Electrogenesis Is A Shockingly Good Fan Film Made By Dodge Students
It’s not every day that you watch a great fan film about a super hero you really like. And it’s definitely not every day that said film comes from a group of talented students from the place you work. But that was definitely the case when I watched Electrogenesis , a short film about Static
Dodge College taps major Hollywood talent for fall faculty positions
Chapman University’s Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, recognized as one of the premiere film schools in the United States, has again proved itself as one of the most alluring teaching destinations for some of the most accomplished and revered members of the Hollywood film community. Among the notable names joining the faculty for
When the Page was Blank: Screenwriting Advice from the Pros
“Just sit your ass down in a chair and hope your head gets the message.” – Larry Gelbart (on how to start writing) Generally the response to the question, “who’s your favorite screenwriter?” is a resounding…. “Ummmm….” My hope is that When the Page Was Blank, the new blog I am overseeing, can harness the
The Value of Education - Destination Laos
EDITOR’S NOTE: When I was looking for students to write about their experiences abroad this summer, one name kept coming up over and over again, from students who took the class to Associate Dean Michael Kowalski. “You have to get Bryce,” they all said. “He is a great story teller, and write something great!”
Film Festival Updates For 8/31/15
Film Festival updates Two Chapman Digital Arts Films will have their international debut at Expotoons International Animation Festival, September 3-6, 3015 in Buenos Aires. http://www.expotoons.com/web/ o VOLCANO!, by Marie Cheng o PEST FRIENDS, by Jennifer Re Marie Cheng is currently working at Nickelodeon Animation Studio as a Production Coordinator. She is testing for storyboard revisionist
Students Come Together To Tell A Taylor Story
EDITOR’S NOTE: Sometimes, a story comes along that tugs at your heart strings a bit. This is one of those stories. Alex Yonks (BA/Film Production ’16) and her team are not only raising money for their film, but also giving back to a cause that means a lot to them. Yonks is directing A
First Cut LA 2015 To Showcase Our Best
On Thursday, September 24, 2015, Dodge College will hold the 2015 Leo Freedman Foundation First Cut Screening at the gorgeous Directors Guild of America Theater in Los Angeles. This year, we will be screening: Bastard – (Joseph Mackedanz ‘15): On the day he is to film his first comedy special, comedian George Harmon finds out
SCREENING: “This is Orson Welles” & Panel
Orson Welles Centennial Event Screening of “This is Orson Welles” & Panel with Peter Bogdanovich, Julia & Clara Kuperberg (filmmakers of “This is Orson Welles”), Henry Jaglom, Joe McBride, F.X. Feeney (critic, author), and Peter Jason (actor) Friday, September 11 @ 7pm | Folino Theater Orson Welles was a filmmaker who
Alumni Scores A Spot On The Blacklist With GRAND PORTAGE
EDITOR’S NOTE: Alumni Dan Olson (MFA/Directing ’07), along with Derek Johnson (MFA/Screenwriting ’06), are having their script Grand Portage featured on The Blacklist right now. We wanted to share his success, and let Dan talk about how the story came to be. They say, “Write what you know,” and for me, that included the
5 Important Lessons Learned At VidCon
Adjunct Professor Frank Chindamo attended the world’s largest web video conference, VidCon, this summer. Now in its 6th year, it attracted millions of dollars in advertising and approximately 25,000 attendees. Sponsored by YouTube, Facebook, and other web video companies, the world’s biggest web stars were there to speak on panels, share their latest work, and
Il Cinema Ritrovato Travel Course In Bologna
Every summer, our students have the amazing opportunity to visit amazing places as part of our travel courses. For the last few years, Dr. Emily Carman has taken a select group of students to Il Cinema Ritrovato, a fantastic, outdoor film festival in Bologna, Italy. Some of her students were kind enough to send some
Alumni Spotlight – Amanda Vo
Amanda Vo, B.A. Public Relations & Advertising ‘12 Current Occupation: DGWB Advertising & Communications, Digital Marketing Project Manager What was your most memorable moment while at Dodge College? I really enjoyed being part of Chapman ImPRessions and participating in the Bateman Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) competition. These two experiences taught me a