photo credit: Adrian Mendoza
Academy Award winning cinematographer Haskell Wexler, ASC, uses his mini DV camera to record a closeup of a Packard automobile hood ornament. He was in Modesto on May 31, 2008 to speak on a panel to commemorate the 35th Anniversary of George Lucas’ breakthrough film, American Graffiti. Wexler served as the visual consultant for the film.
Cinematographer Haskell Wexler, left, and George Lucas on the set of American Graffiti during filming of the classic movie based on Lucas’ teenage years cruising the streets of Modesto. Wexler, a multiple Oscar-winning artist, will be at the Graffiti Summer Tribute to the film at the State Theatre. (LUCASFILM LTD)
Celebration on May 31st in Modesto, CA
The 35th Anniversary of American Graffiti
