SUPPORT THE PRODUCTION OF "ARTHUR ELROD: DESERT COOL"

Please consider making a monetary contribution for a groundbreaking documentary by Adele Cygelman and cinematographer Alan Kraemer, which will premiere during Modernism Week in February 2026. 

Arthur Elrod epitomized sophisticated desert style. He was charismatic and charming. His custom work was fresh and innovative. His own home on Southridge Drive, designed in collaboration with architect John Lautner, was immortalized in “Diamonds Are Forever” and remains his gift to the city that he called home.

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A limited number of film patron packages are also available that include additional exclusive benefits:

 

Arthur Elrod Film Patron | $7,500
A unique opportunity to support the production of “Arthur Elrod: Desert Cool,” a new documentary by Adele Cygelman (author of “Arthur Elrod: Desert Design”) and cinematographer Alan Kraemer.

 

• An onscreen patron credit in the film

• Two tickets to a pre-screening VIP reception and the Modernism Week film premiere on Sunday, February 15, 2026

• Signed copy of “Arthur Elrod: Desert Modern Design”

• Signed copy of “Inside Palm Springs”

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Diamonds Are Forever Patron | $10,000
In addition to the benefits of the Arthur Elrod Film Patron, there is one exclusive opportunity to cover the licensing fees for clips from “Diamonds Are Forever” featuring the Elrod House by John Lautner and original Arthur Elrod interiors, which doubles as Willard Whyte's summer house in the film.

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• A special onscreen patron credit in the film calling out your support of the film licensing fees

• Two tickets to a pre-screening VIP reception and the Modernism Week film premiere on Sunday, February 15, 2026

• Two tickets to a private celebration on Monday, February 16, 2026

• Signed copy of “Arthur Elrod: Desert Modern Design”

• Signed copy of “Inside Palm Springs”