Themed Entertainment>Susan Lustig: Universal Studios Parks
Universal Studios Florida
Read the interview with Susan Lustig regarding the developement of these attractions for Universal Studios Florida - Creating Universal Studios: A Conversation with Susan Lustig
Set against a lush tropical setting, a variety of animal actors demonstrate how they are trained to perform in film and television.
Creative Producer:
As a Universal producer, Susan created and produced three multi-million dollar opening day attractions for Universal Studios Florida. All three attractions were highly rated and brought in on time and under budget.
The Art of Making Movies
A three part experience created to immerse the guest in the suspense of an Hitchcock film while giving them an insight into the film techniques used to build those tense Hitchcockian moments. Included was a3-D film Bird attack, Janet in the shower scene showing Hitchcock's mastery of the camera angleand editing, and finally, the interactive area that allowed guests to learn in more detail how Hitchcock created those amazing effects before CGI.
The Post Production process and the television series "Murder She Wrote" are combined as an interactive event. The guests become the "new executive producers" and experience first hand the panic of getting a show on the air, "on time and on budget."
Other Universal Projects
Universal Studios Hollywood:
Backdraft: wrote and produced the video content for the three room experience which features Ron Howard, Kurt Russell, & Scott Glenn. Directed show programming, music and sound effects for the live, "fire & special effects" show.
Universal Studios Florida:
JAWS - Wrote the creative story overlay for the
ride and served as the preshow video producer.
Universal Studios Florida:
Beetlejuice Graveyard Review - Produced theatrical musical revue with special effects featuring the Universal Monsters that are transformed into rock-and-roll performers.
