Alumni-Produced Thriller "Mzungu" Impresses Kickstarter, IndieWire
A pair of Chapman Alums are returning to the crowdfunding space for the production of their most recent film “Mzungu,” a low-budget thriller set in Africa. Their Kickstarter campaign is currently seeking backers, and most recently landed a huge spot in IndieWire’s “Project of the Day.”
Introducing our Newest Student Blogger: Johnny Newnes!
< ?xml version="1.0" standalone="yes"?> Hello readers of the Dodge College of Film and Media Arts blog! My name is Johnny Newnes and I am so excited to announce that I will be writing for this blog on a semi-regular basis. However, before I get to blogging about different events and happenings going on here at
Special Screening of "The Inbetweeners" Episodes with TV Series' Writer Iain Morris
< ?xml version="1.0" standalone="yes"?> Dodge College is hosting the writer of “The Inbetweeners,” a popular British TV comedy – recently made into a film – this week!
Dodge College Films to Screen at LA Shorts Film Festival
The Toronto Film Festival may be starting in Canada this week, but a more important festival for short films is happening here in LA., the L.A. Shorts Festival! Many of our student films will be playing this year. Read on for more info!
Cinephile's Dream Calendar - September Edition
< ?xml version="1.0" standalone="yes"?> The first Fall edition of the Cinephile’s Dream film calendar is here, chock full of indie and classic films eager to remind you why you love studying film in the first place. Read on for more!
First Cut 2012 Los Angeles Film Selection
< ?xml version="1.0" standalone="yes"?> Announcing the 2012 screening of our most recent First Cut films! The films will be playing in the prestigious Director’s Guild Theater once again, on September 27th, so make sure to save the date if you love to celebrate new talent, indie filmmaking, and spread your Dodge College pride!
2012 Burkina Faso Screening
< ?xml version="1.0" standalone="yes"?> This summer, students travelled to Burkina Faso, Africa, as part of our international filmmaking program. Next Thursday, September 13th, the students will screen their films in the Folino Theater.
Pete Villani ('02) to be Honored with Emerging Cinematographer Award
< ?xml version="1.0" standalone="yes"?> Alumnus Pete Villani (BFA Cinematography ’02) will be honored with a coveted Emerging Cinematographer Award for his work as a camera operator on the recet film Carjack , in an awards ceremony to take place September 30, in Los Angeles.
Special Screening of "She Wants Me" with Special Guest Rob Margolies
< ?xml version="1.0" standalone="yes"?> Dodge College invites you to join us for a screening of the romantic comedy She Wants Me , followed by a Q&A with the director alumnus Rob Margolies (BFA/FTV’05) on Thursday, September 6 at 7:00 p.m. in Folino Theater .
Dodge College's Newest Faculty Already Receiving Praise
Dodge College has hired four industry veterans to the full-time faculty roster, beginning this semester, including three brand-new members of our community. As the students throw themselves back into the swing of classes and productions, these new faculty will supercharge our programs, especially screenwriting, and begin the semester with a bang!
Alum Jason Wise Opens Wine Country Fest With Wine-Tasting Film
The new short full-length film from Alum Jason Wise (BFA Film Production, ’04), SOMM, was recently named the opening film of the Napa Valley Film Festival, and received a glowing write up in The Hollywood Reporter.
Dodge College Undergrad Wins $10,000 For Web Production
Web video – that is, video conceived of, shot, and produced entirely for disribution through online channels – is revolutionizing the film world. Built from the ground-up with digital technologies in mind, Dodge College thrives on these new storytelling principles. And so do our students – recently, to the tune of $10,000!