Amsel: Illustrator of the Lost Art

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Dec 1

Giving thanks / Remembering Greg Hildebrandt (1939-2024)

OUR GRATITUDE As November comes to a close, I want to give thanks to all of you for your ongoing support of this project. Whether you’ve...

Jul 9

The last trip...and meeting a legend.

I recently flew yet again to the east coast to film some interviews. Barring any surprises, this will very likely be my last major trip...

Jun 5

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

As University of the Arts closes, estate of late “Indiana Jones” artist alleges fraudulent copyright filings, and demands access to original

May 29

Robert Tanenbaum

My most recent interview, filmed less than two weeks ago, was with artist and poster illustrator Robert Tanenbaum. Tanenbaum’s work...

May 27

Clark Silva on Amsel, Leyendecker, and reading between the lines

I’m still eager to catch up on writing about some recent interviews done for the film. One example, filmed just a few weeks ago, was with...

May 25

R.I.P.: JUDY POLIKOFF (1943-2024), the woman who probably saved my film.

I just learned this morning that Judith Eileen Polikoff passed away last January 16th. My deepest sympathies go out to her family and...

May 19

Merv Bloch: A Lifelong Movie Marketing Odyssey

The interviews done for the documentary include some distinguished names in the advertising world, from Spiros Angelikas to Mike...

Apr 14

Spring match promo now up! / Bob Peak inspired concert / Byrd GoFundMe updates / In memoriam: Martin Radeer

There are a number of updates this week that I wanted to share... SPRING MATCH CAMPAIGN: Own one of Richard Amsel's personal MAD MAX...

Apr 13

SPRING MATCH CAMPAIGN: Own one of Amsel's personal MAD MAX posters!

Our fiscal sponsor, Fractured Atlas, is distributing $1,000 to 20 different projects for their annual Spring Match campaign. Every...

Mar 25

DISNEY IN-BETWEEN / 1 week left in our March promo!

DISNEY IN-BETWEEN Last summer I interviewed Stephen Anderson, a longtime animator, writer, and director behind such wondrous, charming...

Mar 22

AMSEL wins "Best LGBTQ+ Trailer" at Movie Trailers festival

While the film itself has a while to go, our teaser trailer recently won for the "Best LGBTQ+ Movie Trailer" at WILDSOUND'S Movie Trailer...

Mar 21

David Byrd fundraiser / Dawn Baillie show at NYC's POSTER HOUSE / March donation promo!

Hey guys, now that we’re approaching the end of March, I thought it’d be better to consolidate some recent updates and news... FUNDRAISER...

Feb 29

March donation promo – signed RAIDERS illustrated screenplays!

There’s just one day left to donate for our February promo, and enter to win a signed copy of David Edward Byrd’s extraordinary book,...

Feb 1

February fundraising promo: "You made me love you..."

Today would have been Clark Gable's 123rd birthday. Every time I think of him, several things cross my mind: his dashing Rhett Butler in...

Jan 29

The clock ticks on / "What's the progression?"

January has somehow completely flown me by. While I keep myself busy every day, I find myself falling behind on anticipated targets. I’ve...

Dec 31, 2023

Giving thanks for everything in 2023!

With the tumultuous happenings in the entertainment industry this year, which personally affected yours truly, it's easy to want to...

Dec 22, 2023

Happy Holidays!

As we celebrate the holiday season, I wanted to reach out and thank all of you for your continued support. Whether you were able to make...

Dec 1, 2023

Book update: RICHARD AMSEL: THE ART OF ENTERTAINMENT

For Immediate Release RICHARD AMSEL: THE ART OF ENTERTAINMENT to explore the life and work of celebrated illustrator Richard Amsel In...

Nov 18, 2023

Trying to do justice to that Amsel magic...

Some years ago I posted this video montage, illustrating a "before and after" comparison of old and new images. My aim was to show not...

Nov 15, 2023

Receive credits on the film! / New rewards incentives! / THE BOOK!

As the year comes to a close, I wanted to update people on what’s happening with the film. Right now we’re still editing AND doing some...

Oct 17, 2023

Howard Chaykin: Hell on Wheels, and all things awesome.

It's a bit embarrassing how I've failed to give proper writeups to key contributors over the years, particularly those interviews I...

Oct 16, 2023

Alice "Bunny" Carter's speech at The Society of Illustrators Hall of Fame event

I previously wrote about Richard Amsel's posthumous honor of being inducted into The Society of Illustrators Hall of Fame, in a special...

Oct 15, 2023

Sid Ganis: ”I'm a part of this thing, motion pictures…”

It’s an interview I’d been trying to get for eight years: SID GANIS, the former SVP of Lucasfilm, who played a critical role in the...

Sep 28, 2023

New donation incentives...and an October RAIDERS giveaway!

During my recent PR/marketing push, I was surprised by how well the postcards were received by people. I have quite a few left over for...