Anthony Forrest’s Blog

Why have you waited 30 years to participate in the Star Wars community

I was waiting until my hair fell out. Honestly, I have been totally preoccupied with my wife, four children, writing, directing and editing, and when any time was left, composing music which is what I studied in college. I have been fortunate to have a wife and family that understands and copes with my appetite to keep creating. I guess I just can’t seem to shake the child within. This year the 30th anniversary is very special as it feels like things are coming full circle. You work on a project and then it goes out into the world to find a life of its own. For me part of the magic of Star Wars is that; a story steeped in mythology, has become mythology in its own right, touching the lives of so many around the world. The convenience of Celebration IV being in Los Angeles also helps and I’m happy to share some of my personal experiences of working on the film with its fans.