Pablo Hidalgo joins the hosts of the Energis Podcast to chat about his own journey through the galaxy, from the realms of fandom to his current role as Senior Creative Executive Franchise Story figure and member of the Lucasfilm Story Group.
To celebrate “Star Wars Day,” we’re launching Energis Podcast with a very special guest: Pablo Hidalgo, Director of Franchise & Story at Lucasfilm and one of the most trusted voices behind the galaxy far, far away.
In this exclusive two-part premiere, Pablo shares how he went from a kid in Winnipeg obsessed with “Star Wars” to becoming the lore advisor behind films, series, and publishing. In Part 1, we dive into his early fandom, his wild Lucasfilm job interview story, and what it really means to be the keeper of “Star Wars” continuity.
Whether you’re a lifelong fan or just love stories of purpose-driven careers, this episode delivers inspiration, insight—and a few surprises.
🎯 In This Episode:
• Pablo’s journey from internet fandom to Lucasfilm legacy
• The role of a lore advisor—and why canon matters
• The origin story behind his Lucasfilm job offer
• Why creativity anchored in purpose leaves a legacy
