Discover Chapman Day – Get All Your Questions Answered
It’s that time of year again, where Chapman University opens its doors to interested students, and you can come see what a great fit Dodge College is for you! That’s right, Saturday, October 31 is Discover Chapman Day, and we want to meet you! After a general information session on main campus, prospective students and
Q&A With Andy Knauer and Arthur Pielli
While recently going through some of the latest news of what our alumni have been up to, I came across the names Andy Knauer (MFA/Screenwriting ’06) and Arthur Pielli (MFA/Screenwriting ’06). They were recently featured as the inaugural interview in Script Magazine’s new series “Writers On Breaking In.” Both Knauer and Pielli have been keeping
CILECT In Chicago
CILECT (Centre Internationale Liason des Ecoles) and the International Association of Film and Television got together this week in Chicago to talk all things post-production.The Global Post-Production Symposium was hosted by Columbia College and featured films and speakers from both here and abroad, as well as demonstrations of innovative teaching models in editing. The keynote
Chapman News Is All Over Social Media!
Can’t get enough Chapman News? Now you can find them all over social media! But just what is Chapman news? It airs every Friday, live on local Channel 6 at 12:00 p.m. It’s a weekly newscast, produced by a hearty band of thirty Dodge College/Chapman University, broadcast-journalism students. The show is focused on the University,
Alumna Malina Fagan Looking Into THE COVERUP of Toxic Chemicals
Chapman Alumna Malina Fagan (BFA/Film Production ’14) is currently making her first feature documentary on the toxic chemicals found in everyday cosmetics and personal care products. The film is called THE COVERUP and began as a senior thesis that she directed, produced, filmed and edited as part of Sally Rubin’s documentary class at Dodge College
Visit To The Emmys Helps Class Learn About Award Shows
The Emmy Awards are a time for writers, directors, producers, and stars to be recognized for their work in Television. However, behind the cameras, the a whole other show is going on, with a multitude of moving parts to make sure it runs smoothly. Professor Steven Hirsen took his TWP-311 Advanced Multi-Camera Production class to
First Cut 2015 Showcased Our Best From The Past Year
On Thursday, September 24, Dodge College held the 2015 Leo Freedman Foundation First Cut Screening at the Directors Guild of America Theater in Los Angeles. The event showcased six of the best thesis films from last year, and served as a way for prospective students to see what Dodge is capable of. The evening kicked
Pre-release Screening: STEVE JOBS
Dodge College and Universal Pictures invites you to join us for a pre-release screening of Steve Jobs (dir. Danny Boyle, 2015) on Thursday, October 8 at 7 p.m. in Folino Theater. Admission is complimentary. Registration is required. Set backstage at three iconic product launches and ending in 1998 with the unveiling of the iMac, STEVE
Blaustein Creates Runaway TV Success in Russia
Though he speaks no Russian, Professor Barry Blaustein helped create the most successful TV show in the history of Russian television. Though he’s had great success as a screenwriter in Hollywood, Blaustein had never worked on a sitcom – the form of the Russian comedy Fizruk, or “Gym Teacher,” which he traveled to Russia over
Drummond Brings Home The Gold
Last week, Daniel Drummond (BFA/Digital Arts ’14) won the top prize in the Alternative Film category at the Student Academy Awards for his film Chiaroscuro. Drummond is the first Chapman Student ever to win a Student Academy Award. We are incredibly proud of Drummond, and are excited to see what new things he will create
Daniel Drummond (BFA/DA'14) Wins Student Academy Award
Orange, CA (September 18, 2015) – The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences honored 15 student winners from colleges and universities around the world at the 42nd Student Academy Awards ceremony held September 17 at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills where Daniel Drummond became the first Chapman student to win a Student Academy Award. Drummond,
David Fury Speaks To New Era Of Television
I love LOST. It’s seriously my favorite TV show of all time. Hands down. So, of course, when I heard that David Fury, writer/producer extraordinaire, would be a guest for Ross Brown’s New Era of Television (TWP-510-01), I absolutely made myself available to hear him chat with the class. And the fact that he was