Shot mostly in Tunisia, England, and Guatemala, Star Wars IV: A New Hope was met with numerous problems during production, including bad weather conditions, malfunctioning equipment, and financial difficulties. The script underwent numerous changes, and Lucas founded Industrial Light & Magic specifically to create the groundbreaking visual effects needed for the film. Here’s how they filmed some of the famous trench run scene using models at Industrial Light & Magic’s former warehouse in Van Nuys, California. Continue reading for more pictures and a bonus VFX video.
