Ingrid Sundberg's "All We Left Behind" Has Screenwriting Roots
The process of getting a novel to the screen is often a long one. It often takes years for the right people to come along and make it happen, let along pull it off. However, it’s not often you hear about the other way around, with a script making its way into novel form. However,
Lessons Learned Outside the Classroom
EDITOR’S NOTE: Brett Melnick (BFA/Television Writing and Producing ’16) shares some insight into the importance of internships in his post today. While this isn’t a class you will find in the course catalog, and can be more than a three-hour commitment every week, internships are extremely helpful experiences to have in college to learn valuable
Emily Carman Explores The Role of Women in Hollywood in New Book
Writing a book is no easy task. It takes a lot of time, discipline, and patience to not only complete it, but see it through to publication. So, when you learn that someone has been involved in not just one, but two books, AND that they both came out within a few weeks of each
Now accepting applications to work with director/producer Rob Cohen, Marion Knott Filmmaker-in-Residence
We are now accepting applications for the spring 2016 Marion Knott Filmmaker-in-Residence program. This semester, our talented filmmaker is director/producer Rob Cohen who directed such films as The Fast and the Furious, xXx, The Boy Next Door; Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story, The Skulls, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, and Dragonheart. For a
4+1 Program Offers Head Start On Graduate Degree In Film Studies
Students who wish to turn their love of film into careers in teaching, writing film reviews, working for film festivals or film studios, or working in archives and film preservation have another option for study in Dodge College. The Film Studies 4 +1 Integrated Program allows undergraduate students to get a head start on their
Film Studies: A Critical Approach to the Literature of this Century
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article is from an issue of InProduction, and we thought it perfectly showcases our Film Studies program, so we had to share it! “Film studies is the English degree of the 21st century,” says Professor Emily Carman. Although she does not discount the value of studying literature, Professor Carman’s assessment
In Remembrance: Cory J. O'Connor
Dear Dodge College Community, It is with great sadness that we learned that Cory O’Connor passed away on Monday morning. Cory was a fantastic professor, mentor, and all-around wonderful person. He has given much to us over the years, and he will be greatly missed by the Dodge College community. Earlier this
Holiday Movies To Check Out During Winter Break
It’s that time of year again, where the weather gets a little colder, the people are a little cheerier, and the Vegas-style lights go on houses around the country. That’s right, it must be the holidays! While you are home on Winter Break, you may be wondering “What can I watch to get into
Film Festivals, Science Fiction, and Stop Motion - Meet Our New Festival and Industry Relations Specialist
So you made a fantastic film this year, and really feel strongly about it. You just know you can travel the festival circuit with it, but are in need of some advice as to what ones would be best for you, and how to go about it. What do you do? That’s where Kevin
Community Voices Continues to Bring Social Issues To Light
Last week, Dodge College hosted Community Voices 2015. These documentaries to create change are part of a program that teaches students ways to tell creative, non-fiction stories about social issues in the Orange County area and its surrounding communities. Under the guidance of documentary professor Sally Rubin, the students are paired up with local non-profit
Chapman Students Travel to Busan
Each year for the past few years, Chapman students have traveled with Professor Nam Lee to the Busan International Film Festival to get a taste of Asian cinema and culture. There, they see the works of Korean masters like Park Chan-Wook and Bong Joon-Ho, as well as films from China and other parts of Asia,
Hellboy Creator Mike Mignola On His Career
Hellboy. The Amazing Screw-on Head. Abe Sapien. Baltimore. B.P.R.D. Each of these unique characters came from the head of Mike Mignola. Last week, Bill Kroyer’s Digital Arts students hosted Mignola, as he gave an in-depth talk about his career and fielded questions from the audience. When he first started out 30 years ago,