SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT!
'Lee Towersey is a droid builder and operator who has
worked across the Star Wars franchise since 2013.
A long-time member of the R2-D2 Builders Club, his
journey from ‘fan’ to ‘film crew’ began at the Star Wars Celebration convention
in Essen, Germany where, while showcasing their R2-D2 replicas to fellow fans
and members of the public, the builders engaged in a conversation with
Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy about their work.
A few months later Lee Towersey & Oliver Steeples
were contacted on Kennedy’s recommendation and the pair were subsequently hired
to develop R2-D2 and other droid props for Star Wars: The Force Awakens as part
of the film’s creature effects team.
Lee returned for subsequent Star Wars film installments and has worked as a droid operator on Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Star Wars:
The Last Jedi, Solo: A Star Wars Story and is currently involved with Star
Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.
After his childhood love of Lego and remote control cars
led him to Hollywood, Lee actively exhibits and demonstrates his creations to
help encourage the next generation of engineers.'
Link for more on this TEDx event: www.tedxleamingtonspa.com
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