- TitleSteven Poster papers, 1973 - 2010 (inclusive)
- Collector
- Date(s)Circa 1973 - 2010 (inclusive)
- Related names
- Description
17 linear ft. of papers
2.6 linear ft. of photos
357 item(s) of artworks1. Graphic Arts
- Summary
The collection consists of scripts, production records, storyboards, photographs, and other memorabilia from many films, including THE BOX (2009), CATS & DOGS: THE REVENGE OF KITTY GALORE (2010), CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND (1977), DADDY DAY CARE (2003), DONNIE DARKO (2001), SOUTHLAND TALES (2007), and STUART LITTLE 2 (2002).
- BiographySteven Poster is an American cinematographer. Poster launched his cinematography career in Chicago, at age 21, and began with filming television commercials, cinema verite documentaries, and industrial films. He soon moved on to feature films, working as Second Unit Director of Photography on CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND and did significant additional photography on BLADE RUNNER. As a cinematographer, Poster has filmed a variety of motion pictures including STUART LITTLE 2, DADDY DAY CARE, LIFE STINKS, BIG TOP PEE-WEE, SOMEONE TO WATCH OVER ME, as well as the controversial, award-winning music video for Madonna, "Like a Prayer." He has worked with director Richard Kelly on each of his commercial feature film's DONNIE DARKO, SOUTHLAND TALES, and THE BOX. Poster is also President of International Cinematographers Guild Local 600 I.A.T.S.E.
- Subjects
- Acquisitions InformationGift of Steven Poster, 2014-2016.
- Preferred citationSteven Poster papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
- DepartmentLibrary
- 1832
- 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
