(December , 2007, Beverly Hills, CA) When the filmmakers at Red Dot Film Studios set out to create Indyfans and the Quest for Fortune and Glory, the definitive documentary on the fandom surrounding cinema's most famous archeologist/adventurer, they began on a journey of discovery befitting their subject. While the documentary focuses on all things Indiana Jones; from fans to the cast and crew and their thoughts on the fans; it also demanded a look back into nearly three decades of film history to discover the origins of Indiana Jones. Perhaps the person, who had the most impact in establishing the definitive look of Indiana Jones in Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), was none other than Academy Award Nominated Costume Designer and president of the Hollywood Costume Designers Guild, Dr. Deborah Nadoolman Landis.
Landis, on a tour promoting her new book; Dressed: a Century of Hollywood Costume Design which showcases one hundred years of Hollywood's most tantalizing costumes and the characters they helped bring to life, sat down with the makers of Indyfans to share her recollections on creating the costume for Indiana Jones.
When creating the rugged look of Indiana Jones, easily one of Hollywood's most recognizable screen heroes, Landis tells Indyfans about the color palate chosen for Indy, creating the right hat, and dives deep into her own personal "archives" and talks about many of the supporting characters, including Marion Ravenwood (Karen Allen), Belloq (Paul Freeman), and even the Hovito Indians.
In his interview with Deborah Nadoolman Landis, Indyfans producer and director, Brandon Kleyla, asks her what it is like knowing that so many people replicate her Indiana Jones costume, and strive to get it as accurate to her original design as possible.
"Having the caliber of a renowned film talent like, Deborah Nadoolman Landis, who has not only contributed to Raiders of the Lost Ark, but other classic films like Animal House (1978), 1941 (1979), The Blues Brothers (1980), Three Amigos (1986) and Coming to America (1988), having her as a part of Indyfans is truly an honor" said Kleyla. "I know I speak for Indy fans around the world in saying our hats, particularly our fedoras, are off to her for designing one of the coolest looking heroes in history!"
Deborah Nadoolman Landis' account adds to impressive list of interviews in the film Indyfans on the impact of what the character of Indiana Jones has had on fans. The Indyfans documentary is due for release in Fall of 2008, around the DVD release of the much anticipated fourth installment in action series, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, starring Harrison Ford, with executive producer George Lucas, and director Steven Spielberg.
About Red Dot Film Studios:
Based in Camarillo, California, Red Dot Film Studios (www.reddotfilmstudios.com) is the force behind the film Indyfans and the Quest for Fortune and Glory, the first documentary to showcase the legions of fans devoted to Indiana Jones. Indyfans is the brainchild of Brandon Kleyla, who set out to uncover the secret of the long-lasting appeal of the globe-trotting archeologist. In keeping with the tradition of the Indiana Jones adventures, our hero soon discovers more than he bargained for. In his case, Kleyla finds a touching revelation and why these films are more than just a great "thrill ride", but have a lasting legacy that spans generations. For more information on the Indyfans documentary please visit www.indyfansfilm.com or www.myspace.com/indyfans
Press Contact: Mitchell Hallock at Indy Marketing Group, Mitchell@IndyMarketingGroup.com
photo credit: Jered Scott
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