| The Fantasy Film Worlds of George Pal | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Arnold Leibovit |
| Produced by | Arnold Leibovit |
| Written by | Arnold Leibovit |
| Release date(s) | 1985 |
| Running time | 93 minutes |
| Country | USA |
| Language | English |
The Fantasy Film Worlds of George Pal is a documentary film about Academy Award winning producer/director George Pal. It was written, directed, and produced by Arnold Leibovit and released in 1985.
It follows Pal’s career, beginning with his early life in Hungary and Germany, and covering his progression from cartoon artist to creator of stop-motion animated short films (known as Puppetoons) to full length feature motion pictures. Pal was a visionary and innovator in the world of motion pictures, especially in the area of stop motion animation, which he pioneered. His work earned him eight Academy Awards and served as an inspiration for Gene Roddenberry, Steven Spielberg, and George Lucas, among others. The film includes interviews with Pal's cast members, crew, and peers, as well as Pal himself.
It was released on DVD on August 29, 2000.