This special episode of Artisans reveals the making of the visual effects of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" with footage never before released publicly and rare on-camera interviews with the effects team's top artists. This Variety Artisans special plumbs the creative process behind the visual effects of the highest-grossing film ever made; “Star Wars Ep. VII: The Force Awakens.” Visual effects supervisors Roger Guyett and Patrick Tubach, creature supervisor Neal Scanlan and special effects supervisor Chris Corbould reveal the artistry behind the film’s droid hero BB-8, its its creatures, alien worlds, action sequences and more. A must-see for “Star Wars” fans. Producer/Writer/Host: David S. Cohen Supervising Producer: Preston Northrop Editor: Preston Northrop, Armando Aparicio Camera: Armando Aparicio, Sal Castellanos