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Amy Homma Consolidates Academy's Film History Efforts
13 Jan
Summary
- Amy Homma now leads both the Academy Museum and its 52 million item collection.
- This move integrates preservation, exhibition, and screening under one leader.
- New acquisitions include Pee-wee's Big Adventure bicycle and James Cagney's tap shoes.
Amy Homma has been appointed to lead both the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures and the expansive Academy Collection, which holds approximately 52 million film-related items. This new role, titled director and president of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures and Academy Collection, marks a significant organizational alignment.
This strategic consolidation integrates all facets of the Academy Foundation's history and preservation initiatives. For the first time, a single individual will oversee collections, conservation, preservation, exhibitions, and screening components, fostering a unified approach to cinematic heritage.
The Academy Collection has also seen substantial new acquisitions, including the hero bicycle from "Pee-wee's Big Adventure" (1985), tap shoes worn by James Cagney in "Yankee Doodle Dandy" (1942), and various scripts, costumes, and personal collections from notable figures.
