Alumni Spotlight - Director Erika Cohn shares her journey to exposing healthcare and human rights abuse issues inside prisons Archive

Belly of the Beast Director Erika Cohn shares her journey to exposing healthcare and human rights abuse issues inside prisons

October 16, 2020 by Erika Cohn (BFA/FP '09) | Beyond Dodge

Centering the narrative around the experiences of those inside the “belly of the beast,” reframes the lens through which we view crime, punishment and rehabilitation. Amid a time of exploding prison populations, disproportionate incarceration of people of color, privatization and overcrowding, our criminal justice system is in crisis. Women of color are the fastest growing

“The Speed of Time” featured now on DUST A Film by Russ Nickel ‘14 and Will Stribling ‘14

October 15, 2020 by Liv Haley | Alumni Spotlight

A new short film by alumni Russ Nickel ’14 and Will Stribling ‘14 is featured now on the Science Fiction Website DUST. Stribling is also currently a screenwriting professor here at Dodge College, while Nickel has taught here previously. We had the opportunity to hear from both as they shared their experience of making their

Supervising a Netflix Feature Film Alumna Spotlight: Trisha Duncan (BFA/TBJ ‘11)

October 9, 2020 by Trisha Duncan '11 | Kudos!

My name is Trisha Duncan, née Vo. I graduated from Chapman in 2011 with a BFA in Television and Broadcast Journalism. While in school, I applied for internships and got accepted for a position in show development at DreamWorks Animation in 2010. Grateful to have been given this opportunity, I made the most of it

On Set In A Pandemic Alumni Spotlight: Pietro Villani (BFA ‘02)

October 1, 2020 by Liv Haley | Alumni Spotlight

Cinematographer Pietro Villani has been shooting movies, commercials, and documentaries worldwide for 20 years, with his films screening in theater, at festivals, and on TV around the World. We had the opportunity to hear from him on what it’s been like working on set in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Can you tell us

“We Got A Problem With Groundwater” headed to LA Shorts Fest A Film by Shelby Baldock ‘16

September 14, 2020 by Liv Haley | Alumni Spotlight

A new short film by Shelby Baldock (MFA in Film Production – Directing ’16) is headed to LA Shorts International Film Festival and will later be premiering online on the Atticus Review in October. We had the opportunity to hear from Shelby on his new film and his experience here at Chapman. What can you

A Podcast To Help You Build Your Career in Production Chapman alumnus partners with former CU professor

July 30, 2020 by Bryce Cyrier (BFA/CRPR ‘17) | Beyond Dodge

Like many of you, I listen to a lot of podcasts. Even now during the pandemic (when I’m not driving in LA traffic every day), I still make time to listen to my favorite shows. I’m obsessed with learning about leadership, business, psychology, politics, and, of course, film & entertainment. For years I’ve enjoyed Scriptnotes,

Dodge College Thesis Film, PURPLE EYES, Urges Viewers to Stand Up For What They Believe In, Especially in Times of Polarization

July 27, 2020 by Guest Post by Lynnzee Highland '20 | Alumni Spotlight

Traditionally, the science fiction genre has been used to indirectly critique social and political issues. Dodge College thesis film, Purple Eyes, uses it to highlight the problem of extreme polarization and the importance of activism. The film is about an anti-android activist who is invited to speak at a pro-android event and the extreme opposition

From Greenlight to Gameday Alumna Spotlight: Jessica Belz (BFA/CRPR '14)

April 17, 2020 by Jessica Belz '14 | Alumni Spotlight

It’s Sunday, February 2, 2020, THE BIG DAY! I’m standing on the field at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. The sun is shining through the open roof, the fans are roaring, and the energy is electric. I’m holding my breath as I wait in anticipation for our big reveal. Looking up to the giant jumbotrons

“Relentless” Screens at Sundance Salon Series A film by Shelby Thompson '19

February 14, 2020 by Jon Hernandez | News

We’re excited to share that Shelby’s film, Relentless has made an impact with its story on appreciating life no matter your situation. We were able to ask Shelby some questions about her experience at Sundance: Tell us about your invitation to Sundance Marty O’Connor ’17 (the subject of Relentless) and I were introduced to an

Staying True to the Story A conversation with Ragini Bhasin (MFA/FP ’19)

December 11, 2019 by Esther Shin | News

Ragini Bhasin is a recent graduate of the MFA program in Film Production. Her graduate thesis film, Ghazaal, tells the story of a 13-year-old Afghan girl who hustles around in a refugee camp in Turkey to survive the harsh circumstances. When she gets her monthly period she does whatever it takes to make ends meet. Ghazaal