''Temple of Art'' is a documentary film created and directed by

Allan Amato Allan Amato; (born July 18, 1974) is an American portrait photographer and film director. Career In 2005, Amato was working in advertising in New Orleans, but changed his career path after Hurricane Katrina forced him to relocate. Amato was ...

and Olga Nunes. The film follows over 50 artists' creative process and philosophies, asking each of them the question, “Why do you make art?”. The artists and musicians include: Grant Morrison, Bill Sienkiewicz,

Brian Thies Brian Thies is an American comic book creator, best known for his work on '' Star Wars: Legacy'', ''Secret Avengers'', ''The Amazing Spider-Man'', and '' Winter Soldier''. Personal life He currently lives in Washington, where he shares a studio ...

Barron Storey Barron Storey (born 1940, Dallas, TX) is an American illustrator, graphic novelist, and educator. He is famous for his accomplishments as an illustrator and fine artist, as well as for his career as a teacher. Storey has taught illustration since ...

Amanda Palmer Amanda MacKinnon Gaiman Palmer (born April 30, 1976) is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and performance artist who is the lead vocalist, pianist, and lyricist of the duo The Dresden Dolls. She performs as a solo artist and was also a ...

Neil Gaiman Neil Richard MacKinnon GaimanBorn as Neil Richard Gaiman, with "MacKinnon" added on the occasion of his marriage to Amanda Palmer. ; ( Neil Richard Gaiman; born 10 November 1960) is an English author of short fiction, novels, comic books, gr ...

, Olga Nunes, David Mack,

Dave McKean David McKean (born 29 December 1963) is an English illustrator, photographer, comic book artist, graphic designer, filmmaker and musician. His work incorporates drawing, painting, photography, collage, found objects, digital art, and sculpt ...

and others, each sharing their stories of their creations, influences and philosophies. The film provides a look at the industry of art as it continues to change and evolve. ''Temple of Art'' has been slated for international distribution on DVD.

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