Bringing The Mandalorian and Grogu to Life: Virtual Production, Creatures, and VFX Innovations

Abstract

Industrial Light & Magic invites you behind the scenes of The Mandalorian and Grogu for an in-depth exploration of the visual effects that brought the latest Star Wars feature to life. In this panel, the filmmakers and artists will unpack how groundbreaking real-time technology, virtual production workflows, and time-tested VFX techniques came together to create immersive worlds, unforgettable characters, and epic action on the big screen. From on-set innovation to final pixels, join the ILM team as they share creative insights, technical breakthroughs, and lessons learned while pushing the boundaries of modern visual storytelling.