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
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