“We Got A Problem With Groundwater” Headed to LA Shorts Fest
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
Film Festival Corner Update
As the summer festivals begin to wrap up, the fall festivals finalize their programs, and the spring festivals begin to open for submissions our students are still sending their completed films out for consideration. Here are the latest updates about official selections and awards won: Rishabh Thakkar (MFA/DOCU ’20) – BIRDS WITHOUT WINGS Named a
6 Films to Watch on the 100th Anniversary of the Women's Suffrage Movement
100 years after the Women’s Suffrage Movement in the United States, films about female empowerment and crucial moments in women’s rights movements aren’t the easiest to come by. “Films about suffrage are dependent on very different cultural histories and social movements. A universal story about gaining the right to vote isn’t possible,” said Dr. Kelli
Introducing New Part-Time Lecturers
New Adjunct Faculty Malik studied biology with an emphasis in computer science at UC Irvine. He’s a passionate serial entrepreneur who has built a multitude of startups in various industries and is currently a co-founder and partner of BingeLabs, one of the world’s leading media research firms focusing on streaming and new-age entertainment. Brianna is
A Podcast To Help You Build Your Career in Production
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
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
Film Festival Corner Update
Film festivals are continuing to make the transition to online screenings and events, with a handful of festivals hopeful that a hybrid event of in person and online screenings might be possible in the fall. Despite all of this, our students are still submitting their completed projects for consideration and taking advantage of what a
Dodge College Career Corner
The Dodge College Career Corner is your one-stop shop for career news. Check in weekly to a new post with updates. It is highly encouraged to meet with your Career Advisor (CA), Jon Hernandez. Please schedule an appointment via Handshake. Appointments are available Monday through Friday and via Zoom. Your CA can help you tailor your resume
Dodge Screening Series: Week 4
This is the fourth, and final, week of this iteration of the Dodge Screening Series. Keep your eyes open for another Dodge Screening Series in the coming months, and make sure you go back and check out the other 3 films we highlighted as well as our alumni who contributed to their creation. The first
Dodge College Thesis Film, OUT OF STOCK, Is Ironically About A Toilet Paper Shortage
Director Bryan Taira and Producer Mariah Hall could not have expected that their thesis film, OUT OF STOCK, would end up being so relevant to what is going on in our current world: a toilet paper shortage. OUT OF STOCK, a comedy inspired by true events, is about a local grocery store facing a sudden
Dodge College Career Corner
The Dodge College Career Corner is your one-stop shop for career news. Check in weekly to a new post with updates. It is highly encouraged to meet with your Career Advisor (CA), Jon Hernandez. Please schedule an appointment via Handshake. Appointments are available Monday through Friday and via Zoom. Your CA can help you tailor
Dodge Screening Series: Week 3
This is the third week of the Dodge Screening Series, and if you are just joining us make sure to go back to the start and check out our week one film BLINDSPOTTING and last weeks film ROCK STEADY ROW. The Dodge Screening Series film for this week is NEWNESS. This week we enlisted the