Thesis Spotlight: Meraki
Blending stop motion, Taylor Johnston’s (BFA/DA ’18) area of expertise, and the computer graphic prowess of Austin Piko (BFA/DA ’18), the team behind Meraki are making the only stop-motion animation thesis film to come from Dodge College this year. The team is excited to bring the magic of three-dimensional animation to audiences with this film. Magic
Faculty Spotlight: Sally Rubin
Professor Sally Rubin has always been passionate about social issues. It is one of the primary reasons she became a documentary filmmaker. Since 2010, Rubin has been funneling this passion into Chapman’s annual Community Voices Documentary Film Program, which connects student filmmakers with local and national nonprofit organizations. “I’ve always wanted to make a difference
The Importance of Film Festivals and Public Shows
I remember my very first film’s public show. It was in 2005 as part of the student thesis-festival at Cleveland State University. Together with my film school classmates – I organized a small film event, consisting of several thesis films from our final production class at CSU’s film program. Our goal was to get together
THE TALE OF PRINCESS KAGUYA - May 1
Join us as we honor the memory and talent of director Isao Takahata with a screening of his film The Tale of Princess Kaguya Tuesday, May 1, 7 p.m., Folino Theater. Legendary Studio Ghibli cofounder Isao Takahata (Grave of the Fireflies) revisits Japan’s most famous folktale in this gorgeous, hand-drawn masterwork, decades in the making. Found
It's Saturday Morning!
As a six-year-old sitting on a couch with cookies disguised as cereal, entranced by the adventures of a real American hero, I never would have dreamed the creator of the most seminal show of my childhood would one day become my mentor. Ron Friedman, the mastermind behind G.I Joe, A Real American Hero, not only
Slamdance Film Festival Workshop with President Peter Baxter
Friday, May 4, at 1:30 p.m. in the Cloobeck Screening Room, DMAC, Peter Baxter, Co-Founder and President of Slamdance Film Festival, will present a workshop to students. This workshop is based on the experiences of Slamdance alumni who have built sustainable careers through DIY filmmaking. It’s the core curriculum for Slamdance Polytechnic and provides a real-world
Alumni Spotlight: Erika Cohn '09
While I was on a shooting hiatus with my last film, In Football We Trust, I lived in Israel/Palestine for 7 months on a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship, which I had been awarded after graduating from Chapman University. While there, I taught film, mentored local filmmakers, assisted NGOs launch media advocacy projects, and continued my post-graduate
COMMUNITY VOICES Documentary Screening and Filmmaker Q&A - May 3
Join us Thursday, May 3 at 7 p.m. in the Folino Theater for Community Voices, a documentary film program. Community Voices links Chapman University documentary film students with Orange-County based organizations. Each semester, groups of students produce short character-driven portrait films that highlight causes the partner organizations aim to serve. The films are then used in the outreach
Friday Focus: Alumni
Melanie Duke (BFA/DA ’17) started a new role with 20th Century Fox as a Creative Content Coordinator. Erika Cohn’s (BFA/FP ’09) film will receive its LA theatrical release on April 20th at the Laemmle Monica Film Center. Erika will be around afterwards for a Q&A. JJ Englert (BFA/CRPR ’15) has started a company, Industry Jump,
WHEN JEFF TRIED TO SAVE THE WORLD Screening and Actor Q&A – April 24
Please note: This event is for Chapman students/faculty/staff only. A Chapman ID will be required for entry. Join us Tuesday, April 24 at 7 p.m. in the Folino Theater, Marion Knott Studios for a screening of When Jeff Tried to Save the World. Following the screening will be a Q&A with director Kendall Goldberg (BFA/FP ’17) and actors Jon Heder
KODACHROME Pre-Release Screening and Producer Q&A - April 16
Join us Monday, April 16 at 7 p.m. in the Folino Theater, Marion Knott Studios for a screening of Kodachrome, starring Jason Sudeikis, Elizabeth Olsen, and Ed Harris. Immediately after the screening will be a Q&A with producers Ellen Goldsmith-Vein and Eric Robinson. This event is open to the public and seating is first come first serve. About the film:
19th Annual Women in Focus Conference: The Streaming Era
Streaming platforms like Netflix, Hulu, and YouTube have altered the film and media landscape, dawning the new golden age of media. The drive for new content offers creators more opportunities to tell truly unique and innovative stories. Join us on Friday, April 20 at 1:30 p.m. in Folino Theater as we gather to hear from female