Richard Edlund, ASC: From the Navy to Star Wars

Edlund reveals how his interest in photojournalism grew into a passion for movie making while he was in the Navy, shares stories from his hippie days, and explains how he got involved with the production of Star Wars. (10:57)

1. From DoP to VFX Supervisor
2. From the Navy to Star Wars
3. Ghostbusters
4. Angels in America
5. Multiplicity
6. Q&A

The ASC Breakfast Club begins its third year of in-depth interviews hosted inside of the Society’s historic Clubhouse in Hollywood. In front of a live audience, ASC members share their inspirations and experiences while analyzing scenes from their own work and offering an informative look at their decision-making process and collaborative spirit. The interview, conducted by American Cinematographerassociate editor Jon Witmer, is followed by a question-and-answer session with the audience.

Breakfast Club participants of 2012 in order of appearance: Phedon Papamichael, ASC; Karl Walter Lindenlaub, ASC, BVK; John Schwarztman, ASC; Richard Edlund, ASC; Claudio Miranda, ASC.