Screen Arts Mavericks and Makers
Filmmakers
Robert Altman Papers
Massive array of scripts, photos, props, costumes, and more from Altman’s career directing television and film.
Jonathan Demme Papers
Vast assortment of scripts, costumes, research, audiovisual materials, and more, reflecting Demme’s varied career.
Alan Rudolph Papers
Production notes, script drafts and revisions, and on-set photos.
Nancy Savoca Papers
Materials representing nearly three decades of genuine indie filmmaking, including notes, photos, and script drafts, as well scripts for unproduced work.
John Sayles Papers
Scripts, production documents, storyboards, personal writings, and more, including manuscripts of novels, short stories, and plays.
Orson Welles Papers
Extensive archival materials covering all areas of Welles’s creative output, plus a substantial amount of personal material.
Distributors
Ira Deutchman Papers
Festival catalogs, one-sheets, and distribution materials, plus correspondence providing a unique insider perspective on the filmmaking industry.
Robert Shaye Papers
Personal and business papers from the early years of New Line Cinema, plus articles, clippings, and select production materials.