Production design drawing, THE GOONIES, 1985.
- TitleJ. Michael Riva papers, 1968 - 2012 (inclusive)
- Collector
- Date(s)1968 - 2012 (inclusive)
1980 - 2008 (bulk) - Related names
- Description
19 linear ft. of papers
1 linear ft. of photos
221 item(s) of artworks - Summary
The collection includes production materials (scripts, crew lists, set budgets, storyboards, location notebooks, set plans, production design drawings) for the LETHAL WEAPON franchise, and the films ORDINARY PEOPLE (1980), THE ADVENTURES OF BUCKAROO BANZAI (1984), THE GOONIES (1985), and A FEW GOOD MEN (1992) among other titles. There are also general reserach materials such as design books.
- BiographyJ. Michael Riva (1948-2012) was an American production designer. Riva, who notably was the grandson of Marlene Dietrich, received an Academy Award nomination for his work on THE COLOR PURPLE (1985). His other production design credits include the LETHAL WEAPON franchise, ORDINARY PEOPLE (1980), THE GOONIES (1985), A FEW GOOD MEN (1992), THE PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS (2006), and the cult film THE ADVENTURES OF BUCKAROO BANZAI (1984). He suffered a fatal stroke while working on the film DJANGO UNCHAINED (2012) in 2012.
- Subjects
- Acquisitions InformationGift of Wendy Riva, 2013-2014.
- Preferred citationJ. Michael Riva papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
- DepartmentLibrary
- 1765
- AvailabilityFor information on the contents and availability of this collection please contact the Reference and Public Services department at ref@oscars.org.
- Moving Image Items
- Library Holdings