Episode IV
A TRIBUTE

George Lucas is an American director, writer, and producer most famous for his creation of the Star Wars film franchise. Although his first film, "THX 1138" was considered a flop, he went on to achieve massive success in the film industry.


The first Star Wars movie, A New Hope, was released in 1977 and quickly became a blockbuster hit. Audiences were impressed with the complex world Lucas created, as well as the movie's visual effects that were ahead of its time.


Lucas went on to create the Indiana Jones franchise, which also reached high levels of success. Besides filmmaking, Lucas is passionate about improving education through his organization, The George Lucas Educational Foundation.