EARL BISS
Documentary
About the Film
In his own words, EARL BISS reveals his joyous, dynamic, tumultuous journey to success in the art world. Stories from members of the Crow Nation, friends and family, and art patrons provide further understanding of the art and life of this mystical, controversial artist.
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I believe in magic. In fact, I live magic. There is no other way to be that is real.
~ Earl Biss
EARL BISS - Crow Artist
EARL BISS was a catalyst during the golden era when a group of young Native artists came through the Institute of American Indian Art and transformed Native art from primitive, stylized forms to fine art. This miracle generation contributed to the explosion of Contemporary Southwest Art that began in the 1960s. Considered the lead Native American painter of this movement by many critics, Biss was recognized by one Southwest art critic and collector as the greatest colorist of the 20th Century.
Influenced by European masters, yet forging an evolving style all his own, Biss drew upon his rich heritage of the Crow Indians – the Apsáalooke – as a primary force shaping his art. At the heart of his work was always his love of the Apsáalooke, which shone through his art like a beacon of light bursting through a storm.
Coming Soon
EARL BISS - The Spirit Who Walks Among His People is a feature length-documentary currently in post-production. The film will be screened in spring of 2020.
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EXHIBIT/FILM PREVIEW/BOOK SIGNING EVENT
Author/Filmmaker,
Lisa Gerstner in Attendance
See a 15 minute film preview!
Santa Fe Indian Market
Friday, August 16, 4:00 & 5:30 pm
Saturday, August 17, 10:00 am & 1:30 pm
120 W San Francisco St, Santa Fe, NM
CREW
LISA GERSTNER: Director/Producer
Author of the biography "Experiences with Earl Biss", Lisa Gerstner is a producer, director, film score composer, writer, and artist. She has co-produced a feature film, produced a documentary, and directed/produced many educational videos in the arts field, including a series of short films on renown sculptor, Gib Singleton. Well versed in multiple creative disciplines, film brings together her skills to produce highly engaging stories. She is adept at getting to the heart of a message and portraying it in a way that resonates deeply with the audience for which it is intended. Lisa has a Master of Science in Education Media Design and Technology, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts.
PAUL ZUEGER: Executive Producer
President of American Design Ltd (ADL), Paul Zueger has been in the Fine Arts Business for over 40 years. His company handles artwork from prominent artists from all over the world. ADL is a key sponsor for the Earl Biss Documentary and the publisher of two art books and a biography on the artist. He is dedicated to putting forth the legacy of master oil painter, Earl Biss, in a number of ways.
JAYME S. PARKER: Film Consultant
Twenty-four years in the motion picture industry, Jayme served as a documentary producer and network TV camera operator (NBC), managed a Post-Production Facility in Toronto, was instrumental in the application of Digital Sound to Feature Films, and earned several nominations and awards, including Golden Reel and Oscar. Jayme has worked on numerous major films such as Field of Dreams, Lethal Weapon 3, The Thin Red Line, Die Hard 2, and The Bridges of Madison County.
For this film, Jayme lends his expertise as film consultant, co-editor, and audio post-production
TOM BOSTON: Sound Recorder
Tom holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in music composition and performance. Tom has live recording experience using the Tascam 680 digital recorder for film/video production: Documentaries - “Girls on Purpose”, “Earl Biss - The Spirit Who Walks Among His People”, Gib Singleton art videos. He has live-sound mixing experience for a large ECK Temple in Lakewood Colorado using Midas M32R digital mixer. Tom has mentored under award-winning motion picture sound production engineer, Jayme Parker. He also has professional live performing experience in Pop/Rock/Jazz bands.
JOEL SHUTE: Camera/Grip
An expert kayaker and back country skier, Joel Shute has shot and edited extreme skiing videos in Alaska and Colorado. Joel is a nature photographer which developed in his work as a botanist and as an avid outdoorsman. Currently, Assistant Manager for Pipeline Solutions LLC, Joel has a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies.
OUR SPONSERS
Gib Singleton Museum of Fine Art
Victor L Abbo Law Offices
Wild Horse Films LLC invites additional sponsors to support the legacy of Crow artist, Earl Biss.
Production Stills
Earl Biss. Photograph by Miriam Reed.
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