ABOUT LIGEIA

by Alexander Emmert

 

Several years ago when I was visiting the Edgar Allan Poe Historical Site in Philadelphia, I began to think of how, someday, I should bring my favorite of Poe's tales, "Ligeia", to the screen. Last year, while having a drink with my friend and colleague, Emmy-winning FX artist Jeffrey Baxter, we decided that we would do it,  in a heavily aesthetic, DIY, purely artistic manner.

 

I am an independent filmaker who works on both US coasts and in Europe. My team is full of seasoned, recognized professionals and extremely talented up-and-comers. We are all bound by the mutual love of the art form known as film; its history, innovations and capacity for boundless beauty!

 

Our intent is to preserve Poe's words and their impact while creating a visual feast for the audience. Therefore, the adaptation will be the closest to Poe's original tale than any earlier films which have been based on his work, his descriptive genius being interpreted by a team of amazing visual and dramatic artists, whom I have the privilege to direct.

 

I ask you to join us on this journey, this adventure into the mind of one of literature's most legendary figures, and revel in his words and vision, which we ourselves so immensely appreciate and will celebrate with our efforts!