Saul Bass

On a distant planet, descendants of a crashed spaceship are subjected to mysterious forces that cause them to age and die in just eight days. They must also live in caves to escape the bitter cold of night and the killing heat of day. One young boy is determined to find his way back to the ship that brought them there. But how will he accomplish this in the short time left to him?

Educational film about solar energy, told with striking imagery and animation.

An exploration of American escapism through dream sequences.

Explores the visual art of Saul Bass and his contributions to film credits.

Arizona ants mock the food chain on their way to a desert lab to get two scientists and a woman.

This film was made by Bass' company as a presentation to AT&T executives. It would have extended to be shown to the public, but a number of his ideas in the film were not ultimately adopted, like his phone booth designs, and men's and women's uniforms. But a great many of the design were adopted—including, most memorably, the telephone vans and hardhat designs of the 1970s. Bass designed down to the details, showcasing in this film a myriad of ideas, like Yellow Pages book designs, cufflinks for executives, and flags. (AT&T Archives)

A 1968 animation/documentary that criticises the industrial system.

This film shows an aeroplane trip from Los Angeles to New York. Points out the excitement and the poignancy of partings and greetings and the unique visual experience of flying. It was on display at the New York World's Fair 1964-1965.

The simple actions of a young boy on the beach provide visual metaphors for the normally unseen world. The camera adds a profound dimension to what the boy has seen, giving us a deeper understanding of visual awareness.