In conjunction with The Independent Lens, Professor Sally Rubin and fellow filmmaker Jennifer Gilomen's new film Deep Down is receiving outstanding praise since its 2010 debut. The film explores the southern coal mining industry, documenting the impact of strip mining on the people and landscape of Kentucky. http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/blog/2011/07/independent-lens-nominated-for-five-emmys.html
The Virtual Mine is a 3D Second Life virtual-world experience that simulates coal mining life, Appalachian culture and the effect of mountaintop removal on a community – topics explored in Deep Down. The film is co-directed by cinematographer Jen Gilomen. The documentary aired last year as part of PBS’ Emmy-winning documentary series Independent Lens and
Jensen, whose credits include The Godfather and An Officer And A Gentleman, brings 40 years of experience to his new role at Chapman University’s Dodge College Of Film And Media Arts. “Johnny Jensen brings another layer of breadth and depth to our outstanding cinematography faculty,” Dodge College Dean Bob Bassett said. “To enable our students to learn from
By B.W. Cook August 10, 2011 | 8:00 p.m. Elegant Big Canyon Country Club, Newport Beach, opened its formidable French Tudor doors to welcome the Fashionable Women of Chapman University and their handsome escorts for a 40th anniversary dinner celebration. The upbeat summer soiree was chaired by the triad of social power on the coast,Leslie Cancellieri, Sally Crockett
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Who would have guessed that a Chapman University support group called The Fashionables would be around 40 years? Formed in 1971 when Chapman University was called Chapman College, the group's focus was to offer top-notch programs to its members and use members' dues for scholarships for students enrolled in the university's World Campus Afloat "floating
Every summer, Marion Knott Studios gets to take a deep breath and relax. Like all of us, the studio we work in needs a chance to grow, expand, and change with the times. With most of our students away from Orange, whether on a cultural exchange program, internship, or simply traveling, the queit summer hours
WB's former marketing head joins College of Film and Media Arts By RACHEL ABRAMS Taubin Former Warner Bros. marketing head Dawn Taubin has joined the faculty of Chapman U.'s Dodge College of Film and Media Arts as a professor of public relations and advertising. WB reached the $1 billion mark at the domestic B.O. for
Eliza's Story: Ashland High School graduate films documentary about young lady with Down syndrome who was dropped from SOU course By Paris Achen for the Tidings Posted: 2:00 AM May 19, 2011 When Chapman University filmmaking student Ruby Stocking graduated from Ashland High School in 2008, she had never met Eliza Schaaf, a classmate with Down syndrome.
I've been out of the blogging game for a while (two weeks without a post!) because of some big changes we've had around here. Time to fill everyone in on them! If you're in any way connected to the administration of Dodge College, chances are high you already know one of our team members has
LOS ANGELES, April 19, 2011 — Producer and minority rights activist Loreen Arbus and Congresswoman Anna Eshoo, (D-CA) received the prestigious Caucus for Producers, Writers and Directors American Spirit Awards (ASA) and Chapman University Dodge College of Film and Media Arts Dean Robert Bassett was bestowed the Special Educators Award in ceremonies this past Sunday
Women In Focus 2011 in the press Our 2011 conference was a fantastic event featuring a lively debate from some of the most powerful women in filmmaking today, moderated by Dawn Hudson, executive director of Film Independent in Los Angeles. Students and guests were treated to a fascinating discussion of their early careers, the rapidly