In this episode of the Filmumentary's podcast, host Jamie Benning speaks with Sierra Dahl, the long-term partner of the late Colin Cantwell, a visionary concept artist known for his work on iconic spacecraft in films like Star Wars and 2001: A Space Odyssey. The conversation explores Colin's creative journey, his collaborations with legends like Stanley Kubrick and George Lucas, and Sierra's efforts to preserve his legacy through a revamped website and potential documentary. The discussion highlights Colin's unique approach to design, his contributions to NASA, and the impact of his work on popular culture.

• Colin Cantwell was a key figure in the creation of iconic spacecraft designs for Star Wars.
• Sierra Dahl shares her personal journey with Colin and his legacy.
• Colin's work with NASA included contributions to the moon landing broadcast.
• He was the first graduate of the animation major at UCLA.
• Colin's designs were influenced by his passion for quantum physics.
• He created the concept art for Star Wars before being officially hired.
• Colin's approach to design involved viewing ships as individual characters.
• His work on War Games showcased his programming skills and creativity.
• Sierra is dedicated to preserving Colin's legacy through a new website.
• The CSJ Foundation aims to inspire youth through STEAM education using Colin's work.

Remember, if you visit colincantwell.com you can use code "FILM15" at checkout to get 15% off any of the items in the store. 


All my links

This podcast is completely independent and made possible by listener support. If you’d like to help me keep making these episodes, you can join my Patreon community here: https://patreon.com/jamiebenning

Watch more on YouTube:
Check out the Filmumentaries YouTube channel for behind-the-scenes clips and extra content: https://youtube.com/filmumentaries

All my links