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DGA QUARTERLY 69 Invented Worlds H O L LY W O O D H A S O F T E N been referred to as a fantasy factory—a place where both reality and make-believe are plumbed from the vast recesses of the filmmakers' imaginations. But when directors delve into literal fantasy and futurism, that imagination is allowed to run truly wild. There have been countless milestones over the years that point to the medium's ability to transport us to worlds that only exist in the movies; here are a few choice examples. By Steve Chagollan