Knowra Roger Corman Roger Corman Roger Corman was an American film director, producer, and distributor known for rapidly made, low-budget genre films and for launching the careers of many filmmakers.
The Little Shop of Horrors : A 1960 black comedy horror film directed by Roger Corman about a florist’s assistant and a bloodthirsty plant. Its famously rapid production exemplifies Corman’s low-budget filmmaking methods.
Francis Ford Coppola : An American film director, screenwriter, and producer known for The Godfather and Apocalypse Now. Coppola directed Dementia 13 for Corman, an early feature made with a small budget and borrowed resources.
American International Pictures : An American film production and distribution company founded in 1954 by James H. Nicholson and Samuel Z. Arkoff. AIP became Corman’s principal early distributor and helped shape the audiences for his genre films.
Hollywood studio system : A vertically integrated system in which major studios controlled film production, distribution, and exhibition. Corman’s independent companies operated outside the major studios’ integrated structure.
Independent film : Film produced outside the financing and control of major commercial studios. Corman’s career is a prominent example of independent production sustained through genre markets.
A Bucket of Blood : A 1959 black comedy horror film directed by Roger Corman about a café worker who becomes an accidental sculptor. It demonstrates how Corman turned inexpensive settings and satirical ideas into genre entertainment.
Martin Scorsese : An American film director known for films including Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, and Goodfellas. Scorsese made his first feature, Who’s That Knocking at My Door, with support from Corman’s production company.
The Fast and the Furious (1955 film) : A 1955 action film produced by Roger Corman and directed by John Ireland and Edward Sampson. Its production and distribution deal helped launch Corman’s independent career.
Roger Corman's World of Hollywood : A 1970 documentary about Roger Corman and the production of his film Bloody Mama. The documentary captures his fast, low-cost production culture rather than the polished studio process.
Corman's World: Exploits of a Hollywood Rebel : A 2011 documentary directed by Alex Stapleton about Roger Corman’s career and influence. It traces the filmmakers and production practices associated with Corman’s long career.
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