Peter Baxter cares about filmmakers, and with a do it yourself spirit he and his colleagues at Slamdance developed a workshop for students interested in careers as independent filmmakers. With 25 years of experience programming film festivals, Baxter, Slamdance’s co-founder, and president, offered his wisdom to the students of Dodge College this spring. Consider these
Recently, Katie Page (BA/PRA ’18) was an intern as Brand Journalist/Blogger on the Storytelling Team at Kashi Co. Below she answers questions about her experience. How did you find your internship? I found my internship by chance, honestly. The office is walking distance from my house in San Diego and one day when I was
Join us as we honor the memory and talent of director Isao Takahata with a screening of his film The Tale of Princess Kaguya Tuesday, May 1, 7 p.m., Folino Theater. Legendary Studio Ghibli cofounder Isao Takahata (Grave of the Fireflies) revisits Japan’s most famous folktale in this gorgeous, hand-drawn masterwork, decades in the making. Found
Friday, May 4, at 1:30 p.m. in the Cloobeck Screening Room, DMAC, Peter Baxter, Co-Founder and President of Slamdance Film Festival, will present a workshop to students. This workshop is based on the experiences of Slamdance alumni who have built sustainable careers through DIY filmmaking. It’s the core curriculum for Slamdance Polytechnic and provides a real-world
Join us Thursday, May 3 at 7 p.m. in the Folino Theater for Community Voices, a documentary film program. Community Voices links Chapman University documentary film students with Orange-County based organizations. Each semester, groups of students produce short character-driven portrait films that highlight causes the partner organizations aim to serve. The films are then used in the outreach
Please note: This event is for Chapman students/faculty/staff only. A Chapman ID will be required for entry. Join us Tuesday, April 24 at 7 p.m. in the Folino Theater, Marion Knott Studios for a screening of When Jeff Tried to Save the World. Following the screening will be a Q&A with director Kendall Goldberg (BFA/FP ’17) and actors Jon Heder
Join us Monday, April 16 at 7 p.m. in the Folino Theater, Marion Knott Studios for a screening of Kodachrome, starring Jason Sudeikis, Elizabeth Olsen, and Ed Harris. Immediately after the screening will be a Q&A with producers Ellen Goldsmith-Vein and Eric Robinson. This event is open to the public and seating is first come first serve. About the film:
Streaming platforms like Netflix, Hulu, and YouTube have altered the film and media landscape, dawning the new golden age of media. The drive for new content offers creators more opportunities to tell truly unique and innovative stories. Join us on Friday, April 20 at 1:30 p.m. in Folino Theater as we gather to hear from female
Graduating Class of 2018! The Chapman Commencement weekend will be one you’ll remember for years to come. We’re excited to have all Chapman graduating students together on Wilson Field at Closing Convocation on Friday, May 18 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Join the Chapman family afterwards at Aitken Arts Plaza in front of Musco
Join Chapman’s – Club Documentary, for a screening of Chasing Coral, Tuesday, April 10, 2018, in the Folino Theater at 7 p.m. Club Documentary, in collaboration with Citizens’ Climate Lobby and the Chapman Sustainability Committee, will host the film followed by a panel discussion with environmental experts. Admission is free, seating is first come first served. About the film: Coral reefs around