About Us
Since our origins in a galaxy far, far, away we’ve helped storytellers explore the furthest reaches of their imagination.
THE INDUSTRY LEADER IN VFX
On-set of The Batman, using ILM’s award-winning virtual production suite, StageCraft
From 1975 to today, Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) has set the standard for visual effects, creating some of the most stunning images in the history of entertainment.Our rebel DNA feels comfortable in the unknown, diving headfirst into the “what ifs” that clients bring us, and innovating our way to a show-stopping answer. We’ve made a name for consistently delivering beyond expectations, on budget, and on time.
ILM Founder George Lucas with ILMers Richard Edlund, John Dykstra, and Joe Johnston.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
The talent and tools to open up a world of possibilityWith nearly 2000 employees across 5 studios worldwide and one of the most comprehensive and advanced digital effects production pipelines in the entertainment industry, our creative brain trust has the passion and infrastructure to manifest any storyteller’s vision, whether on the screen or through a VR headset.
Studios
San Francisco
Vancouver
London
Mumbai
Sydney
Industries
Motion Picture
Television
Streaming
Commercial Attraction
“Everything is impossible when we start out. But we’re all about ambition and imagination. The audacity to say why can’t we?”
-- Luke Hetherington
Executive-in-Charge, Singapore and Sydney ILM Studios