SOMM Series Culminates with SOMM 3 Screening
Jason and his wife, alumna Christina Wise have created multiple projects together and not least among them are three films about wine. The SOMM series have been a cultural hit in wine territories around the world. Their most recent film, SOMM 3 follows some of the individuals who we were first introduced to 7 years
Film Festival Corner Update
Our students, as well as our faculty and staff, continue to get selected for some of the best festivals around the world. They have also been winnings some amazing prizes! Here is the latest from the festival circuit: Erin Lau (MFA/FP ‘18) – THE MOON AND THE NIGHT Won Best Student Film award at the
Diversify Your Feed
Asked to advise a room full of Chapman students about how to identify a workplace where diversity and inclusion are valued, Bogart Avila, BA/PRA ’15, a strategist for Giant Spoon, Adweek’s Breakthrough Agency of the Year for 2018, had a straightforward answer: “Ask questions about the organization’s diversity initiative. If they can’t give you tangible
The Script Coverage Workshop
It’s 11 a.m. on a Saturday morning and a dozen students are in their seats with laptops and notebooks open. At the front of the classroom, a welcoming and energetic guest instructor, Alex Bowen from The Kennedy/ Marshall Company introduces herself and breaks the ice by asking students for their names, majors and current film
20th Women in Focus Conference to Explore Purpose, Passion, and Perspective
Join us for the 20th Women in Focus Conference on Friday, March 29 as we explore the purpose, passion, and perspective of influential women in the entertainment industry. Panelists for this year’s conference include: Janice Chua ’11, VP, International Development and Production at Imagine Entertainment & Television, associate producer, Crazy Rich Asians Bonnie Curtis, producer, Saving Private Ryan, The Lost World: Jurassic Park, Minority
Screening and Filmmaker Q&A: STRAY
Join us for a special screening of STRAY, directed by Dodge alumnus Joe Sill ’13 on Monday, March 11 at 7 p.m. in the Folino Theater. The Q&A will feature Dodge alumni filmmakers: Director Joe Sill (BFA/FP) ’13, Sound Designer Jackie Zhou (BFA/FP) ’15; Co-writer Alex Theurer (BFA/FTV) ’06, and Cinematographer, and Greg Cotten (BFA/FP) ’12. Synopsis The film follows an
Special Screening and Writers Q&A: BLACKkKLANSMAN
Dodge College invites you to a special screening of Spike Lee’s BLACKkKLANSMAN, nominated for six Oscars including Best Picture and Best Director and the winner of the Best Adapted Screenplay. A Q&A with writers Charlie Wachtel and David Rabinowitz to follow. Join us on Thursday, March 7 at 7 p.m. in the Folino Theater, Marion Knott Studios.
Resolution Collective Magazine
Looking for a way to gain exposure and share your film projects with your peers at Chapman? Resolution Collective is a brand new club dedicated to collecting an assortment of film related art and creating a magazine that encompasses the talented students at Chapman University. Television Writing & Production majors, Seymour Tellam and Maddie Chavez
Black History Month Screening: SPIRITS OF REBELLION
***Free and open to the public*** Dodge College invites you to a special screening of Spirits of Rebellion in celebration of Black History Month. Join us on Friday, March 1 at 7 p.m. in the Cloobeck Screening Room, Digital Media Arts Center. About the Film This documentary by Zeinabu irene Davis provides intimate access to
LUNAFEST 2019 at Dodge College
Zonta Club of Newport Harbor brings LUNAFEST to Orange County with a special event at Dodge College on March 16, 2019. LUNAFEST is an inspirational film festival that features short films by, for and about Women. Some are heartwarming, others will make you laugh out loud, and all are by accomplished women filmmakers presented with
Film Festival Corner Update
Here is the latest update from our current students and alumni on the festival and awards circuit. Remember if you would like to see your updates featured in our next post, please be sure to e-mail festivalsubmissions@chapman.edu with your news! Natalia Hermida (BFA/FP ’18) – THE SANDMAN Sonoma International Film Festival. Christina Farman (BFA/DA ’18)
Internship Spotlight: Akemi Okamura MFA/FTP '19
The issue of identity has the power to not only influence art but our professional aspirations as well. Graduate producing student Akemi Okamura was able to explore her identity as a female filmmaker – and her passion for development – through her summer internship with Denise Di Novi Pictures. How did you find your internship?