Known for Directing
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.
Born
August 17, 1967 (age 59)
Birthplace
Los Angeles, California, USA
Filmography
128 films


Torn Asunder: Waging Alex Garland's Civil War
2024 · 57m · US
A six-part documentary about the making and shooting of Alex Garland's 'Civil War'.


Honk
2023 · 13m · US
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.


On the Couch
2019 · 7m · US
An interview with Kimmy Robertson and Harry Goaz, reflecting on their experience with the revival of Twin Peaks.


Love Bite
2019 · 17m · US
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.


Tales of the Wild Hunt: Hellboy Reborn
2019 · 1h 11m
Documentary on the making of the 2019 movie.


A Very Lovely Dream: One Week in Twin Peaks
2017 · 28m · US
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.


The Long Way Home: Making 'The Martian'
2016 · 1h 20m
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
2016 · 15m · US
A featurette detailing NASA's plans for putting humans on Mars over the next twenty or thirty years, featuring interviews with several NASA staffers.


Keepers of the Covenant: Making 'Exodus: Gods and Kings'
2015 · 2h 33m · MA
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 Edition Blu-ray set.


Evolution Within Extinction
2014 · 2h 3m
The definitive feature-length documentary on the creation of "Transformers: Age of Extinction".


The Wages of Heroism: Making The Amazing Spider-Man 2
2014 · 1h 44m · US
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
2014 · 39m · US
"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 Lynch interviewing Grace Zabriskie, Ray Wise and Sheryl Lee, first as their characters (Sarah Palmer, Leland Palmer, and Laura Palmer, respectively), then as themselves. The second portion of the featurette was later released in the Criterion Collection release of Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me. The Palmer family interview was written by Lynch.
Truth of the Situation: Making 'The Counselor'
Truth of the Situation: Making 'The Counselor'
2014 · 1h 18m · US
A 13-segment documentary examining production aspects of "The Counselor."


Crave
2013 · 1h 53m · US
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 life where he can escape the hard streets of Detroit, fall in love with the perfect woman and save the world from evil. As Aiden's dark imagination starts to leak into reality, he meets Virginia, a younger woman with her own dilemmas and desires.


Rite of Passage: The Amazing Spider-Man Reborn
2012 · 1h 50m · US
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
2012 · 3h 40m · US
An in-depth documentary on the making of Ridley Scott's "Prometheus," featuring cast and crew interviews, outtakes and behind-the-scenes footage. Released on the 4-disc Collector's Edition Blu-ray set.
Uncharted Territory: NASA's Future Then and Now
Uncharted Territory: NASA's Future Then and Now
2012 · 26m
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
2012 · 1h 51m
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.


Rise and Rise Again: Making Ridley Scott's Robin Hood
2010 · 1h 3m · US
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.


The Human Factor: Exacting Revenge of the Fallen
2009 · 2h 14m
The definitive feature-length documentary on the creation of "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen".


Actionable Intelligence: Deconstructing 'Body of Lies'
2009 · 1h 25m
9-part documentary exploring the creation of Ridley Scott's film 'Body of Lies'.


Fallen Empire: Making 'American Gangster'
2008 · 1h 18m
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 Electric Dreamer: Remembering Philip K. Dick
2007 · 14m · US
Friends, family and colleagues of Philip K. Dick remember the life and work of the author of "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?"


Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner
2007 · 3h 34m · US
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.
Sacrificial Sheep: The Novel vs. the Film
Sacrificial Sheep: The Novel vs. the Film
2007 · 15m
A summary of the differences and similarities between Do Androids Dream of Electric Sleep and Blade Runner.
Signs of the Times: Graphic Design
Signs of the Times: Graphic Design
2007 · 14m · US
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.
Fashion Forward: Wardrobe and Styling
Fashion Forward: Wardrobe and Styling
2007 · 21m · US
A look back to the 2019 fashions, costumes and make-up as seen in Ridley Scott's Blade Runner.
Screen Tests: Rachael and Pris
Screen Tests: Rachael and Pris
2007 · 9m · US
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
The Light That Burns: Remembering Jordan Cronenweth
2007 · 20m · US
Cinematographer Jordan Cronenweth's work on Blade Runner is remembered by friends, colleagues and relatives.


Promoting Dystopia: Rendering the Poster Art
2007 · 10m · US
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
2007 · 10m · US
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 · 22m · US
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 most prized memorabilia.


All Our Variant Futures
2007 · 29m
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.


A Slice of Lynch
2007 · 56m · US
David Lynch, Mädchen Amick, Kyle MacLachlan and John Wentworth reminisce about "Twin Peaks" while seated at a diner counter.


Secrets from Another Place: Creating Twin Peaks
2007 · 1h 45m · US
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.


Return to 'Twin Peaks'
2007 · 20m · US
Documentary about 'Twin Peaks Festival'.


The Path to Redemption
2006 · 2h 23m · UK
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 and crew members take up the bulk of this film, but are accompanied by plenty of on-set footage. We are also given a glimpse at a lot of the deleted material, much of which will be in the director's cut.
Ride with the Angels: Making 'Blue Thunder'
Ride with the Angels: Making 'Blue Thunder'
2006 · 45m · US
Making of 'Blue Thunder'
The Special: Building Blue Thunder
The Special: Building Blue Thunder
2006 · 8m
A home video special feature mini-doc about the design and making of the titular helicopter from the film Blue Thunder.


Strength and Honor: Production Pods
2005 · 1h 58m
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.


Strength and Honor: Creating the World of 'Gladiator'
2005 · 3h 17m · US
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.


Vengeance Is Mine: Reinventing 'Man on Fire'
2005 · 1h 13m · US
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 covers the flick’s genesis and very long path to the screen, adaptation concerns and changes from the original story, the choice of Mexico as a location, research into real-life kidnapping and various case studies, training and realism, casting and characters, shooting in Mexico City and location issues, cinematography and the movie’s distinctive look, Scott’s style on the set, and general thoughts.
Tricks of the Trade: Making 'Matchstick Men'
Tricks of the Trade: Making 'Matchstick Men'
2004 · 1h 12m · UK


8 Arms to Hold You
2004 · 22m · US
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.


Hero in Crisis
2004 · 15m · US
Documentary exploring the personal hardships of Peter Parker and the burden of being Spider-Man in the film 'Spider-Man 2'.


Spider-Man 2: Making the Amazing
2004 · 2h 6m · US
A comprehensive 12-part documentary on the making of "Spider-Man 2," covering everything from pre-production to premiere.


The Beast Within: Making Alien
2003 · 2h 58m · US
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.


Superior Firepower: Making 'Aliens'
2003 · 3h 5m · US
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. Every possible element towards what went into making the movie is included here and gives fans an overload of information to fill their brains with.


Wreckage and Rage: Making 'Alien³'
2003 · 2h 41m · US
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 give us an idea of how hard of a time David Fincher had creating his first feature film, as well as present us with much information about every element that went into making this film, including how the plot and script changed drastically through filming.


One Step Beyond: The Making of Alien Resurrection
2003 · 2h 54m · US
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 us how this movie came to be, from it's script which never changed through production, to its initial theatrical release.


Shooting 'Miller's Crossing': A Conversation with Barry Sonnenfeld
2003 · 16m
A sit down interview with Miller's Crossing cinematographer Barry Sonnenfield about the making of the Coen brothers' classic.


Thelma & Louise: The Last Journey
2003 · 1h · US
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. Some funny stories are shared and some great trivia as to what was improvised on set and actually left in the film.


Duelling Directors: Ridley Scott & Kevin Reynolds
2002 · 29m · US
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.


The Essence of Combat: Making 'Black Hawk Down'
2002 · 2h 31m
Nearly every possible element to making the film Black Hawk Down (2001) is examined here in great detail. Both behind the scenes material and interviews with the cast, crew and actual rangers inform us how this film was pulled off so perfectly.


Breaking the Silence: The Making of Hannibal
2001 · 1h 15m · IT
Several aspects of Ridley Scott's masterpiece Hannibal (2001) are examined through interviews with the cast and crew, and behind the scenes footage. We are even taken to two premieres and get to see some of the audience's reactions while they're watching the film.