Independent film pioneer, Richard Glasser, died Tuesday, Feb. 23 in Los Angeles after suffering a stroke days earlier. He was 50.

The son of famed film producer Bernard Glasser, Richard began his nearly 30-year career in international sales with companies like Hemdale and Samuel Goldwyn. He founded the International Film Office in 1991, representing film buyers from all over the world, including Germany, Portugal, Argentina, Poland and the Middle East.

Survivors include his wife Giovanna and daughters Gabriella, Cati and Elissa.

A memorial service will be held in LA. Glasser was an an avid equestrian, and his family asks that donations go to Dude’s Ranch Equine Rescue Center in Acton, Calif.