It was with great sadness today that we read of the tragic passing of Adam Yauch at the age of just 47. As a member of the Beastie Boys, Yauch was an icon of American music, and for the last decade his involvement with Oscilloscope Laboratories, the film company he co-founded, made him a beloved figure within U.S. independent cinema.
Until earlier this year, Yauch was an Ifp board member, and on the Ifp website Executive Director Joana Vicente offers the following tribute:
On behalf of the Ifp staff and board of directors, we are deeply saddened by the passing of former board member Adam Yauch. Adam was an incredibly talented and passionate individual who brought a special uniqueness to the Ifp. Adam supported the work of different filmmakers with different perspectives, many of whose voices would not otherwise be heard. He wholly embraced Ifp’s mission and was an...
Until earlier this year, Yauch was an Ifp board member, and on the Ifp website Executive Director Joana Vicente offers the following tribute:
On behalf of the Ifp staff and board of directors, we are deeply saddened by the passing of former board member Adam Yauch. Adam was an incredibly talented and passionate individual who brought a special uniqueness to the Ifp. Adam supported the work of different filmmakers with different perspectives, many of whose voices would not otherwise be heard. He wholly embraced Ifp’s mission and was an...
- 5/5/2012
- by Nick Dawson
- Filmmaker Magazine - Blog
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