ABOUT US
OUR MISSION
The mission of the Hollywood Science Fiction Museum (HSFM) is to teach and inspire people of all ages with an uplifting vision of the future found in science fiction media, art and literature by teaching Real Science through Science Fiction, including technology, ecology, engineering, computers, robotics, math, space travel and all aspects of filmmaking through fun, interactive exhibits and programs.
Board of Directors
John Purdy, CEO
John Purdy was the executive producer for the Titanic – Movie Tour and the Star Trek World Tour and Exhibition from 1999-2010 from Paramount Pictures, which included Star Trek film and TV props, costumes and numerous sets. It exhibited in Germany, London, Singapore and Long Beach CA. In 2010, John became CEO of Spyhouse, which creates fully immersive themed based entertainment, Co-Founder CEO of Mystic, a world class themed private membership club, and Chief Operating Officer of DraggonsGate Entertainment LTD, developer of Interactive Fantasy Adventure Parks and attractions. Won 4 time Emmy winner, directed over 5,000 commercials, Winner of the Grand Prize – New York Film Festival, Staged multiple concert performances for Frank Sinatra, Tammy Wynette, Johnny Mathis, Captain and Tennile and Vicki Carr.
Nancy Adams Huddleston, CFO-Nancy was previously secretary of the board of the First Congregational Church of LA, produced weddings, movie and TV shoots and special events for 20 years, including Danny Elfman's wedding. She also sang for many record labels, and can be heard on film soundtracks including Airplane!, Sweet Charity, Apocalypse Now, Beneath the Planet of the Apes, and as the singing voice for Maid Marian for the Oscar nominated song Love in Disney's Robin Hood, which was written by her husband Floyd Huddleston.
Aubrey West, Secretary-Aubrey began doing theatre in Philadelphia and Los Angeles Valley College. An avid Doctor Who fan, and expert in everything science fiction, he has been secretary for over 10 years.
History
Sci-Fi World began as New Starship Foundation in August 2012, as an effort to preserve a Paramount-built Star Trek Enterprise-D display bridge (the style seen on the hugely successful TV series Star Trek: The Next Generation). Through stories on NBC, CBS, CNN, FOX, A&E, Space.com, Geekosystem, Engadget, Syfy Blaster, CBC, Mythbusters’ Tested, Star Trek Magazine and hundreds of others, the Foundation’s success shot up overnight and quickly evolved into a project that sparked the imaginations of thousands of people from all around the world. Support continued from many Star Trek legends, including William Shatner, George Takei, Brent Spiner, Denise Crosby, Benedict Cumberbatch, Karl Urban and Ronald D. Moore. Expanding the Foundation’s purpose to include creating Sci-Fi World has helped gain additional support from the cast and crew from Firefly, Battlestar Galactica, Buck Rogers, Doctor Who, and many other TV shows and films.
The Foundation has raised over $200,000 from fans alone, has 450,000 followers on social media and millions of visitors to the website.