Wilkinson (Jay) papers, 1983-2005, bulk 1990-2005

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Summary

Dates:
1983-2005, bulk 1990-2005
Creators:
Wilkinson, Jay
Abstract:
The collection consists of cue sheets, edit decision lists, spotting sheets, and other sound related post production material for nearly three dozen film and television projects.
Extent:
26.3 linear ft. of papers
Language:
Languages represented in the collection: English
Preferred citation:

Jay Wilkinson papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Background

Scope and content:

The Jay Wilkinson papers span the years 1983-2005 (bulk 1990-2005) and encompass 26.3 linear feet. The collection consists entirely of production and television files related to Wilkinson’s work as a supervising sound editor and sound effects editor. Among the production files are cue sheets, edit decision lists, spotting sheets, and numerous other sound related documents for films such as LAST ACTION HERO (1992), SOMMERSBY (1992), WATERWORLD (1995), WILD BILL (1995), LAST MAN STANDING (1996), and THE EDGE (1997), among many others. Also included is sound related post production material for Wilkinson’s Emmy nominated work on DUNE (2000) and CHILDREN OF DUNE (2002).

Biographical / historical:

Jay Wilkinson (b. 1957) was born in Abilene, Texas, where his father was stationed at Dyess Air Force Base. He earned his BA in Mass Communication from Florida State University and his MFA in Cinema Production from the University of Southern California. At USC, Wilkinson was the sound designer on “Proof” (1980), Kevin Reynold’s thesis film, which served as the basis for “Fandango” (1985), Reynold’s first feature-length motion picture and one of Wilkinson’s earliest sound credits. He subsequently worked with Reynolds on five more films. Since 1984, Wilkinson has worked steadily, often as a supervising sound editor or sound effects editor. He regularly completes several films a year and his frequent collaborators include Reynolds, John Moore, and Walter Hill. Wilkinson also has several television credits and has been nominated for an Emmy three times for his work on “Miami Vice” (1984), “Dune” (2000), and “Children of Dune” (2003).

Acquisition information:
Gift of Jay Wilkinson, 2008
Arrangement:

1. Production files; 2. Television files.

Rules or conventions:
Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Sound editors
Names:

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Catalogued by Krampe, Francesca
Date Prepared:
Published September 2021
Date Encoded:
Machine-readable finding aid encoded by Ahn, Stella. Date of source: September 16, 2021.

Access and use

Restrictions:

Available by appointment only.

Terms of access:

Property rights to the physical object belong to the Margaret Herrick Library. Researchers are responsible for obtaining all necessary rights, licenses, or permissions from the appropriate companies or individuals before quoting from or publishing materials obtained from the library.

Preferred citation:

Jay Wilkinson papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Location of this collection:
333 S. La Cienega Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90211, US
Contact:
(310) 247-3036 extension 2226
specialcollections@oscars.org
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