Visual Futurist: The Art & Life of Syd Mead

2006NR1h 47m9

Enter the world of Syd Mead, legendary 'Visual Futurist' behind such films as 'Blade Runner', 'TRON', 'Aliens', '2010', and experience his Art like never before. Explore his life and career spanning the entire design spectrum from his...

Enter the world of Syd Mead, legendary 'Visual Futurist' behind such films as 'Blade Runner', 'TRON', 'Aliens', '2010', and experience his Art like never before. Explore his life and career spanning the entire design spectrum from his early beginnings at Ford, and designing consumer products for Philips, to 747 interiors in the Middle East, including a yacht for Donald Trump. This feature length documentary offers a compelling portrait of a man revered around the world, and a detailed look into the world of design, including work by the artist which has never been seen, until now. Includes interviews with Michael Deeley, Producer 'Blade Runner'; Steven Lisberger, Director 'TRON'; Katy Haber, Production Executive 'Blade Runner'; Richard Taylor, Effects Supervisor 'TRON'; Gene Winfield, Car Builder 'Blade Runner'; Paul M. Sammon, Author 'Future Noir'; Bob Gurr, Famed Disney Imagineer; Chuck Jordan, Design Chief, General Motors, and many more...


Info about Visual Futurist: The Art & Life of Syd Mead

Studio(s): Sledgehammer Films

Originally Released: Jul 23, 2006

Budget: $25,000.00

Genres:Biography, Documentary