Academy Award® Winning Producer Cathy Schulman to Deliver Commencement Address and Receive Honorary Degree at Chapman University’s Dodge College of Film and Media Arts
Orange, CA (May 2, 2014)– It was announced today that Academy Award® winning producer Cathy Schulman (“Crash”) will receive an honorary Doctor of Arts degree from Chapman University’s Dodge College of Film and Media Arts at Dodge College’s commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 24, where Schulman will deliver the keynote address. Schulman is President of
Take an inside look into the animated film "Frozen" with director Chris Buck
On Monday, May 5 Dodge College is excited to welcome Chris Buck, the director of the box office hit Frozen. Buck will discuss his work on the film, screen clips and discuss his experience in the animation industry. With over twenty years of experience, Buck directed Frozen after working in animation, art direction, story and
Exchanging ideas, discovering solutions, and discussing innovation at NAB 2014
For me, this year’s NAB tradeshow turned out to be about so much more than just a preview of new broadcast technology. I have been attending NAB off and on now for over 10 years. In each of those years, I have worked the show as press, a consumer, a salesperson, a broadcast professional, an
It's Frat vs. Family at Dodge College with a Pre-release Screening of "Neighbors"
Dodge College and Universal Pictures invite you to a pre-release screening of Neighbors (dir. Nicholas Stoller) on Thursday, May 1 at 7:00 p.m. in Folino Theater. Neighbors, in theaters May 9, 2014, starring Seth Rogen, Zac Efron and Rose Byrne. A comedy about a young couple suffering from arrested development who are forced to live
Dodge Alumni Reunite at Sony Pictures for an Evening of Networking and Nostalgia to Support Alumni Scholarship Funds
In partnership with the Chapman Alumni Office, Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, Fowler School of Law and Argyros Business School hosted more than 100 alumni in the Rita Hayworth room on the Sony lot on April 23. In addition to having an opportunity to meet fellow alumni from all facets of the entertainment
Dodge College Geeks Out at National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Conference
Earlier this month a small delegation of Dodge College students, alumni, faculty and staff convened in Las Vegas for the annual National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show, highlighting the latest and greatest in electronic media. They scoured the exhibit floor for new equipment, software and business connections to ensure Dodge College continues to offer students
Screening Event: "The Yellow Submarine" with animation director Bob Balser
Bill Kroyer and animation director Bob Balser invite you to join them on a magical mystery tour as they present the newly restored digital print of The Yellow Submarine (1968) on Saturday, April 26 at 1:00 p.m. in Folino Theater. Balser will discuss the iconic, ground-breaking Beatles-inspired animated feature film, with behind-the-scenes stories and personal
Dodge College dares you to attend a screening of E.L. Katz' "Cheap Thrills"
Drafthouse Films, Snoot Entertainment, and Dodge College invite you for a screening of E.L. Katz’s black comedy Cheap Thrills, on Thursday, April 24 at 7:00 p.m. in Folino Theater. A darkly comic thriller, Cheap Thrills follows the one-night descent of two friends participating in a series of escalating paid dares to entertain a wealthy couple with
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