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Release Date:
November 23, 2023
Original Title:
The Secret Cities of Mark Kistler
Genres:
Documentary
Production Companies:
Corgan Pictures
Production Countries:
United States of America
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 83
The untold story of the prolific artist behind the beloved 80's and 90's shows "The Secret City", "Draw Squad" and "Imagination Station". Mark Kistler became a well-known personality on classic PBS alongside Sesame Street, Mr. Rogers, Bob Ross, and Reading Rainbow. He helped shape a pivotal era of instructional programming for children in the pre-YouTube world, teaching 3D drawing before CGI. With over one-million books sold, the Emmy-award-winning host continues to inspire audiences through his incredible hand-drawn worlds and unique teaching philosophies.
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Art Department Assistant:
John Moon
Art Direction:
Matt Groller
Assistant Hairdresser:
Emily Hogue
Associate Producer:
Jeter Rhodes
Camera Operator:
Cameron Riddles
Cinematography:
Matthew Skala
Costume Assistant:
Minh Bach Thi Phan
Costume Consultant:
Avery Albert
Development Manager:
Aria Russo
Director:
Jason Corgan Brown
First Assistant Camera:
Cameron Riddles
Graphic Designer:
Sara Lewis
Key Makeup Artist:
Tomiko Taft
Producer:
Robert Neustadt
Jason Corgan Brown
Production Designer:
Jason Corgan Brown
Production Manager:
Ellie Stayner
Production Sound Mixer:
Daniel Martinez
Publicist:
Geoff Roberts
Storyboard Artist:
Taylor Torres
David Larks
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