George Masa’s love for mountains changed America.
but when he died in 1933 he left no clues about who he really was, leading a filmmaker on a decades long search to uncover the remarkable story of the mysterious Japanese photographer.
Bonesteel Films is working with the Center For Independent Documentary as our primary Fiscal Sponsor
Click here for Paul’s director’s statement
The story of George Masa has captivated me since I first saw his photographs and his curious smiling face. Following the making of the “Mystery of George Masa” film (2002), this enigmatic man’s story and popularity grew but many mysteries remained and he continued to fascinate me (and many others) for decades.
This led to a partnership with Janet McCue and the Smokies Life to write a biography, (which will be published in September, 2024) about Masa, conducting in-depth research on a level never before possible. The discoveries made have astounded the team, creating an opportunity for a powerful and inspiring new film about the man we know as George Masa. It will tell an exciting, surprising and more culturally inclusive story to a new audience. -Paul
