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Through historical interviews with Demetrios himself and current interviews with those who knew him best, we gain insight into his creative process, his inspirations and his legacy. The film takes us on a journey through some of his most iconic pieces, from his towering outdoor sculptures to his delicate mobiles, revealing the beauty and complexity of his art. Ultimately, the film celebrates the life of a true visionary whose work continues to inspire and captivate audiences today.

Credits

Producer/Director: Josh Aronson
Music: Charles Humenry
Editor: Faith Jones
Cameramen:  Randy Murdock, Scott Soens,
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​Sound Mixer: Nat Broderick

Production Photos / Stills

Trailer

​Director's Statement

PictureJosh Aronson, Director & Producer
When I began researching this film, I found many videos had been made about this well-known artist. But something fascinating about his ultimate work process grabbed my attention, triggering something very personal in my own artistic growth; that revelation revealed the path forward for me to make a film focusing on something unique about Aris’s method of work.

So, in “Aris Demetrios: Sculpture From The Heart,” I set out to explore this raw process of creating sculpture developed by a master artist in the last decades of his life. It was at this mature stage of his career that Aris began making small wood-carved maquettes as a basis for large scale works that were not just aesthetically beautiful, but also celebrated the human form and spirit.

Using interviews and footage of Aris before his passing, as well as conversations with those who knew and worked with him, I set out to present an unfiltered intimate look into the mind and heart of an artist who lived and breathed sculpture for 60 years. This film is a celebration of Aris Demetrios’s life's work, but also, for me, it was a personal contemplation of the process of artistic expression itself. In the making of the film, I was touched and inspired by Aris's methodical approach, his rigorous work ethic, and his unwavering dedication to craft.

​Ultimately, I hope this film is a tribute to those qualities in this artist. And, I hope the film invites viewers to appreciate the beauty and transcendent power of art.

Festivals
  • SoCal Film Awards
  • Docs Without Borders Film Festival
  • Big Sur Film Festival
  • FilmeArte Festival
  • ​Oregon Documentary Film Festival
  • Newport Beach Film Festival
  • ARFF Barcelona // International Awards
  • Monadnock International Film Festival
  • Independent Shorts Awards
  • Mesa International Film Festival
  • APEX Film Awards
  • Indie Short Fest
  • Golden Short Film Festival
  • Poulsbo Film Festival
  • Mindfield Film Festival - Albuquerque
  • New York International Film Awards - NYIFA
  • Oniros Film Awards - New York
  • Best Actor & Director Awards - New York
  • Markham (Canada) International Film Festival
  • Independent Shorts Awards - Best Editing & Best Original Score
  • International Sound & Film Music Festival
  • Montgomery International Film Festival
  • Green Jack International Film Festival
  • NHdocs: the New Haven Documentary Film Festival
  • Hercules Independent Film Festival
  • Grand Rapids Film Festival
  • Giove International Film Festival
  • Fotofilm International Short Film Festival
  • Indigo Moon Film Fest
  • Silicon Beach Film Festival
  • Milan Shorts Film Festival
  • Mindfield Film Festival - Albuquerque
  • LA Sun Film Fest
  • Boston Indie Film Festival
  • Rome World Cinema Fest​
  • World Indie Film Awards (International Film Festival & Awards)
  • ​AND MORE!