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Remembering Arthur

In this feature length documentary, filmmaker Arthur Lipsett's close friend Martin Lavut documents the influence of the eccentric Oscar-nominated film genius. The world of cinema tragically lost Lipsett in 1986 when the Montreal-born artist committed suicide 2 weeks before his 50th birthday. This feature documentary celebrates the life and legacy of one of Canada's greatest creative minds, who began his filmmaking career at the NFB.
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In this feature length documentary, filmmaker Arthur Lipsett's close friend Martin Lavut documents the influence of the eccentric Oscar-nominated film genius. The world of cinema tragically lost Lipsett in 1986 when the Montreal-born artist committed suicide 2 weeks before his 50th birthday. This feature documentary celebrates the life and legacy of one of Canada's greatest creative minds, who began his filmmaking career at the NFB.

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  • writer
    Martin Lavut
  • director
    Martin Lavut
  • producer
    Dennis Mohr
  • executive producer
    Arnie Gelbart
    Martin Lavut
  • consulting producer
    Amelia Does
  • director of photography
    Andrew Watt
  • editor
    Rob Ruzic
  • sound recordist
    Glenn Hodgins
  • original music
    Tutu Combo
  • post-production sound services
    Soundsketch Inc.
  • sound editor
    Michael B. Forsey
  • sound mix facility
    Wanted Post Inc.
  • mix engineer
    John YJ Carey
    Michael B. Forsey
  • foley artist
    Andy Malcolm
  • foley recording engineer
    Stephen Muir
  • special consultant
    Christopher Nutter
    Lois Siegel
  • additional photography
    Volker Seding
    Martin Lavut
  • post-production consultant
    Michael E. Phillips
  • legal services
    Robert Budreau
  • insurance
    Unionville Insurance Brokers
    Judy Heron
  • accountant
    Gore & Associates, CA
    Kevin Fretz
Remembering Arthur
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