BY DESIGN: THE JOE CAROFF STORY

BY DESIGN: THE JOE CAROFF STORY

A film by Mark Cerulli

DIRECTED BY

Mark Cerulli

WRITTEN BY

Mark Cerulli

PRODUCED BY

Mark Cerulli, Paul C. Rosen

CAST

Joe Caroff, Phyllis Caroff, Mike Medavoy, Dan Chapman

SYNOPSIS

From one creative mind came dozens of the most iconic logos in film and TV – the original West Side Story, 007, Rollerball, Orion Pictures, A Hard Day’s Night and many more. This documentary traces the amazing life journey of graphic designer Joe Caroff – from growing up in the Great Depression and serving in WWII to making his mark in Hollywood and beyond. A true American success story that will inspire your creativity and touch your heart.

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