May 7, 2025:

AMSEL: ILLUSTRATOR OF THE LOST ART receives 2025 Communicator Award for Excellence
Work done for the forthcoming documentary has received a 2025 Communicator Award for Excellence, in the category of Social Content Series for Arts, Culture & Entertainment.

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June 5, 2024:

As University of the Arts closes, estate of late “Indiana Jones” artist alleges fraudulent copyright filings, and demands access to original works hidden away for 15 years
With the recent closure of Phildelphia’s University of the Arts, Howard Feinberg and Adam McDaniel are inquiring about the fate of a large collection of original artwork by the late illustrator, Richard Amsel.

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December 1, 2023:

RICHARD AMSEL: THE ART OF ENTERTAINMENT: Book to explore the life and work of celebrated illustrator Richard Amsel
In tandem with a feature documentary currently in post-production, the forthcoming book will reveal extensive details about one of the most popular entertainment artists of the 20th century, who tragically succumbed to AIDS complications in 1985

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August 2, 2023:

Filmmaker Adam McDaniel conducts video Q&A regarding AMSEL: ILLUSTRATOR OF THE LOST ART

Documentary to Profile the Late Illustrator Richard Amsel, Creator of “The Greatest Hand-Drawn Movie Poster of All Time”

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April 7, 2023:

AMSEL: ILLUSTRATOR OF THE LOST ART to Explore Life & Legacy of Celebrated "RAIDERS" Poster Artist

Documentary to Profile Richard Amsel, the Enigmatic Creator Behind “The Greatest Hand-Drawn Movie Poster of All Time”

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October 25, 2022:

Teaser Trailer Released For AMSEL: ILLUSTRATOR OF THE LOST ART

Documentary explores the life and work of celebrated movie poster artist Richard Amsel (1947-1985), an early victim of AIDS.