

The Beginning: Making Episode I
- Documentary
The entire process of making Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999) is shown here in this documentary. From pre-production through post-production, we get to see visual effects meetings, John Williams' music sessions, and even the storm that wiped out the pod-racers & props.
The Beginning: Making Episode I is a 2001 documentary that takes viewers behind the scenes of Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace. Following the entire filmmaking process from pre-production to post-production, it captures visual effects meetings, John Williams' orchestral composition work, and the real challenges the crew faced, including the storm that destroyed pod-racing equipment and props.
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George LucasSelf
Jake LloydSelf
Steven SpielbergSelf
Ewan McGregorSelf
Ahmed BestSelf
Rick McCallumSelf
Pernilla AugustSelf
Ray ParkSelf
Ian McDiarmidSelf
Liam NeesonSelf
John FensomSelf
Frank OzSelf
John WilliamsSelf
Doug ChiangSelf
Lewis MacleodSelf

Featurette
The Beginning: Making Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace (Full Version)
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The Beginning: Making Episode I — frequently asked
When was The Beginning: Making Episode I released?
The documentary was released on October 16, 2001.
What does this documentary cover?
It documents the complete filmmaking process of Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, including visual effects development, John Williams' music composition sessions, and behind-the-scenes challenges such as the storm that damaged pod-racing props and equipment.
Is this documentary still available to watch?
Yes, it was released in 2001 and has been available on various Star Wars home video releases and streaming platforms.

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