J.J. Abrams has achieved more in the past decade than most directors do in their entire career. Think about it, he's been passed the reins to some of the biggest blockbuster franchises of all time. These include: Star Trek, Mission Impossible and Star Wars...STAR WARS! A genuine fan of film since his childhood, saying that Abrams is living his dream would be a serious understatement. With an incredible eye for fun, nostalgia and electrifying pacing, Abrams has not only been able to reignite these franchises to entertain modern audiences, but please most of the diehard fans as well. It was the balance of the excitement, nostalgia and heart within his work that I wanted to capture in this latest instalment of The Works. Plus I thought It would be neat to chronicle his career prior to earning the unbelievable position of directing Star Wars: Episode VII.

I'd also like to note that J.J. Abrams - The Works not only covers his four features, but also episodes of select television programs he both created and directed.

Clips from 'Mission Impossible III', 'Star Trek', 'Super 8' and 'Star Trek Into Darkness' remain courtesy of Paramount Pictures, © TM & Copyright 2006, 2009, 2011, 2013.

Clips from the episodes 'Todd Mulcahy Parts 1&2' of 'Felicity' remain courtesy of Touchstone Television, © TM & Copyright 1999

Clips from the episode 'Truth Be Told' of 'Alias' remain courtesy of the American Broadcasting Company, © TM & Copyright 2001

Clips from the episodes 'Pilot, Parts 1&2' of 'Lost' remain courtesy of the American Broadcasting Company, © TM & Copyright 2004

'Logos/Pranking the Natives', 'Helluvacopter Chase' and 'Letting Go' by Michael Giacchino remain courtesy of Varese Sarabande, © TM & Copyright 2013, 2006, 2011.

'The Works' is a non-profit project intended for entertainment purposes only. No copyright laws were intended to be broken. All rights to any material used remain courtesy of their respective owners.

Edited By Joel Walden, © 2013