Charles de Lauzirika

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Charles de Lauzirika, of Basque ancestry, grew up in La Crescenta, California. He attended Glendale College, where he served as entertainment editor for "In Focus", the college's weekly public-access TV show. He also contributed to the campus newspaper El Vaquero, earning multiple JACC student journalism awards as an editorial cartoonist, entertainment editor, and editor-in-chief. Lauzirika later attended the USC School of Cinematic Arts, where he wrote and directed a fully funded 16mm sync-sound film in the CNTV 480 Advanced Production Workshop, graduating in 1994. While at USC, Lauzirika worked for companies like Lucasfilm Ltd., Lightstorm Entertainment, Warner Bros., and Scott Free Productions. As a story analyst for directors Ridley and Tony Scott, he was selected by Ridley Scott to produce elaborate DVD special editions of his films. Lauzirika's works have earned Video and DVD Premiere Awards, including a 2003 DVDX Award for the Alien Quadrilogy. He won four Saturn Awards: for Blade Runner (Best DVD Special Edition, 2008), Twin Peaks (Best Retro TV Release, 2008), the Alien Anthology (Best DVD Movie Collection, 2011), and Twin Peaks: The Entire Mystery (Best Blu-ray TV Release, 2015). Lauzirika oversaw restorations and new cuts of films like Alien³, Legend, and Blade Runner: The Final Cut, blending new visual effects and scenes seamlessly with original footage. His work spans DVD/Blu-ray content for directors such as David Lynch, Sam Raimi, James Cameron, the Coen brothers, and Michael Bay. Notably, he directed the music video for Montell Jordan's "When You Get Home" (1998), featuring Billy Dee Williams. He produced the Alien Anthology Blu-ray release, creating new content and overseeing a sound mix for the Alien³ Special Edition, with actors like Sigourney Weaver and Charles Dance re-recording dialogue. By 2011, Lauzirika was producing Blu-ray editions for Transformers: Dark of the Moon, The Amazing Spider-Man, and Prometheus. Lauzirika made his feature directorial debut with the psychological thriller Crave, starring Josh Lawson, Emma Lung, Edward Furlong, and Ron Perlman. Premiering at the Fantasia International Film Festival, the film won the New Flesh Award for Best First Feature. It later screened at Fantastic Fest, where Lauzirika earned Best Director in the Next Wave competition. He also directed the short horror satire Love Bite, starring Carlee Baker and Cuyle Carvin, which premiered at the Sitges Film Festival. In 2023, he wrote and directed the short horror film Honk, starring Zach Galligan and Tyler Mane. Honk premiered at Sitges. The film continued its festival run for over a year, winning Best Short Film - Global at Morbido Film Fest, Best Horror Short at the Atlanta Horror Film Festival, a Special Jury Prize at the Rome International Film Festival, Best Director and Best Cinematography at the Buried Alive Film Festival, and most recently, Best Short - Drama at the Nevermore Film Festival. In May 2024, Lauzirika confirmed he had produced the six-part documentary Torn Asunder: Waging Alex Garland's Civil War for the home entertainment release of Alex Garland’s Civil War.

Most Popular Charles de Lauzirika Trailers

Total trailers found: 63

The Martian Trailer (2015)

30 September 2015

During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew.

Shooting 'Miller's Crossing': A Conversation with Barry Sonnenfeld Trailer (2003)

20 May 2003

A sit down interview with Miller's Crossing cinematographer Barry Sonnenfield about the making of the Coen brothers' classic.

Breaking the Silence: The Making of Hannibal Trailer (2001)

21 August 2001

Several aspects of Ridley Scott's masterpiece Hannibal (2001) are examined through interviews with the cast and crew, and behind the scenes footage.

A Very Lovely Dream: One Week in Twin Peaks Trailer (2017)

05 December 2017

One week in the making of David Lynch's 2017 continuation of his groundbreaking television series TWIN PEAKS, capturing the cast and crew as they revisited several locations from the '90s original.

Vengeance Is Mine: Reinventing 'Man on Fire' Trailer (2005)

24 May 2005

A documentary on the making of the 2004 film "Man on Fire," mixing movie clips, behind-the-scenes shots and interviews of cast and crew.

Deck-A-Rep: The True Nature of Rick Deckard Trailer (2007)

03 December 2007

Fans, filmmakers and people involved with the making of Blade Runner debate if main character Rick Deckard is himself in fact a Replicant or not.

Evolution Within Extinction Trailer (2014)

30 September 2014

The definitive feature-length documentary on the creation of "Transformers: Age of Extinction".

Truth of the Situation: Making 'The Counselor' Trailer (2014)

11 February 2014

A 13-segment documentary examining production aspects of "The Counselor."

The Making of 'Cape Fear' Trailer (2001)

18 September 2001

A retrospective documentary on the making of Cape Fear (1991) and Cape Fear (1962).

Strength and Honor: Creating the World of 'Gladiator' Trailer (2005)

07 June 2005

An in-depth look at the entire making of Ridley Scott's Gladiator. Consisting of: Tale Of The Scribes: Story Development, The Heat Of Battle: Production Journals, Attire Of The Realm: Costume Design, Shadow And Dust: Resurrecting Proximo, The Glory Of Rome: Visual Effects, Tools Of War: Weapons, Echoes In Eternity: Release And Impact,and final Production Credits.

Above and Beyond: Exploring Dark of the Moon Trailer (2012)

31 January 2012

The all-access feature-length documentary on the making of Michael Bay's blockbuster "Transformers: Dark of the Moon," including interviews with the cast and crew.

Keepers of the Covenant: Making 'Exodus: Gods and Kings' Trailer (2015)

17 March 2015

An in-depth documentary on the making of Ridley Scott's "Exodus: Gods and Kings," featuring interviews with the cast and crew.

Dare Mighty Things: NASA's Journey To Mars Trailer (2016)

12 January 2016

A featurette detailing NASA's plans for putting humans on Mars over the next twenty or thirty years, featuring interviews with several NASA staffers.

Honk Trailer (2023)

23 September 2023

Bill, a reluctant divorcee, wakes up before dawn because of the sound of a mysterious car horn. Unable to find the source of the honk, he ventures into the darkness only to face something far more unsettling.

Happily Trailer (2021)

19 March 2021

Tom and Janet have been happily married for years. But a visit from a mysterious stranger leads to a dead body, a lot of questions, and a tense couples' trip with friends who may not actually be friends at all.

The Long Way Home: Making 'The Martian' Trailer (2016)

07 June 2016

A long form documentary on the making of Ridley Scott's film, "The Martian," featuring interviews with its cast and crew.

The Beast Within: Making Alien Trailer (2003)

02 December 2003

A behind-the-scenes look at the making of “Alien,” the terrifying classic about a spaceship crew trapped with a hideous monster that's hunting them one by one.

Love Bite Trailer (2019)

06 October 2019

Taking refuge in an abandoned cargo truck, a bickering couple (and their dog) find their lives on the line when tensions between them rise to dangerous levels during the zombie apocalypse.

Rise and Rise Again: Making Ridley Scott's Robin Hood Trailer (2010)

20 September 2010

A comprehensive documentary about the making of Ridley Scott's "Robin Hood" (2010) featuring behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with the cast and crew.

Fashion Forward: Wardrobe and Styling Trailer (2007)

03 December 2007

A look back to the 2019 fashions, costumes and make-up as seen in Ridley Scott's Blade Runner.

The Essence of Combat: Making 'Black Hawk Down' Trailer (2002)

02 June 2002

Nearly every possible element to making the film Black Hawk Down (2001) is examined here in great detail.

Secrets from Another Place: Creating Twin Peaks Trailer (2007)

30 October 2007

A select group of key creative forces involved in the making of Twin Peaks reveals their take on the fascinating creation and journey of the wildly popular show.

The Path to Redemption Trailer (2006)

23 May 2006

From pre-production to release, we are given an exclusive look into the making of Ridley Scott's Kingdom of Heaven (2005).

The Furious Gods: Making Prometheus Trailer (2012)

11 October 2012

An in-depth documentary on the making of Ridley Scott's "Prometheus," featuring cast and crew interviews, outtakes and behind-the-scenes footage.

Superior Firepower: Making 'Aliens' Trailer (2003)

02 December 2003

This feature-length documentary, made especially for the 2003 Aliens (1986) DVD release, is incredibly informative with all its interviews with both the cast and crew, as well as behind the scenes footage filmed during the making of the film.

Rite of Passage: The Amazing Spider-Man Reborn Trailer (2012)

09 November 2012

A documentary on the making of The Amazing Spider-Man (2012), featuring interviews with the cast and crew, as well as behind-the-scenes footage.

Duelling Directors: Ridley Scott & Kevin Reynolds Trailer (2002)

03 December 2002

Directors Ridley Scott and Kevin Reynolds talk about the film The Duellists. Reynolds interviews Scott while watching the movie, and they examine some of the key visual shots that Scott created and that eventually got him recognized as one of the best visual directors of our time.

Danger Zone: The Making of Top Gun Trailer (2004)

10 May 2004

A comprehensive 6-part documentary on the making of "Top Gun" featuring all-new interviews with the cast and crew.

A Slice of Lynch Trailer (2007)

30 October 2007

David Lynch, Mädchen Amick, Kyle MacLachlan and John Wentworth reminisce about "Twin Peaks" while seated at a diner counter.

The Electric Dreamer: Remembering Philip K. Dick Trailer (2007)

18 December 2007

Friends, family and colleagues of Philip K. Dick remember the life and work of the author of "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?

The Wages of Heroism: Making The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Trailer (2014)

19 August 2014

A documentary on the making of The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014), featuring interviews with the cast and crew, as well as behind-the-scenes footage.

Wreckage and Rage: Making 'Alien³' Trailer (2003)

02 December 2003

The creation of the film Alien³ (1992) is covered here in this feature-length documentary in exhaustive detail.

Thelma & Louise: The Last Journey Trailer (2003)

04 February 2003

Nearly every major element of making the 1991 film Thelma & Louise is examined here from how the script was written to how Ridley Scott got involved, to how the big tanker explosion was pulled off.

Creating a Myth... the Memories of 'Legend' Trailer (2002)

21 May 2002

This 51 minute documentary of the movie "Legend" can be found as an extra on the 2002 2-disc boxed-set 'Ultimate Edition' DVD release of "Legend".

Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner Trailer (2007)

18 December 2007

The definitive 3½-hour documentary about the troubled creation and enduring legacy of the science fiction classic 'Blade Runner', culled from 80 interviews and hours of never-before-seen outtakes and lost footage.

Spider-Man 2: Making the Amazing Trailer (2004)

30 November 2004

A comprehensive 12-part documentary on the making of "Spider-Man 2," covering everything from pre-production to premiere.

On the Couch Trailer (2019)

10 December 2019

An interview with Kimmy Robertson and Harry Goaz, reflecting on their experience with the revival of Twin Peaks.

The Horror Crowd Trailer (2020)

07 October 2020

Revealing, intimate documentary spotlighting the Hollywood horror community.

Crave Trailer (2013)

06 December 2013

Aiden craves a better life. A life away from his gruesome job as a crime scene photographer, working alongside his detective friend Pete.

All Our Variant Futures Trailer (2007)

03 December 2007

A look at the restoration of Ridley Scott's Blade Runner (1982) and the creation of its final cut, including the tweaking and/or erasing of some of the original's beloved goofs.

The Anti-Hero's Journey Trailer (2004)

20 January 2004

Robert Rodriguez and the cast of Once Upon a Time In Mexico explain the history and mythology of the El Mariachi character.

The Good, the Bad & the Bloody: Inside KNB EFX Trailer (2004)

20 January 2004

A behind the scenes look at the special effects of Once Upon a Time In Mexico.

Signs of the Times: Graphic Design Trailer (2007)

03 December 2007

Production illustrator Tom Southwell takes us through some of the logos, neon signs, badges and magazines he created to be used in the background of Blade Runner.

Tricks of the Trade: Making 'Matchstick Men' Trailer (2004)

01 December 2004

Screen Tests: Rachael and Pris Trailer (2007)

03 December 2007

A look at two screen-tests for Blade Runner: Nina Axelrod up for the part of Rachael and Stacey Nelkin as Pris.

The Human Factor: Exacting Revenge of the Fallen Trailer (2009)

20 October 2009

The definitive feature-length documentary on the creation of "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen".

8 Arms to Hold You Trailer (2004)

30 November 2004

An "Ock-umentary" exploring the character of Doc Ock and the way he as well as his tentacles were brought to life on the silver screen.

Return to 'Twin Peaks' Trailer (2007)

30 October 2007

Documentary about 'Twin Peaks Festival'.

Sacrificial Sheep: The Novel vs. the Film Trailer (2007)

03 December 2007

A summary of the differences and similarities between Do Androids Dream of Electric Sleep and Blade Runner.

Tales of the Wild Hunt: Hellboy Reborn Trailer (2019)

23 July 2019

Documentary on the making of the 2019 movie.

Torn Asunder: Waging Alex Garland's Civil War Trailer (2024)

09 August 2024

A six-part documentary about the making and shooting of Alex Garland's 'Civil War'.

Ride with the Angels: Making 'Blue Thunder' Trailer (2006)

04 April 2006

Making of 'Blue Thunder'

Best of the Best: Inside the Real Top Gun Trailer (2004)

14 December 2004

A visit to the real Top Gun with interviews with instructors there.

Uncharted Territory: NASA's Future Then and Now Trailer (2012)

31 January 2012

A brief discussion on the history of the space program, its evolution and the possibilities in store for future astronauts.

One Step Beyond: The Making of Alien Resurrection Trailer (2003)

02 December 2003

The making of Alien Resurrection (1997) is covered in this feature-length documentary, created for the film's 2003 DVD release.

Strength and Honor: Production Pods Trailer (2005)

23 August 2005

Series of documentary pods chronicling every aspect of the production of Ridley Scott's Gladiator. Released as an extra on the 2005 extended version BluRay.

Fallen Empire: Making 'American Gangster' Trailer (2008)

14 October 2008

A five-part feature that examines the real-life story behind the film (including interview clips with the real Frank Lucas), the costume design, the film's production, a look at the boxing match, and the film's sound mixing and soundtrack.

The Light That Burns: Remembering Jordan Cronenweth Trailer (2007)

03 December 2007

Cinematographer Jordan Cronenweth's work on Blade Runner is remembered by friends, colleagues and relatives.

Actionable Intelligence: Deconstructing 'Body of Lies' Trailer (2009)

17 February 2009

9-part documentary exploring the creation of Ridley Scott's film 'Body of Lies'.

Between Two Worlds Trailer (2014)

29 July 2014

"Between Two Worlds" is a featurette included in the Twin Peaks: The Entire Mystery and Twin Peaks: From Z to A Blu-ray releases.