FilmRise to Rep Doc on Artist Lance Letscher

FilmRise has picked up the global rights for The Secret Life of Lance Letscher, a documentary that marks the directorial debut of Oscar-nominated film editor Sandra Adair (Dazed and Confused, Boyhood, School of Rock).

The Secret Life of Lance Letscher, which made its world premiere at this year’s South by Southwest Film Festival, will be released by FilmRise in late 2017. The doc is a psychological portrait of internationally known visual artist Lance Letscher. It was produced by Kristi Frazier and Adair, with Jill and Robert Turner serving as executive producers.

Adair commented: “Initially, I was motivated to follow Lance as he took on a new medium: metal. Lance is known for his intricate, museum-quality paper collages and I wanted to document this transition. But as I came to know Lance, he revealed his profoundly moving personal story with a poetic ability to articulate his ideas about creativity and the subconscious. I was struck by how his tumultuous life was reflected in the work, and his unwavering determination to battle his demons through his art.”

“Sandra Adair has created a unique portrait of a brilliant and complicated artist that I’m certain will resonate with audiences everywhere,” added Danny Fisher, the CEO of FilmRise. “We’re thrilled to present this compelling documentary to viewers worldwide later this year.”