Production has just started on the documentary Monster Maker! The upcoming film will be about the life and career of special effects legend Stan Winston. The four-time Oscar winner worked on classic films like Aliens, Jurassic Park, Edward Scissorhands, and many more.
The upcoming documentary is directed and produced by Barney Douglas (McEnroe).
So many iconic movie monsters and moments have been brought to life by Winston and his team. For example, the exoskeleton in The Terminator or the design of the militant alien race in Predator. Monster Maker will feature interviews with Jurassic Park’s Jeff Goldblum, The Terminator and Aliens director James Cameron, producer Frank Marshall, and former LucasFilm President Kathleen Kennedy.
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“From the Terminator emerging from flames, to the Predator removing its mask and the groundbreaking dinosaurs of Jurassic Park, many of cinema’s most iconic characters and creature effects were created by Stan Winston and his team. Through never-before-seen archive material, behind the scenes footage of iconic Hollywood movies, and interviews with family, friends and collaborators including James Cameron, Monster Maker tells the story of the visionary artist whose work helped define modern blockbuster filmmaking,” the release reads.
“[While] celebrating the innovations that transformed the industry, Monster Maker explores the man behind the creations. Intimate family films reveal a dedicated father, collaborator and mentor whose legacy continues to shape filmmakers and audiences around the world.”
The new documentary is backed by Dogwoof, Strange Bird, Kennedy/Marshall, Whisper, and Haviland Digital. It’s produced by Frank Marshall, Tamzin Merchant, Paddy Kelly, and Steve Williams with Anna Godas co-producing. Drew Masters, Chris Grubb, Oli Harbottle, Will Kane, and Keith Haviland will executive produce.
There is currently no set release window for Monster Maker, just yet. We’ll keep you posted on updates as the production develops.
