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www.RICHARDAMSELMOVIE.com
Through an exclusive agreement with the Richard Amsel estate,
CINEMALAD PRODUCTIONS is excited to announce a feature documentary
now in the final stages of production, and the development of
a new definitive retrospective book on the late artist’s work.
AMSEL: ILLUSTRATOR OF THE LOST ART is a forthcoming documentary profiling the life and work of RICHARD AMSEL (1947-1985).
One of the most prolific and popular American illustrators of the 1970s and 1980s, Amsel remains a titanic figure in the world of entertainment art. From his celebrated covers for TV GUIDE, to portraits of legendary personalities like Bette Midler, Lily Tomlin, and Barbra Streisand, to his remarkable posters for films such as RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK, HELLO DOLLY, THE STING, FLASH GORDON, THE DARK CRYSTAL, and MAD MAX BEYOND THUNDERDOME, Amsel’s work has inspired generations of illustrators, and continues to be enjoyed by millions of art and film lovers around the world.
Tragically, Amsel’s life and career were all too brief, and the aim of the film is to celebrate his work, preserve his creative legacy, and shed light on an enigmatic life that was every bit as colorful and wondrous as the art itself.
Filmmaker Adam McDaniel has traveled extensively throughout the United States, conducting over 50 interviews with Amsel’s friends and family, colleagues, classmates, teachers, and art collectors, as well as new generations of artists who Amsel inspired.
In an exclusive arrangement with the Amsel estate, filmmaker Adam McDaniel is also developing an extensive retrospective book on Richard Amsel’s work and career, featuring selections from the hundreds of images McDaniel has collected over the years, including some that have never before been published, each digitally color-corrected and restored. This will allow for some of the artist’s most iconic works to be seen in a new and improved light.
Both endeavors represent the culmination of over a decade of research into Amsel's life and work.
RICHARD AMSEL
(1947-1985)
The Teaser Trailer
YOUR SUPPORT MAKES A DIFFERENCE.
AMSEL: ILLUSTRATOR OF THE LOST ART is a sponsored project of FRACTURED ATLAS, a non-profit 501(c)(3) arts service organization legally registered as a charity to fundraise throughout the United States. Donations to the documentary are fully tax-deductible where applicable by law.
Please refer to our DONATIONS page for more information.
Thank you all for your support! We've already crossed the $40k fundraising milestone!
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Media inquiries may be directed to richardamselproject@gmail.com. Go to our PRESS page for more information.
If you knew Richard Amsel, collect any of his original works, or were inspired by him, we’d like to invite you to be a part of our project. This documentary is ever-evolving, with interviews planned throughout the United States over the next year. If you wish to participate, please CONTACT US! We look forward to hearing from you!
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