The "Eyes of Texas" are upon
Chesley Bonestell and Melvin Schuetz!
Chesley Bonestell: A Brush With The Future co-producer and Bonestell historian Melvin Schuetz has just been honored by the Texas House of Representatives. Melvin was given this special recognition for being a “leading champion of the legacy of this remarkable American artist.”
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This special resolution, shown above, commends Melvin “for his contributions to this outstanding film.” All of us on the Chesley Bonestell film team are tremendously proud of him!
Incidentally, Melvin's screening of Chesley Bonestell: A Brush With The Future at the Hippodrome in Waco, Texas on October 29th is now sold out!
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Craig Barron Honored by Visual Effects Society
Craig Barron has been named a Fellow of the Visual Effects Society for his “exceptional achievements and sustained contributions to the art, science or business of visual effects.”
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Craig Barron discussing Chesley Bonestell’s work as a matte painter in Chesley Bonestell: A Brush With The Future
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We commend Craig on this prestigious honor. He plays a key role in Chesley Bonestell: A Brush With The Future, detailing Chesley’s prominent role in Hollywood as a visual effects matte painter for films that include The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Citizen Kane, The Magnificent Ambersons and The Fountainhead, to name a few.
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Personal Condolences from the Filmmaker
Within a very short time of each other, Jay Whipple Jr. and Paul G. Allen recently passed away. These gentlemen had strong connections with Chesley Bonestell’s art, and each played a key role in getting Chesley Bonestell: A Brush With The Future onto the screen.
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Jay Whipple Jr. served as a trustee of the Adler Planetarium and was a passionate collector of Bonestell paintings. Early on in the film's production, Jay helped me gain permission to shoot a temporary exhibition of Bonestell paintings at the Adler Planetarium. Later, he was instrumental in arranging an interview with astronomer Dr. Lucianne Walkowicz at the Adler. Both events are featured in the film.
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Vulcan, Inc.
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Paul G. Allen, through the auspices of his companies Bonestell LLC and Vulcan Inc., was instrumental in providing access to his collection of Bonestell memorabilia and paintings. Of particular note was his granting me permission to film a rarely seen installation presented by the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation, called “Imagined Futures.” That exhibition is featured in the film.
On behalf of everyone connected with the production of Chesley Bonestell: A Brush With The Future, I extend my sincerest condolences to the families of Jay Whipple Jr., Paul G. Allen and the employees of their companies. Without the support of these two gentlemen, this film would not have been possible.
- Douglass M. Stewart, Jr.
Producer/Writer/Director
Chesley Bonestell: A Brush With The Future
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Upcoming Screenings of
Chesley Bonestell: A Brush With The Future
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SOLD OUT!
Monday Oct. 29, 2018
The Waco Hippodrome
Waco, TX
Admission is free.
Q&A with the film's Co-Producer and Bonestell historian Melvin Schuetz after the screening.
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ADDITIONAL SCREENING ADDED!
Saturday Nov. 3, 2018
University of California Riverside
Riverside, CA
Admission is free.
There are now TWO screenings: one at 3PM and one at 7PM. A Q&A will be held after each screening with Douglass Stewart, rocket engineer Rocco Lardiere and space artist Don Davis. Both Mr. Lardiere and Mr. Davis appear in the film.
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Nov. 9, 2018
New Worlds Conference & Film Festival
Austin, TX
This event is open to the public and starts at 7pm. Please check our website for ticket information.
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Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019
Columbus College of Art and Design
Columbus, OH
Q&A with the film's Co-Producer Ron Miller, a CCAD alumnus. Please check our website for ticket information.
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NEW SCREENING!
Tuesday, Mar. 24, 2019
The Filoli Historic House and Garden
Woodside, CA 94062
Chesley helped design this American country estate while working with architect Willis Polk, "the man who rebuilt San Francisco." The buildings and grounds have been featured in television shows like Dynasty and films like Heaven Can Wait and The Wedding Planner.
A Q&A will be held after the screening with filmmaker Douglass Stewart and special guests. The event is open to the public. Tickets will be available through Filoli's website later this year at https://filoli.org/events/.
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