This Petree Stage conversation paired producers Howard Kazanjian and Robert Watts, two production figures closely tied to the original and classic-era Star Wars films. The discussion focused on the practical work of making the movies: organizing complex shoots, coordinating departments, managing budgets and schedules and keeping massive productions moving while directors, artists and effects teams solved creative problems. A panel like this gave fans a view of Star Wars beyond design and performance. It showed how much of the saga depended on production leadership, logistical judgment and the ability to translate ambitious ideas into finished scenes.