutting-edge virtual production.
Note: Pricing varies based on project scope, complexity, and timeline. Contact Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) directly for a detailed quote tailored to your specific project requirements.