- TitleJeffrey Schwarz papers, 1968 - 2007 (inclusive)
- Collector
- Date(s)Circa 1968 - 2007 (inclusive)
- Related names
- Description
3 linear ft. of papers
- Summary
The Jeffrey Schwarz papers include scripts for TO DIE FOR, MY OWN PRIVATE IDAHO, SPY GAME, THE PRINCESS BRIDE, SPIDER MAN, PHILADELPHIA, THE VERDICT, ROSEMARY'S BABY; fan mail from children addressed to the turtles from TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES II; promotional material, clippings, correspondence. promotional gimmicks for 13 GHOSTS including "ghost viewer" glasses and "lucky ghost card"; promotional material for MR. SARDONICUS; manual for a machine called "The Tingler" Percepto kit, a device that vibrates theatre seats while watching a film; binder of clippings categorized by film; books and magazines; and interview transcripts for the making of SPINE TINGLER! THE WILLIAM CASTLE STORY.
- BiographyJeffrey Schwarz is an American director, producer, and film executive. In 2000, Schwarz founded Automat Pictures, a Los Angeles based entertainment company, and serves as the President and CEO.
Automat Pictures specializes in the production of independent narrative and documentary films, original television programming, DVD extras, and studio electronic press kits (EPKs). A New York native, Schwarz attended SUNY's Purchase College school of film, earning a BFA in Film. - Subjects
- Acquisitions InformationOn deposit from Jeffrey Schwarz, 2012; gift of Jeffrey Schwarz, 2016.
- Preferred citationJeffrey Schwarz papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
- DepartmentLibrary
- 1734
- 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