Ed Godziszewski

The Soul of Godzilla: Ishiro Honda

A brief biography of film director Ishiro Honda.

The Art of Suit Acting!

The suit actors of Toho's science fiction and fantasy films faced many challenges in bringing their iconic monsters to life.

The Father of Godzilla: Eiji Tsuburaya

The life of Eiji Tsuburaya, pioneer of Japanese special effects.

Akira Ifukube Biography

A biography and tribute to one of Japan's most prolific composers.

Making of the Godzilla Suit!

How the first Godzilla suit was created and the struggles that came along with it.

Godzilla Story Development!

The story of how the original Godzilla went from idea to script to screen.

Godzilla

French nuclear tests irradiate an iguana into a giant monster that viciously attacks freighter ships in the Pacific Ocean. A team of experts, including Niko Tatopoulos, conclude that the oversized reptile is the culprit. Before long, the giant lizard is loose in Manhattan as the US military races to destroy the monster before it reproduces and it's spawn takes over the world.

Ishiro Honda: Memoirs of a Film Director

A documentary film that delves into the life and cinematic career of one of Japan's most prolific directors: Ishiro Honda. The film will spotlight Honda's filmography from both a historical and personal perspective, exploring his contributions to the Japanese film industry and his firsthand experiences of war, from which he barely survived. It will also delve into his profound feelings regarding the atomic bomb, a subject that became an obsession for him and was frequently reflected in his films. The documentary will analyze Honda's body of work through interviews with individuals who had the privilege of collaborating with him, as well as experts on Honda's films from both Japan and the Western world. Furthermore, the film will uncover Honda's friendship and professional relationship with director Akira Kurosawa.