Don’t miss out on next week’s alumni mixer at Sony Studios
The Office of Alumni Engagement, in partnership with Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, Fowler School of Law, and Argyros School of Business and Economics is proud to bring you an evening of Panther camaraderie and professional networking at Sony Pictures Studios. On April 23, 2014 from 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m., alumni in the entertainment
Hollywood Triple Threat Jon Favreau Divulges Recipe for Success at Post-Screening Q&A
Grilled cheese. Pork Belly. Mango Salsa. Lava Cake. Are we hungry yet? Last night’s screening of Chef delivered pangs of hunger accentuated by decadent shots of cuisine, perfectly selected musical tracks, and a script full of heart, humility, and humor. There’s no denying that the film is fabulous (you should all run out and see
Alum launches Kickstarter for film about sustainable seafood
Last year, award-winning filmmaker Mischa Hedges (BFA/Film Prod.’06) and his production company TrimTab Media received initial funding from Cal Humanities to produce a documentary about commercial fishermen in California – to explore their work and document their lives. For five months, Hedges and his team have been capturing stories about fishermen, seafood and
Chapman scores big at the Sierra Canyon Film Festival
Sierra Canyon,an independent college prep school in the Valley, holds an annual film festival at Raleigh Studios in Hollywood each Spring. Submissions are open to not only high school films, but college films as well. This year, three student films from Dodge College were awarded crystal trophies: Light Me Up (directed by Ryan Walton ‘12
Pre-release screening "Chef" followed by a Q&A with director/actor Jon Favreau
Attention Chapman Community: Dodge College, Filmmaker-in-Residence Donald Petrie, and Open Road Films invites you to join them for a pre-release screening of Chef on Tuesday, April 15 at 7 p.m. in Folino Theater. A chef who loses his restaurant job starts up a food truck in an effort to reclaim his creative promise, while piecing
Important Academic Update: Changes to Subject Codes/Course Numbers for Fall 2014
Dear Students, As we approach registration, we have some important information to share with you regarding subject codes/course numbers. Beginning in Fall 2014 the majority of Dodge College courses have new subject codes; some also have new course numbers. Please follow the link below for your program requirements and refer to this list when planning your
Alumni Spotlight - Rebecca Kirsch
Rebecca Kirsch, B.A. Screenwriting ‘05 Current Occupation: Television writer for NBC’s “Dracula” What is a typical day like for you at your job? As part of a television Writers’ Room, my colleagues and I develop the storylines and thematic arcs for each episode of a show and the series as a whole. We craft emotional
Blur Studio Tour Renders Career Opportunity Potential in the Digital Arts Field
A few Fridays ago, March 14th, I had the opportunity to visit Blur Studio in Culver City with a group of my fellow digital arts students. Blur is a company that has produced various 3D character animation, design, and visual effects for films, television, video games, and more. Some credits for Blur include James Cameron’s
Listen to adjunct Fred Ginsburg CAS PhD teach audio at NAB 2014
Fred Ginsburg CAS PhD BKSTS, an Adjunct professor in the Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, will be instructing workshops all week during the 2014 National Association of Broadcasters conference being held in Las Vegas, Nevada, April 7-11. Dr. Ginsburg, who teaches location audio recording for film/video to our cinema students,
Meet Film Industry Alumni in 2nd Annual Panel
Join us this Saturday, April 5 at 1:00 p.m. in MKS room 111 for the second annual Chapman Alumni Panel hosted by Professor Harry Ufland. Students will learn directly from the 21 alumni attending about their current jobs and how they can land one. Advice will range from what to wear and say in an
Guest Lecture: Animation Guru Steve Hickner
Professor Bill Kroyer invites you to a special guest lecture by Animation Director/Producer/Story Man Steve Hickner on Thursday, April 3 at 7:00 p.m. in Folino Theater. Hickner will discuss his experiences in creating stories for animated feature films and offer advice on beginning a career in the animation business. Hickner has spent
Prof. Ross Brown talks Web with LA Biz Journal
Professor Ross Brown, resident TV guru and writing for the web expert, recently sat down with reporter Gina Hall from the L.A. Business Journal, to discuss the importance of visual web content. Below is a byte-sized portion of the article. Read the full article on L.A. Biz’s website. If visual web content is our destiny,