Faculty Spotlight: James Gardner
When asked what he wants to have done before he dies, Professor James Gardner says: “For me the most important thing is twofold, number one: tell a story to an audience and affect them, either make them laugh or make them cry. Number two: help other people, give them the skills to do number one.”
Second Year in a Row Students win at CAS
Xiang “Lisa” Li (MFA.FP ’17) has taken home the Student Recognition Award at the 54th Annual Cinema Audio Society Awards, a tribute to the effort for those who worked on the film. She was presented with the award and a check for $2500 at the CAS ceremony this past weekend. Student Recognition Award is enthusiastically supported by
Career Corner – Announcements and Postings for the Week of February 26
Career Expo Tuesday, March 6 – Chapman’s largest recruiting event of the year is Tuesday, March 6, beginning at 3 – 6 p.m., in the Sandhu Conference Center. 70 plus companies will be in attendance and recruiting Panthers from roles ranging from interns to entry-level, management, and senior leaders. RSVP here. Spring 2018 internship academic registration deadline –
Thesis Spotlight: Bombay Theater and the Magical Sitar
Walking onto the set of the graduate thesis production Bombay Theater and the Magical Sitar there is a silent tension in the air. Cast and crew are pooled around an island of light where soft voices can be heard discussing an upcoming scene. After an intensive shooting schedule, the team is tired but excited to wrap production
Alumni Spotlight: Michael Mohan ('02) & Ben York Jones ('06)
Every so often, we’ll be spotlighting alumni and what they are up to these days. These Q&A sessions will give you a bit of insight into where the world has taken them since graduation. This week, the spotlight is on Ben York Jones (BFA/FP ’06) and Michael Mohan (BFA/FTP ‘02) who join the growing list
Graduate Student Hansjeet Duggal Uses VR/AR to Preserve History
Hansjeet Duggal (MFA.FP) left emphatic mark in Brussels, Belgium this past winter. His VR project Freiheit was selected as one of ten participants out of over 100 shortlisted contenders across the world at Stereopsia an international forum dedicated to all artistic, technological, content, and business facets of 3D immersion. Freiheit, which literally means freedom in German, is a thematic journey
Film Festival Kudos
Every so often, we like to roundup the festival achievements of our students and recent graduates. Dodge students have been overflowing with great news from film festivals and competitions as of late which we couldn’t be happier about: Hadley Hillel’s Ernie, has been nominated at the Watersprite Awards in Cambridge UK for Best Fiction Film,
Available Now - The Science of Screenwriting
Professors Paul Gulino and Dr. Connie Shears have published a new book, The Science of Screenwriting – The Neuroscience Behind Story Telling Strategies. This book will help Dodge College students and those interested in screenwriting “navigate the mass of often contradictory advice” given about screenwriting. Purchase The Science of Screenwriting. Amazon Reviews The Science of Screenwriting explores the workings of
Career Corner – Announcements and Postings for the Week of February 12
Announcements Spring 2018 Internship Academic Registration Deadline The deadline to register your spring 2018 internship for academic credit is Friday, March 2, at 5pm. Learn more and register at chapman.edu/internships. Time to prepare for the Career Expo This year’s annual Career Expo will be held on Tuesday, March 6. With the big day less than
VR Visionaries to Lead Lecture
Join industry leaders Larry Cutler and Kane Lee, Baobab Studios, in an evening dedicated to virtual reality. Thursday, February 15 at 7 p.m. in the Cloobeck Screening Room, Digital Media Arts Center. Seating for this event is first come, first serve, please plan accordingly. Cutler and Lee are dedicated craftsmen who see the power of marrying
First Major Feature Wins at Slamdance
Two years ago alum Trevor Stevens (BFA.FP ’15) and team set out to make their first feature film, one that suited their off the wall sensibility while also poking fun at popular film tropes. Rock Steady Row was that film and had its world premiere at this year’s Slamdance Film Festival. “We didn’t make this
LunaFest at Dodge College
There is a variety of ways to get the necessary cash together to make a film. One of the most fulfilling ways comes from finding support from others in the community. Community support for a film is powerful and can establish a career. At this year’s Lunafest which took place February 3rd, hosted by Zonta