- TitleKathryn Bigelow papers, 1978 - 2017 (bulk)
- Collector
- Date(s)1978 - 2017 (bulk)
- Related names
- Description
40 linear ft. of papers
1. Production files (1978-2002); 2. Production files (2007-2018); 3. Television files; 4. Subject files; 5. Oversize, subseries A-B as follows: A. Production files; B. Subject files
- Scope notes
Graphic Arts
The Kathryn Bigelow papers include storyboards for THE LOVELESS (1984), production design drawings for NEAR DARK (1987), and photocopies of designs for Bigelow's dress for the 82nd Annual Academy Awards in 2010. The collection also includes 8 posters from 1984 to 1991. Titles include THE LOVELESS (1984), BLUE STEEL (1990), and POINT BREAK (1991).Special Collections
The Kathryn Bigelow papers span the years 1978 through 2017 and encompass 10 linear feet. The collection consists of production files, television files, subject files, and oversize materials.
The production files contain scripts, storyboards, clippings, art department materials, research, books, correspondence, festival programs, and promotional items for films Kathryn Bigelow directed, including: BLUE STEEL (1990), K-19: THE WIDOWMAKER (2002), LAST DAYS (2014), THE LOVELESS (1984), NEAR DARK (1987), POINT BREAK (1991), THE PROTECTORS (2017), STRANGE DAYS (1995), and THE WEIGHT OF WATER (2001).
The television files contain clippings from the TV mini-series WILD PALMS (1993).
The subject files contain books and clippings about the film industry and Bigelow's career, as well as a certificate from Columbia University, documents related to Bigelow's family, and interviews.
The oversize files contain clippings and advertising materials from various films, as well as clippings regarding the 62nd Annual Academy Awards nominations and ceremony. - BiographyKathryn Bigelow is an American director, writer, and producer active since 1978. Her films include NEAR DARK, POINT BREAK, and ZERO DARK THIRTY. She received an Academy Award for Best Achievement in Directing for THE HURT LOCKER.
- Subjects
- Acquisitions InformationGift of Kathryn Bigelow, 2019.
- Preferred citationKathryn Bigelow papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
- DepartmentLibrary
- 2728
- 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
