Charles de Lauzirika

Charles de Lauzirika

1967-08-17 Los Angeles, California, USA 60 Credits

Biography

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-soun...

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Torn Asunder: Waging Alex Garland's Civil War

Torn Asunder: Waging Alex Garland's Civil War

2024

Director, Producer

8.5
Directing Producing

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

Honk

Honk

2023

Director

Directing

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 int...

Happily

Happily

2021

Thanks

5.8

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 couple...

On the Couch

On the Couch

2019

Director, Producer, Director of Photography

9.0
Directing Producing

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

Love Bite

Love Bite

2019

Producer, Director, Writer

Producing Directing Writing

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 dangerou...

Tales of the Wild Hunt: Hellboy Reborn

Tales of the Wild Hunt: Hellboy Reborn

2019

Director, Producer

5.8
Directing Producing

Documentary on the making of the 2019 movie.

A Very Lovely Dream: One Week in Twin Peaks

A Very Lovely Dream: One Week in Twin Peaks

2017

Director, Camera Operator, Producer

7.0
Directing Producing

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 revi...

The Long Way Home: Making 'The Martian'

The Long Way Home: Making 'The Martian'

2016

Director

7.6
Directing

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

Dare Mighty Things: NASA's Journey To Mars

Dare Mighty Things: NASA's Journey To Mars

2016

Director

Directing

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

The Martian

The Martian

2015

Epk Producer

7.7
Producing

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

Keepers of the Covenant: Making 'Exodus: Gods and Kings'

Keepers of the Covenant: Making 'Exodus: Gods and Kings'

2015

Camera Operator, Director, Producer

6.0
Directing Producing

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

Evolution Within Extinction

Evolution Within Extinction

2014

Director, Writer, Producer

7.7
Directing Writing Producing

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

The Wages of Heroism: Making The Amazing Spider-Man 2

The Wages of Heroism: Making The Amazing Spider-Man 2

2014

Director

7.4
Directing

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.

Between Two Worlds

Between Two Worlds

2014

Director, Producer

7.2
Directing Producing

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

Truth of the Situation: Making 'The Counselor'

2014

Producer, Director

5.7
Producing Directing

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

Crave

Crave

2013

Director, Screenplay, Producer

4.5
Directing Writing Producing

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

Rite of Passage: The Amazing Spider-Man Reborn

Rite of Passage: The Amazing Spider-Man Reborn

2012

Director, Producer

7.3
Directing Producing

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.

The Furious Gods: Making Prometheus

The Furious Gods: Making Prometheus

2012

Director, Writer, Producer

7.2
Directing Writing Producing

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

Uncharted Territory: NASA's Future Then and Now

2012

Director, Producer

Directing Producing

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

Above and Beyond: Exploring Dark of the Moon

Above and Beyond: Exploring Dark of the Moon

2012

Director

6.0
Directing

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

The Human Factor: Exacting Revenge of the Fallen

The Human Factor: Exacting Revenge of the Fallen

2009

Producer, Director, Writer

6.8
Producing Directing Writing

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

Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner

Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner

2007

as Self

7.9
Acting

The definitive 3½-hour documentary about the troubled creation and enduring legacy of the science fiction classic 'Blade Runner', culled from 80 inter...

Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner

Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner

2007

Director, Producer, Writer

7.9
Directing Producing Writing

The definitive 3½-hour documentary about the troubled creation and enduring legacy of the science fiction classic 'Blade Runner', culled from 80 inter...

The Electric Dreamer: Remembering Philip K. Dick

The Electric Dreamer: Remembering Philip K. Dick

2007

Director, Producer

5.0
Directing Producing

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

Sacrificial Sheep: The Novel vs. the Film

2007

Director, Producer

Directing Producing

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

Signs of the Times: Graphic Design

2007

Director, Producer

Directing Producing

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 B...

Fashion Forward: Wardrobe and Styling

2007

Director, Producer

Directing Producing

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

Screen Tests: Rachael and Pris

2007

Director, Producer

Directing Producing

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

The Light That Burns: Remembering Jordan Cronenweth

2007

Director, Producer

Directing Producing

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

Promoting Dystopia: Rendering the Poster Art

2007

Director, Producer

Directing Producing

Poster Artists John Alvin and Drew Struzan talk about creating poster art for Blade Runner, past and present.

Deck-A-Rep: The True Nature of Rick Deckard

Deck-A-Rep: The True Nature of Rick Deckard

2007

Director, Producer

Directing Producing

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.

Nexus Generation: Fans & Filmmakers

2007

Director, Producer

Directing Producing

Fans of Blade Runner discuss the lasting impact of the film, the way it has influenced many directors in the last 25 years and show of some of their m...

All Our Variant Futures

All Our Variant Futures

2007

Director

8.0
Directing

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 th...

Secrets from Another Place: Creating Twin Peaks

Secrets from Another Place: Creating Twin Peaks

2007

Producer, Director

7.2
Producing Directing

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 po...

A Slice of Lynch

A Slice of Lynch

2007

Writer, Producer, Director

6.9
Writing Producing Directing

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

Return to 'Twin Peaks'

Return to 'Twin Peaks'

2007

Director, Producer, Camera Operator

5.7
Directing Producing

Documentary about 'Twin Peaks Festival'.

The Path to Redemption

The Path to Redemption

2006

Producer, Director

8.0
Producing Directing

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

Ride with the Angels: Making 'Blue Thunder'

2006

Director

Directing

Making of 'Blue Thunder'

Strength and Honor: Production Pods

Strength and Honor: Production Pods

2005

Director, Producer

Directing Producing

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

Strength and Honor: Creating the World of 'Gladiator'

Strength and Honor: Creating the World of 'Gladiator'

2005

Director, Producer, Writer

7.3
Directing Producing Writing

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: Product...

Vengeance Is Mine: Reinventing 'Man on Fire'

Vengeance Is Mine: Reinventing 'Man on Fire'

2005

Writer, Director, Producer

7.8
Writing Directing Producing

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. The program c...

Best of the Best: Inside the Real Top Gun

2004

Producer

Producing

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

Tricks of the Trade: Making 'Matchstick Men'

2004

Director

1.0
Directing
8 Arms to Hold You

8 Arms to Hold You

2004

Director, Producer

Directing Producing

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.

Spider-Man 2: Making the Amazing

Spider-Man 2: Making the Amazing

2004

Director

6.6
Directing

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

Danger Zone: The Making of Top Gun

Danger Zone: The Making of Top Gun

2004

Producer

Producing

A comprehensive 6-part documentary on the making of "Top Gun" featuring all-new interviews with the cast and crew. Available on Disc 2 of the "Top Gun...

The Good, the Bad & the Bloody: Inside KNB EFX

2004

Producer

Producing

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

The Anti-Hero's Journey

2004

Producer

Producing

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

Superior Firepower: Making 'Aliens'

Superior Firepower: Making 'Aliens'

2003

Director, Producer, Writer

7.6
Directing Producing Writing

This feature-length documentary, made especially for the 2003 Aliens (1986) DVD release, is incredibly informative with all its interviews with both t...

Wreckage and Rage: Making 'Alien³'

Wreckage and Rage: Making 'Alien³'

2003

Director, Writer, Producer

7.8
Directing Writing Producing

The creation of the film Alien³ (1992) is covered here in this feature-length documentary in exhaustive detail. Many interviews with the cast and crew...

The Beast Within: Making Alien

The Beast Within: Making Alien

2003

Director, Producer, Writer

8.2
Directing Producing Writing

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 on...

One Step Beyond: The Making of Alien Resurrection

One Step Beyond: The Making of Alien Resurrection

2003

Director, Writer, Producer

6.5
Directing Writing Producing

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

Shooting 'Miller's Crossing': A Conversation with Barry Sonnenfeld

Shooting 'Miller's Crossing': A Conversation with Barry Sonnenfeld

2003

Director, Producer

Directing Producing

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

Thelma & Louise: The Last Journey

Thelma & Louise: The Last Journey

2003

Director, Writer, Producer

7.9
Directing Writing Producing

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, ...

Duelling Directors: Ridley Scott & Kevin Reynolds

Duelling Directors: Ridley Scott & Kevin Reynolds

2002

Director, Producer, Camera Operator

Directing Producing

Directors Ridley Scott and Kevin Reynolds talk about the film The Duellists. Reynolds interviews Scott while watching the movie, and they examine some...

The Essence of Combat: Making 'Black Hawk Down'

The Essence of Combat: Making 'Black Hawk Down'

2002

Director

Directing

Nearly every possible element to making the film Black Hawk Down (2001) is examined here in great detail. Both behind the scenes material and intervie...

Creating a Myth... the Memories of 'Legend'

Creating a Myth... the Memories of 'Legend'

2002

Post-Production Manager

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". The...

The Making of 'Cape Fear'

The Making of 'Cape Fear'

2001

Writer

7.3
Writing

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

Breaking the Silence: The Making of Hannibal

Breaking the Silence: The Making of Hannibal

2001

Director, Producer

6.7
Directing Producing

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

Small Town

N/A

Director

Directing

A female deputy encounters an alien that crash lands after a meteor shower.