Behind the Camera with "Star Wars" Producer David Lester
Schedule
Fri Jan 09 2026 at 05:00 pm to 08:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Cleveland History Center | Cleveland, OH
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The Greater Cleveland Film Commission (GCFC) hosts an exclusive evening with Northeast Ohio-native David Lester, LEGENDARY Production Manager and Producer of "Star Wars: A New Hope", "Star Trek: The Motion Picture", "TRON", "The Black Stallion", "Bull Durham", "Broadcast News", "The Shawshank Redemption", "Air Force One", and more!Lester shares behind-the-scenes stories and reflects on his work across multiple areas of filmmaking, from the pioneering visual effects innovations of Star Wars: A New Hope to the beloved, multiple Academy Award-nominated The Shawshank Redemption.
EVENT DETAILS
Friday, January 9th, 2026
5 pm – Doors Open • Cocktails & Hearty Hors D’oeuvres
6 pm – Behind the Scenes with David Lester
Cleveland History Center
10825 East Boulevard
Cleveland, OH 44106
Cost: $50, includes general admission, 1 drink ticket & hearty hors d’oeuvres
Sponsorship opportunities are also available.
All attendees will also have access to the WRHS’s newest exhibition, Hollywood on the Cuyahoga: Northeast Ohio and the Movies, presented by PNC.
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Cleveland History Center, 10813 East Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44106-1703, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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