George Lucas Biography Assignment

    Born to Dorothy Lucas and George Lucas (father), George Walton Lucas (son) was born in Modesto, California on May 14, 1944.  However, his passion for filmmaking did not start at an early age. In fact, George began with an interest on the race track, and dreamed of becoming a race car driver. Yet this only drove him to a near fatal accident on June 12, 1962. He decided to attend Modesto Junior College, in which he developed his love for cinematography. After displaying characteristics of a promising photographer, he transferred to the University of Southern California (USC) School of Cinematic Arts to pursue his passion.

     After graduating with a bachelor degree in fine arts in film in 1967, George Lucas re-enrolled himself in USC as a graduate student. He went on to direct films such as Electronic Labyrinth, which won first prize at the National Student Film Festival. He was later on awarded by the Warner Brothers, with a student scholarship and given opportunity to work on a film of his choosing. 

    George Lucas obtained his own production company in the year 1971, named Lucas Film. Around 1977, George Lucas went on to create one of the most successful movies of all time, Star Wars. He also took part as executive producer and story writer in the Indiana Jones movie as well. As the years went by, newly developed technology encouraged George Lucas to make use of to enhance the Star Wars movie series. Currently, he is still one of the best film producers, screenwriters, and directors of our time. George Lucas is also one of the most financially successful independent producers, holding an approximately wealth of $3 billion dollars.