BIOPIC IN DEVELOPMENT
A Native artist of the Crow Tribe lives on the edge as he breaks barriers in the Fine Art world while opening spiritual realms in his paintings.
In Development
INSPIRED BY A TRUE ADVENTURE
CRY OF THE THUNDERBIRD is a drama adapted from both the award-winning biography and the award-winning feature documentary portraying the life and art of groundbreaking Crow artist, Earl Biss. Watch for exciting news as the journey of the production evolves. The film will mostly be shot in New Mexico, along with some scenes in Aspen, Colorado, and the Crow Nation in Montana.
Earl's family members, Native cultural consultants, and art experts are consultants for the drama, as they were for the biography and documentary.
Book and Documentary info: EarlBissMovie.com
Find us on IMDb: Cry of the Thunderbird
Adapted from the Biss Documentary and Book
The Documentary
The Documentary
The Documentary
“EARL BISS, The Spirit Who Walks Among His People” is an award-winning documentary that sheds light on this ground breaking, dynamic, mystical, and controversial Crow artist. Earl Biss (1947 – 1998) was a profound contributor to the explosion of Southwestern Art in the last half of the 20th century, and particularly to the rise of Contemporary Native American Art.
The Book
The Documentary
The Documentary
EXPERIENCES WITH EARL BISS: The Spirit Who Walks Among His People
By Lisa Gerstner. An international award-winning book, the author worked directly with the artist in 1994-1995 when Earl Biss asked her to write his biography.
THE TEAM
Executive Producer / Writer / Producer
Executive Producer / Writer / Producer
Executive Producer / Writer / Producer
LISA GERSTNER
Lisa directed and produced the award-winning documentary EARL BISS – THE SPIRIT WHO WALKS AMONG HIS PEOPLE, co-produced docudrama, OPENINGS: THE SEARCH FOR HARRY, produced and scored GIRLS ON PURPOSE, and directed/produced a number of artistic educational videos for American Design Ltd and Boulder Valley Schools. Earl Biss’ chosen biographer, Lisa authored the award-winning book EXPERIENCES WITH EARL BISS – THE SPIRIT WHO WALKS AMONG HIS PEOPLE. IMDb
Producer
Executive Producer / Writer / Producer
Executive Producer / Writer / Producer
CHIP COMINS
Chip is Chairman and CEO of American Renewable Energy Institute, Founder of AREDAY Summit, Expo and Film Festival, Managing Director of WEnergy, and President and CEO of American Spirit Productions. He has produced film for educational and broadcast television markets, including National Renewable Energy Laboratory, BET and Discovery Network, DOE Wind Powering America, PBS, and Link TV. AREI AmericanSpiritProductions.com
Executive Producer
Executive Producer / Writer / Producer
Executive Producer
PAUL ZUEGER
President of American Design LTD (ADL), Paul represented Earl Biss for the last ten years of Earl’s life. In the Fine Arts business for over forty years, ADL currently operates a number of galleries in Colorado and New Mexico, representing artists from all over the world. ADL supports documentaries and publishes books on noted artists. AmericanDesignLTD.com
Story Consultant
Cultural Consultant
Executive Producer
JAMES V. HART
A celebrated screenwriter, consultant and producer, James is known for such screenplays as DRACULA, directed by Francis Ford Coppola; HOOK, directed by Steven Spielberg, AUGUST RUSH, directed by Kirsten Sheridan, MUPPET TREASURE ISLAND, directed by Brian Henson, and CONTACT, directed by Robert Zemeckis. His renowned story mapping tool, TheHartChart was launched at the 2015 Austin Film Festival. IMDb HartChart.com
Cultural Consultant
Cultural Consultant
Cultural Consultant
CARY MORIN
A Crow Tribal member well versed in the culture of the Apsáalooke, Cary has won numerous awards for song writing. Described as “one of the best acoustic pickers on the scene today,” Cary brings together the great musical traditions of America and beyond like no other. CaryMorin.com
Producer (attached)
Cultural Consultant
Cultural Consultant
KAREN MOORE
Line producing is in good hands with award-winning producer, Karen Moore. She has enjoyed a thirty-year career in high-end television production, working on some of the most successful shows of recent times. Producer of fully 20 episodes of BREAKING BAD, Karen also produced multiple episodes of HANNIBAL, HOUSE OF CARDS, CHAMBERS, BLOOD & OIL and VEGAS. IMDb
Co-Producer
Post-production consultant (attached)
Associate Producer
LUCAS CORVATTA
A filmmaker, comedian and actor of Spanish and Native descent, Lucas has co-hosted shows like DUKE CITY COMEDY LEAGUE and hosted panels at comic-cons and various events. His film and TV work includes roles in DARK WINDS, PERSECUTED, WARRIOR WOMAN and OLE POSOLE. As a passionate LGBTQ+ advocate, he uses his platform to promote awareness for suicide prevention and marginalized communities. IMDb
Associate Producer
Post-production consultant (attached)
Associate Producer
FREE BEAR
Fifteen years in the TV and film industry, Free Bear (Lakota) works in various roles, including camera, video assist and producer. He has overseen Link TV broadcasts for which he also helped create FIRST PEOPLE'S TELEVISION. His contributions span over 25 films such as FINCH, THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN, and INDEPENDENCE DAY: RESURGENCE. Free remains passionate about movies that inspire social and environmental awareness. IMDb
Post-production consultant (attached)
Post-production consultant (attached)
Post-production consultant (attached)
JAYME S. PARKER
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. IMDB
From Script to Screen: THE JOURNEY BEGINS
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