Alum James Smith’s new film DRIVE
A big congratulations is in order to former Dodge College student James Smith (’01, FP), who has just landed his first major credit on a feature film! Co-producing the new thriller starring Ryan Gosling, James has certainly made it to the big time. Not only is this a major Hollywood feature with a substantial budget
"The Virtual Mine" Nominated for Emmy
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
Professor Sally Rubin receives Emmy Nod for 'Deep Down'
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
Cinematographer Johnny E Jensen joins Dodge College faculty
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
Chapman TV Pilots Compete with Pros at Festival
For the third year in a row, a TV pilot written, produced, directed and created by Chapman students has been nominated as Outstanding Drama at the prestigious New York Television Festival.
The Crowd: Fashionable Women of Chapman descend on Newport
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
Chapman Students invited to attend Actor’s Showcase
Looking for new talent for your short film? Tired of student actors, websites, and wooden performances? Thanks to Dean Basset, we have access to a new opportunity to observe, meet, and network with local actors trained in the classic “Improvisation technique.” Check out this open invitation to Dodge College (and general Chapman University) students to
THR Addendum
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Our Application Requirements are Now Available!
We have put our new application requirements up on our website, so I encourage you to take a look! There have been a few changes from last year, so make sure to read carefully. The Common Application will be available September 1, but I wanted to let you know that you could at least start
OC Register: "Women of Chapman Celebrate 40th Anniversary of Support to Chapman
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
TV Grads Score Hot Jobs
Chapman TV students are already finding success in high places!
Chapman TV Alums Dominate Fox News Control Room
Fun video of actress Tiffani-Amber Thiessen (Kelly Kapowski) taking a crack at directing in the Fox news Channel control room–she's in good hands–both guys to her right are Dodge College TV alums, Director, John Duber (class of 2000) and Tech Director, Scotty Anderson (class of 2002). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60g0bFQc7CU&feature=player_embedded Our goal remains total domination–so hosts are next!