Dave Filoni

David Filoni (born June 7, 1974) is an American director, producer, and screenwriter currently serving as the chief creative officer of Lucasfilm. He directed multiple episodes of Avatar: The Last Airbender before being hired by George Lucas to oversee direction on the television series Star Wars: The Clone Wars, as well as directing and writing numerous episodes, including its theatrical film. He was the creator of the follow-up series Star Wars Rebels and served as a supervising director, executive producer, and writer. Filoni is the creator, executive producer, and sole writer of the live-action miniseries Ahsoka and is an executive producer on The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, and Skeleton Crew. Filoni is also the creator and executive producer of the animated series Star Wars Resistance, Star Wars: The Bad Batch, and Tales of the Jedi, and an executive producer of the web series Star Wars Forces of Destiny. Filoni is an executive vice president at Lucasfilm and in 2023 accepted a promotion to chief creative officer. Description above from the Wikipedia article Dave Filoni, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Works

The Mandalorian & Grogu

The Mandalorian and Grogu are embarking on a new adventure — to movie theaters. Plot TBA.

Release Date: 2026-05-20

Department: Production

Job: Producer

Star Wars: Skeleton Crew

Four ordinary kids search for their home planet after getting lost in the Star Wars galaxy.

Release Date: 2024-12-02

Department: Production

Job: Executive Producer

Episode Count: 8

Vote Count: 251

Star Wars: Tales of the Empire

A journey into the fearsome Galactic Empire through the eyes of two warriors on divergent paths.

Release Date: 2024-05-04

Department: Production

Job: Executive Producer

Episode Count: 6

Vote Count: 139

Ahsoka

Former Jedi Knight Ahsoka Tano investigates an emerging threat to a vulnerable galaxy.

Release Date: 2023-08-22

Department: Production

Job: Executive Producer

Episode Count: 8

Vote Count: 923

Master & Apprentice: A Special Look at Ahsoka

Dive into the new Star Wars master-apprentice legacy with the cast and filmmakers of Ahsoka.

Release Date: 2023-08-14

Character: Self

Vote Count: 10

A Disturbance in the Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened

In 1978, CBS aired the “Star Wars Holiday Special” the week before Thanksgiving to an audience of 13 million people. Considered one of the worst shows in television history, it aired only once. George Lucas tried to bury it and an infamous camp legend was born. This documentary unravels the mysteries behind the most bizarre Star Wars spin-offs of all time.

Release Date: 2023-03-11

Character: Self (archive footage)

Vote Count: 5

Zen - Grogu and Dust Bunnies

A hand drawn animated short by Studio Ghibli.

Release Date: 2022-11-11

Department: Crew

Job: Thanks

Vote Count: 95

Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi

Journey into the lives of two distinctly different Jedi from the prequel era – Ahsoka Tano and Count Dooku. Each will be put to the test as they make choices that will define their destinies.

Release Date: 2022-10-26

Department: Production

Job: Executive Producer

Episode Count: 6

Vote Count: 363

Obi-Wan Kenobi

During the reign of the Galactic Empire, former Jedi Master, Obi-Wan Kenobi, embarks on a crucial mission to confront allies turned enemies and face the wrath of the Empire.

Release Date: 2022-05-26

Department: Crew

Job: Thanks

Episode Count: 6

Vote Count: 1863

Disney Gallery / Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett

Explore the behind-the-scenes story of the legendary bounty hunter’s return to the sands of Tatooine with mercenary Fennec Shand, who together seek to claim the territory and crime syndicate once run by the late Jabba the Hutt. In this insightful new special, filmmakers, cast and crew reveal never-before-seen footage, groundbreaking technology and the practical effects that brought it all to life.

Release Date: 2022-05-04

Character: Self

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 14

The Book of Boba Fett

Legendary bounty hunter Boba Fett and mercenary Fennec Shand must navigate the galaxy’s underworld when they return to the sands of Tatooine to stake their claim on the territory once ruled by Jabba the Hutt and his crime syndicate.

Release Date: 2021-12-29

Department: Production

Job: Executive Producer

Episode Count: 7

Vote Count: 2638

Under the Helmet: The Legacy of Boba Fett

A special celebrating the origins and legacy of Star Wars' legendary bounty hunter, Boba Fett.

Release Date: 2021-11-12

Character: Self

Vote Count: 41

Star Wars: The Bad Batch

The 'Bad Batch' of elite and experimental clones make their way through an ever-changing galaxy in the immediate aftermath of the Clone Wars.

Release Date: 2021-05-04

Department: Production

Job: Executive Producer

Character: C1-10P a.k.a. 'Chopper' (voice)

Episode Count: 47

Vote Count: 1010

Disney Gallery / Star Wars: The Mandalorian

Executive producer Jon Favreau invites the cast and crew of The Mandalorian to share an unprecedented look at the making of the series. Each chapter explores a different facet of the first live-action Star Wars television show through interviews, never-before-seen footage, and roundtable conversations hosted by Favreau himself.

Release Date: 2020-05-04

Department: Production

Job: Executive Producer

Character: Self

Episode Count: 10

Vote Count: 63

The Mandalorian

After the fall of the Galactic Empire, lawlessness has spread throughout the galaxy. A lone gunfighter makes his way through the outer reaches, earning his keep as a bounty hunter.

Release Date: 2019-11-12

Department: Production

Job: Executive Producer

Character: Trapper Wolf

Episode Count: 24

Vote Count: 10217

The Chef Show

Writer, director and food enthusiast Jon Favreau and chef Roy Choi explore food in and out of the kitchen with accomplished chefs and celebrity friends.

Release Date: 2019-06-07

Character: Self

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 39

LEGO Star Wars: All-Stars

An adventure series that spans all Star Wars eras featuring LEGO versions of the fresh faces of the Star Wars galaxy alongside iconic heroes including Kylo Ren, R2-D2, Young Han, Chewie, Young Lando, BB-8 and General Leia.

Release Date: 2018-11-10

Character: C1-10P a.k.a. 'Chopper' (voice)

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 19

Star Wars Resistance

Kazuda Xiono, a young pilot for the Resistance, is tasked with a top secret mission to investigate the First Order, a growing threat in the galaxy.

Release Date: 2018-10-07

Department: Production

Job: Executive Producer

Character: Kowakians (voice)

Episode Count: 21

Vote Count: 138

Star Wars: Forces of Destiny

An animated micro-series starring Rey, Jyn Erso, Princess Leia, Ahsoka Tano, and more. Small moments and everyday decisions shape a larger heroic saga.

Release Date: 2017-07-03

Department: Production

Job: Executive Producer

Character: Stormtrooper (voice)

Episode Count: 16

Vote Count: 60

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

A rogue band of resistance fighters unite for a mission to steal the Death Star plans and bring a new hope to the galaxy.

Release Date: 2016-12-14

Character: Additional Voices (voice)

Vote Count: 15392

Star Wars Rebels: The Siege of Lothal

The Ghost crew and their allies face Darth Vader for the first time and Ahsoka Tano discovers the true identity of Darth Vader.

Release Date: 2015-04-18

Department: Production

Job: Executive Producer

Character: Chopper (voice) (uncredited)

Vote Count: 82

Star Wars Rebels

Set between the events of Star Wars: Episodes III and IV, the story unfolds during a dark time when the evil Galactic Empire is tightening its grip of power on the galaxy. Imperial forces have occupied a remote planet and are ruining the lives of its people. The motley but clever crew of the starship Ghost — cowboy Jedi Kanan, ace pilot Hera, street-smart teenager Ezra, the “muscle” Zeb, warrior firebrand Sabine, and cantankerous old astromech droid Chopper — is among a select few who are brave enough to stand against the Empire. Together, they will face threatening new villains, encounter colorful adversaries, embark on thrilling adventures, and become heroes with the power to ignite a rebellion.

Release Date: 2014-10-13

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Character: C1-10P 'Chopper' (voice) (uncredited)

Episode Count: 14

Vote Count: 870

Star Wars Rebels: Spark of Rebellion

Ezra Bridger encounters the Ghost crew and joins them on a mission to free Wookiees from an Imperial Star Destroyer.

Release Date: 2014-10-03

Department: Production

Job: Executive Producer

Character: C1-10P aka Chopper (voice) (uncredited)

Vote Count: 144

Star Wars: The Clone Wars

As the Clone Wars sweep through the galaxy, the heroic Jedi Knights struggle to maintain order and restore peace. More and more systems are falling prey to the forces of the dark side as the Galactic Republic slips further and further under the sway of the Separatists and their never-ending droid army. Anakin Skywalker and his Padawan learner Ahsoka Tano find themselves on a mission with far-reaching consequences, one that brings them face-to-face with crime lord Jabba the Hutt. But Count Dooku and his sinister agents, including the nefarious Asajj Ventress, will stop at nothing to ensure that Anakin and Ahsoka fail at their quest. Meanwhile, on the front lines of the Clone Wars, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Master Yoda lead the massive clone army in a valiant effort to resist the forces of the dark side...

Release Date: 2008-08-05

Department: Directing

Job: Director

Vote Count: 2029

Untitled New Republic Era Star Wars Film

Focuses on the escalating war between the Imperial Remnant and the fledgling New Republic, and serves as a culmination of interconnected stories from The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, and Ahsoka.

Department: Directing

Job: Director

Star Wars: The Clone Wars — The Lost Missions

Against a backdrop of ever-shifting loyalties, uneasy alliances and ancient hostilities, the conflict between the Republic and the Separatists ramps up, setting the stage for Darth Sidious' ultimate act of treachery against the Jedi. In these uncertain times, some of the deepest mysteries of the light and dark sides of the Force are revealed as an intrepid clone trooper uncovers a shocking conspiracy, Anakin Skywalker's closest relationship is tested to its limits, and Master Yoda makes a discovery that could forever change the balance of power in the galaxy.

Release Date: 2014-03-07

Department: Directing

Job: Director

I Know That Voice

Filmmaker Lawrence Shapiro discusses voice-over acting with the talented people behind the characters.

Release Date: 2014-01-07

Character: Self

Vote Count: 97

Savage Opress

Three Star Wars: The Clone Wars episodes joined together that introduce Savage Opress. Aired in cinemas in December 2010.

Release Date: 2010-06-12

Department: Directing

Job: Director

Vote Count: 1

Star Wars: The Clone Wars

Yoda, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker, Mace Windu and other Jedi Knights lead the Grand Army of the Republic against the droid army of the Separatists.

Release Date: 2008-10-03

Department: Production

Job: Executive Producer

Character: Embo / Black Sun Leader #2 (voice)

Episode Count: 12

Vote Count: 2068

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Avatar: The Last Airbender

In a war-torn world of elemental magic, a young boy reawakens to undertake a dangerous mystic quest to fulfill his destiny as the Avatar, and bring peace to the world.

Release Date: 2005-02-21

Department: Directing

Job: Director

Episode Count: 9

Vote Count: 4246

Dave the Barbarian

This animated comedy series is set in the Middle Ages and follows the title character, Dave, in his comedic adventures with his family (his sisters, Candy and Fang) as they protect themselves and their family from a world of oddball foes. Dave himself combines strength with an appreciation of the finer things in life, including origami, bird watching, and even gourmet cooking.

Release Date: 2004-01-23

Department: Art

Job: Storyboard Artist

Episode Count: 8

Vote Count: 105