Name: Willi Hammes, 21 Home: Frankfurt, Germany Occupation: 3-D Artist Click for samples of his work 1 | 2 | 3

What inspired you to begin 3-D modeling? How long have you been a modeler??
I think it was X-Wing from Lucasarts, my first PC game. I loved the cutscenes. I'm doing 3-D for 9 years now... started in 1991.

What is your favorite episode of the Star Wars Trilogy?
"The Empire Strikes Back." Bbest atmosphere - more serious then ANH and ROTJ. Maybe it's because I'm a big empire/darkjedi fan.

If you could visit one - but only one - Star Wars setting (a planet, a ship, a landmark in the films) which would that be?
Coruscant, take a walk through the palace.

Imagine - you're with the love of your life, in a tender, romantic moment. The phone rings. It's George Lucas. He says, "Drop everything and come to Skywalker Ranch!" What do you do?
This is everyones dream right? I don't know but I think I whould see to get a flight to USA. Whould be nice to meet the creative department and the ILM guys.