Chapman News: Before The Broadcast Begins
The hustle and bustle of broadcast news is enough work to make even the most seasoned professional’s head spin. Dodge College students are no stranger to the task, though, as they air Chapman News every Friday at noon during the school year from Marion Knott Studios. However, most of the students working on the show
Dean Bassett on Social Media
It’s not often that the Dean of any school is embracing the new technology. However, we’re lucky that Dean Bob Bassett has his finger on the pulse of the future. Dean Bassett recently wrote an article for The Caucus about how social media is changing the landscape of not only production, but of education as
Justin Simien: How the Internet Can Help Your Movie
The Internet can help your movie-making efforts immensely. Just ask Justin Simien (BFA/Film Production ’04), who has had plenty of experience using social media to his advantage. Aside from being named one of the Ten Directors To Watch in 2013 by Variety, Simien has been busy building awareness for his film Dear White People. We
Festival and Awards Report - Week of June 16
Three Chapman films won awards at the ASC Student Awards last weekend: Matthew Blake won the ASC Student Heritage Award in the documentary category for his cinematography in Forest Keepers. Ben Mullinkosson won the honorable mention in the documentary category for his cinematography in The Pink Helmet Posse. Doug Potts won the honorable mention in
Roy Finch Teaches the Art of the Continuous Shot
Dodge College of Film and Media Arts offers a lot of amazing summer classes. For example, there is the The Continuous Take (FTV 329-04/529-04). Taught by Roy Finch , it’s the type of fun class that most students can’t even believe is a real offering. Ever since the beginning of film, continuous shots have
Online Screenwriting Course - Sign Up Today!
NOTE: DODGE COLLEGE NO LONGER OFFERS THIS CLASS. HOWEVER, WE HAVE LEFT THIS BLOG POST HERE SO YOU CAN SEE SOME OF THE THINGS WE HAVE OFFERED IN THE PAST. Dodge College is proud to offer the Professional Certificate Program in Screenwriting for the 2014-2015 academic year. Not only is it a great course,
Congrats Dodge College 2014 Graduates!
On Saturday, May 24, we said good-bye to many students as they graduated from Dodge College. Proud family members and friends packed Wilson Field to help celebrate the accomplishments of the graduates and to wish them well as they embark on the rest of their lives. By 6PM, the students began to file in, taking
The Cecil Awards 2014 Impressed with Big Wins & Lots Of Fun
Last night, the 2014 Cecil Awards took place and it was a night filled with lots of laughs, an impressive show, and hard earned achievements. Guests started to arrive for the tented pre-party in Dodge College’s parking lot around 5:30 PM. It was here that they got their first taste of the night’s #Limitless
Cecil Awards 2014 Nominations Announced
The entire list of nominations for the 2014 Cecil Awards are now available! Please take a moment to check out the nominations below, and see if some of your favorites made the cut! And don’t forget to buy your tickets for the 2014 Cecil Awards show now! Best Production Design – Undergraduate Alex Tomko for
Find out why the West was fun in a Pre-release Screening of "A Million Ways to Die in the West"
Dodge College and Universal Pictures invite you to a pre-release screening of A Million Ways to Die in the West (directed by Seth MacFarlane) on Wednesday, May 28th at 7:00 p.m. in Folino Theater. A Million Ways to Die in the West, in theaters May 30th, 2014, starring Seth MacFarlane, Charlize Theron, and Neil Patrick Harris.
Journey of a Female Comic by Dodge Alumni Opens in LA / NYC
“If it wasn’t for Dodge College, I would not be where I am today.” So says Erick Crespo (MFA/Film Production ’08), whose filmmaking journey has been filled with great successes since graduation. Crespo’s latest film, Journey of a Female Comic , opened two weeks ago in Los Angeles, and this past weekend in New
Chapman at Tribeca
Several Dodge College alumni and students were at the Tribeca Film Festival this year which was held in New York City from April 17 – 27. Many of them were there because they had worked on the new Joss Whedon film In Your Eyes, which was having its World Premiere at the festival. Maileen Williams