*Green Acres (James Beck) won Best Student Short at the Carmel Art & Film Festival in California

Chapman University has welcomed an impressive roster of celebrities and industry icons in 2025, from Hollywood stars and musical superstars to influential public figures. Whether delivering inspiring talks, headlining campus events or making surprise appearances, these moments have left a lasting impression on the Chapman community.

Dodge College of Film and Media Arts just held one of their most high-profile masterclasses ever. Students could be seen camping out in front of the school as early as 8 p.m. the night before to hear insight from none other than Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, one of the world’s highest-grossing actors.