“There’s always room for a story that can transport people to another place.” J.K. Rowling

From Star Wars to Harry Potter and Batman Begins, the renowned concept artist behind globally successful films discusses his career, life at the Skywalker Ranch, and why story is everything.

Whether creating characters, creatures, costumes, planets or environments, Dermot Power brings ideas to life on screen and page. His career began as a comic book artist on 2000 AD. He has been working in film since 1997, beginning with Merlin, starring Sam Neill. He has worked on Star Wars Episode 2: Attack of the Clones, Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. His work with Tim Burton includes Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children and Dumbo. His recent TV work includes Masters of the Air and Wednesday.

He edited the illustrated book The Art of the Film, an inside look at the creation of the unforgettable characters, locations and beasts in J.K. Rowling’s Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.

In conversation with film writer and critic Brian Lloyd.

Duration: 1 hour