RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK

A masterclass in filmmaking, RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK is one of cinema’s most oft-imitated but never equalled pieces of brilliance. From Lawrence Kasdan’s whip-smart (pun intended) screenplay to Spielberg’s typically confident direction to Richard Edlund and co’s Oscar-winning visual effects to John William’s rousing score to Harrison Ford’s career-defining performance, everything about this film is instantly-iconic. While RAIDERS may be an homage to films and serials of days gone by, it remixes these older works through a new lens with cutting-edge technology and manages to thrill no matter how many times it's viewed.

Richard Edlund, ASC, is VFX supervisor and inventor best known for his work on STAR WARS, THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK, RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK, POLTERGEIST, RETURN OF THE JEDI, GHOSTBUSTERS, DIE HARD, and GHOST, among many others. He was a founding member of Industrial Light & Magic and has won two competitive Oscars, three Special Achievement Awards, two Scientific and Technical Awards, and the Academy's Medal of Commendation, along with two BAFTAS, an Emmy, the ASC President's Award, and the Visual Effects Society's Lifetime Achievement Award.