Interterm Disney Class Takes a Look at the Company's History
Aside from film and television, another one of my biggest passions is Disney. Specifically, Disney history; from the company itself, to the films (both animated and live-action), and to the Parks. I just can’t get enough. When I heard that there was going to be a class here at Dodge during the Winter Interterm, I
Dodge Students Behind Popular Blog Doling Out Internship Advice
It’s no secret that Chapman’s Dodge College of Film and Media Arts is one of the best film schools in the world. We are number #1 in the sheer size and number of student productions, the only school with a Screen Acting and defined Television program, and our school is ranked the #7 film school by
The New Era of Television Launches with Amazing Panel at Sony Pictures
On Monday night, Dodge College launched its brand new course, The New Era of Television, on the Sony Pictures lot with an amazing panel of some of today’s most influential people in entertainment. The panel included Sony Pictures Television President Steve Mosko, Netflix’s Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos, and AMC Networks COO Ed Carroll. The
Hollywood Costumes Show the Importance of Production Design
Last week, production design students (along with a few others), had the opportunity to check out the Hollywood Costume exhibit presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The exhibit, which was organized by the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, is now at its final stop here in Southern California, after a
Students Have Fun & Learn at Sundance
During the interterm, some of our students had the unique opportunity to visit the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, UT. For about a week, they were able to experience this prestigious festival, and get a taste of what industry life is like. Kendall Goldberg (BFA/Film Production ’17) wrote a bullet pointed journal of
Pilots Shot During Interterm Are on the Road to Success!
Over on the Chapman Happenings blog, Dawn Bonker visited the set of “Calculations,” one of the two pilots the students filmed over the interterm here at Dodge College. From the post: Two pilot scripts are pitched, written and polished during spring and fall. But come January nearly 100 students come together to film them start
Now Accepting Applications for Spring 2015 Marion Knott Filmmaker-in-Residence Program with Gary Foster
We are pleased to announce that producer Gary Foster will be our Marion Knott Filmmaker-in-Residence for Spring 2015. A 1983 graduate of the University of Southern California, Foster began his career as a producer in the mid 1980s. At the age of 25, he produced his first film, Short Circuit and the success of
Orange is the New Apple
24 students. 12 days. 2 cities. 1 incredible adventure. Led by our fearless leader, Pete Weitzner, “Networking in New York and DC” is a travel course dedicated to creating networking opportunities for broadcast journalism students. It’s a perfect glimpse into the world of television. For me, taking this class has been a dream
Dodge College is Ready to Take On Sundance
We are just little less than a week away from the start of the 2015 Sundance Film Festival and I couldn’t be more excited! Last year was an amazing year for Dodge College alumni at Sundance and Slamdance, and I am looking forward this year being no different. At Sundance, Erika Cohn (BFA/Film Production ’05)
On Second Thought Helps Recall Regretful Texts
We’ve all send a text or two that we regret. Even now, as I am writing this, I can think of a handful that make me question why I am allowed access to my phone during certain parts of my life. Wouldn’t it be great if there was some way we could recall those messages
Happy Holidays!
Happy Holidays and a fantastic New Year from everyone here at Dodge College! Here’s to an amazing 2015!
Akin Ceylan offers up Career Advice
Earlier this week, I had the great fortune to attend the keynote address of Chapman University’s Student Research Day. The speaker was Akin C. Ceylan, COO Home Entertainment, Lionsgate Entertainment, and Chapman University alumnus, Class of 1990. It was a great speech and I wanted to share some of the career advice Ceylan offered our