{"product_id":"amargosa-cinematographers-screener","title":"Amargosa Cinematographer's Screener","description":"Amargosa Cinematographer's Screener DVD VIDEO DOCUMENTARY Artist Life Sundance  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eType: \u003c\/label\u003e Movie \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePlatform: \u003c\/label\u003e DVD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/label\u003e Sundance Channel \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eReleased: \u003c\/label\u003e 2002 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eMedia: \u003c\/label\u003e DVD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cshortdescription\u003e\u003c\/shortdescription\u003eAMARGOSA  CINEMATOGRAPHER'S SCREENER\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAMARGOSA is presented by Sundance Channel and stands as an intimate cinematic portrait that explores the life and dedication of an individual artist working in an isolated desert community. Written and directed by Todd Robinson, the film blends observational documentary techniques with lyrical storytelling to highlight themes of solitude, resilience, and the transformative power of performance. The narrative focuses on the routines and creative rituals that sustain the artist’s work, using personal interviews, live performance sequences, and moments of quiet reflection to build an emotional throughline that resonates beyond the specific setting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCinematography by Curt Apduhan plays a central role in shaping the film’s atmosphere, emphasizing the stark beauty of the desert landscape and the intimate textures of the performance space. Visual choices—such as careful framing, attention to natural light, and contrasts between expansive exteriors and close, detailed interiors—serve both aesthetic and narrative purposes, reinforcing the themes of isolation and devotion. The film’s reception on the festival circuit and on television helped broaden awareness of its subject and the cultural significance of preserving small, unique artistic venues, while also showcasing the collaborative artistry of director and cinematographer. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Honors\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2002 National Emmy for Cinematography\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e72nd Academy Award Finalist — Best Documentary Feature\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrand Prize Winner — Best Film, 4th Annual Providence\/Rhode Island Film Festival\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBest Documentary Feature, 11th Cinequest San Jose Film Festival\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAudience Award — Best Documentary Feature, 6th Newport Beach Film Festival\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAudience Award — Best Feature, 2001 Fort Myers Beach Film Festival\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDirector of Photography: Curt Apduhan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRunning time: 94 minutes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(Cinematographer's screening copy, not for exhibition.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor DVD Player (North American NTSC)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Sundance Channel","offers":[{"title":"Used In Sleeve","offer_id":50706821415190,"sku":"123934","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/0377\/1710\/files\/202511315457534scan.jpg?v=1762922439","url":"https:\/\/www.neverdiemedia.com\/products\/amargosa-cinematographers-screener","provider":"NeverDieMedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}