Masahiko Otsuka is one of the founders of Studio Trigger and was the director of "The Elder," a short film released as part of the first volume of the Star Wars: Visions series. Otsuka planned for "The Elder" to be his final film, but said he would consider withdrawing his decision if offered another opportunity to work on Star Wars.[1] Otsuka was given that opportunity, and returned to direct "The Bounty Hunters," a short film that will be released as part of the third volume of Visions.[2]
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Star Wars: Visions — "The Elder"
Star Wars: Visions Filmmaker Focus — "The Elder"- The Art of Star Wars: Visions
Star Wars Celebration - DAY 3 Replay on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link) (livestream no longer available)
Star Wars: Visions Volume 3 First Look and Spinoff Announced – Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025 on StarWars.com (backup link)
Meet the Filmmakers Behind the Newest Star Wars: Visions Shorts on StarWars.com (backup link)