Production design drawing, COCOON, 1985.
- TitleJack T. Collis papers, 1969 - 1992 (inclusive)
- Collector
- Date(s)1969 - 1992 (inclusive)
- Related names
- Description
3.75 linear ft. of photos
183 item(s) of artworks1. Graphic Arts
- Summary
The Jack T. Collis papers contain photographs and artworks. The collection contains production design drawings and photographs. There are production design drawings for THE RUNNING MAN (1987), blueprints for DARKER THAN AMBER (1970), and drawings for SPLASH (1984). Of interest are production design drawings for STAR TREK III (1984), apparently used by Collis as a reference for drawings for STAR TREK IV (1986). The photographs are more comprehensive in covering his career and include scenes; photographs related to production design; personal photographs, such as snapshots, taken during filming; and location research.
- BiographyJack T. Collis was an American art director and production designer active in film from 1956 to 1992. He studied architecture at the University of Southern California and began his career as a set decorator at MGM. During the 1950s and 1960s he also worked in television. He was nominated for an Academy Award in the art direction category for THE LAST TYCOON (1976).
- Subjects
- Acquisitions InformationGift of Nancy Collis, 2001.
- Preferred citationJack T. Collis papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
- DepartmentLibrary
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- 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