When watching Star Trek’s many episodes and movies, you sometimes don’t realise what goes on behind the scenes. For example, those people who designed the iconic starships, fought epic space battles, and even created a starfield curtain for “Ten Forward”. However, the upcoming documentary, fronted by the legendary Star Trek designer Doug Drexler, shines a light on his own career with Trek and also on the wider behind-the-scenes of the many productions.
As of the time of writing, the “TREK STAR: The Doug Drexler Documentary” is still raising money on Kickstarter. If you’re interested in supporting the project, you can donate and receive rewards at various levels. Below, you’ll find an EXCLUSIVE clip from the documentary, provided by Doug and his team. Here Doug talks about “Aircraft Logic” and how that makes Star Trek Starships so distinctive.
Trek Central’s Jack had the chance to beam down for an interview with Doug Drexler. You can watch that below. Additionally, if you’re a Patreon Supporter of Trek Central, you can watch an extended interview with discussions about Battlestar Galactica and more. Simply click HERE.
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Go behind-the-scenes with legendary Star Trek designer DOUG DREXLER in this new Documentary! As of November 18th, with just under 40 hours to go until the Kickstarter ends, the project became fully funded. As such, Doug’s documentary will now be made and produced. The upcoming documentary dives into the exciting career of Doug Drexler. From designing Enterprises, blowing up Cylons and much more. Doug is a winner of American and British Academy Awards.
Doug has worked in more creative capacities on Star Trek than anyone in its 60-year history. Makeup artist, graphic designer, VFX artist, and Illustrator. His credits include Star Trek: The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Voyager, Enterprise, and Picard. Drexler also served as VFX CG supervisor on Battlestar Galactica and a designer on Seth MacFarlane’s The Orville.
His amalgam of technical proficiency and keen sense of humour set him apart. With a quick wit and infectious charm, Drexler has a knack for infusing his work with a playful and lighthearted touch. His ability to inject humour into his creations has made him a favourite among fans and colleagues alike.
Production will continue into early 2026, with the finished film debuting in Star Trek’s 60th Anniversary Year!
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