USC School of Cinematic Arts

SCA was honored to have President Folt join us for the : Wakanda Forever screening! Thank you for your continued support for our students, programs and alums!

USC School of Cinematic Arts updated their website address.

USC School of Cinematic Arts updated their website address.

USC's Trojan Vision is celebrating 25 years of student-led programming! Join SCA's Dean, Elizabeth M. Daley, and the Trojan Vision team next Thursday, October 27th at 7:00 PM (PT) for a special virtual event to celebrate and honor current, past, and future Trojan Vision students and alumni. You don't want to miss out!

RSVP today: https://usc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_knjw-o0YRUSqWPpSNVBVBQ
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About Trojan Vision:

Trojan Vision is the official USC student-led campus television station. It features a state-of-the-art television studio and production facility at the Robert Zemeckis Center for Digital Arts. Trojan Vision shows are produced and crewed by students registered in the CTPR 409 course and student volunteers from departments across the campus.
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Trojan Vision live-streams the full slate of original television shows on Trojan Vision’s page. Once edited, these shows stream on demand on YouTube and Facebook. Time Warner Educational Access Channel 36 also streams Trojan Vision shows on demand to over 700,000 homes in the greater Los Angeles area. Trojan Vision podcasts are available on YouTube.

SCA's Film & Television Production Division invites the public to attend a live taping of this semester’s CTPR 484 Advanced Multi-Cam Comedy Sitcom Pilot “Ambulance Chasers” on October 29th at 4 PM. Enjoy a pre-show standup performance and witness the performance, taping, and editing live with an audience!

Get your FREE tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/live-taping-of-ctpr-484-sitcom-pilot-ambulance-chasers-tickets-444325729217?aff=efbneb

Photo Credit: Kelly Yu

About the Class:

CTPR 484 is a large intensive group production class where the practical application for producing a multi-camera television comedy Pilot is experienced. The class will prep, shoot, post and deliver a 30-minute comedy Pilot which is shot in front of a live audience in typical sit-com fashion. Students and faculty work together addressing the myriad aesthetic, technical, collaborative and ethical issues integral to making a comedy Pilot. The Pilot derives from a treatment that is pitched and picked prior to the fall semester and the class works closely with the CTWR 487 writing students who will create the final script. Multiple crew positions and skills ranging from Producing, Directing, Cinematography, Editing, Production Design, and Stage Managing are taught by Experienced and working Television professionals. CTPR 484 provides a unique opportunity at SCA to learn about and create Comedy Television and more specifically Sitcom production.

kicks off today! Be sure to check out what SCA has planned for all our visiting families.

RSVP Here: https://cinema.usc.edu/events/event.cfm?id=64117

Happy First Day of Classes SCA!

It feels good to have our courtyard full again! Welcome to all our Fall 2022 admitted students. ✌️

Congrats to SCA IMGD students Adam Morina and Ingram Mao who earned a Yugo BAFTA Student Award nomination for their thesis project BLOCKS!

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18 1/2 - Laemmle.com

18½ (the new feature film created by USC alumni ) premieres this weekend in LA theaters before its national run!

This comedy thriller about a White House transcriber who is thrust into the Watergate scandal when she discovers the only copy of the infamous 18½-minute gap in Nixon’s tapes, stars Willa Fitzgerald (Reacher), John Magaro (First Cow), Vondie Curtis Hall (Harriet), Catherine Curtin (Stranger Things), Richard Kind (Argo), Sullivan Jones (The Gilded Age) and the voices of Ted Raimi (Spider-Man), Jon Cryer (Two and a Half Men), and Bruce Campbell (Evil Dead).

Congratulations to USC alumni: Dan Mirvish, Director, Producer (p.g.a.); Daniel Moya, Writer, Producer (p.g.a.); Terry Keefe, Producer; Elle Schneider, Cinematographer; Sebastian Twardosz, Executive Producer; Tanner Cusumano, Associate Producer.

Screening schedule: May 27-June 2: Laemmle Monica; May 31: Laemmle Glendale (one-night-only); June 1: Laemmle NoHo 7 (one-night-only); June 2: Laemmle Playhouse 7 (one-night-only)

Get your tickets here: https://www.laemmle.com/film/18-12

18 1/2 - Laemmle.com Two '18 1/2' screenings will feature Q&As: May 31 - Glendale - Q&A hosted by Chris Gore (founder, Film Threat) and '18½' Executive Producer Richard Schenkman and June 1 - NoHo7 - Q&A hosted by Mark Stolaroff (founder, NoBudgetFilmSchool) with '18½' composer Luis Guerra.

The Gary Cooper Estate has curated a collection of exclusive items to commemorate the cinema legend's iconic Hollywood career. The exhibition will include personal and film items, such as Mr. Cooper's Oscars, and will be on display for the public in the School of Cinematic Arts Lobby from April 24, 2022, to September 30, 2022.

The Gary Cooper Endowed Fund at the USC School of Cinematic Arts was established in 2005 by his daughter, Maria Cooper Janis. The endowment serves to uplift, empower, and educate underrepresented students from Indigenous communities as they explore media and entertainment in all of its forms. An accomplished artist in her own right, Maria Cooper Janis has continued to honor her father’s legacy since his passing in 1961. This includes her work with Native American and Indigenous cultural interests, something very close to her father’s heart.

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SCA has partnered with to bring our students cutting edge tools and technology to prepare them for the future of the entertainment industry!

We have added the latest cameras from the to the as well as cameras from their lineup!

This summer, SCA will also add a Sony Virtual Production Studio that will feature the Sony Cine Crystal LED B-Series Wall.

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SCA would like to send a warm welcome to Sarah Bond, Corporate Vice President, Game Creator Experience and Ecosystem at Microsoft, who has joined the USC School of Cinematic Arts’ Board of Councilors. ✌️

Class of May 2022, tell us your post-graduation plans! Whether you are not certain of your plans yet, have secured a job or fellowship, or will attend graduate school, we need to hear from everyone! Take the short survey, and click the button “Sign up with your USC SSO (Current Students Only).

*Gift card codes will be emailed to the first 3,000 undergrads who complete the survey.

And the Oscar goes to... Congratulations to our alumni who took home Oscars last night at the 94th Academy Awards! We are beyond proud of all the winners and nominees and their hard work. ✌️

Congratulations to .games on being ranked #1 Undergraduate Game Design Program and #4 Graduate Game Design Program in North America by ! ✌️

Click the link in our bio to read more and to learn how you can apply today!

SCA’s research labs are reimagining cinematic experiences and innovating creative, multidisciplinary approaches to problem-solving societal issues!

Read More Here: https://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=61581

USC School of Cinematic Arts mourns the loss of the legendary film producer Alan Ladd, Jr. Laddie as he was famously called was an alumnus of the School, recipient of the Mary Pickford Award, which is bestowed upon a distinguished alumnus each year and most importantly a dear friend. The School owes him a great debt for his astute counsel on many issues as it related to our industry. In particular, it was Laddie who first suggested that the School train students in the business of film and it was this effort which later became SCA’s Business of Cinematic Arts program. He will be deeply missed.

Looking for something fresh and riveting to watch this weekend? Check out the BLACK STORIES Collection on kanaopy.com which features a curated list of 16 student films from our SCA alumni. The best part? You can watch them all for free with your USC NetID login or a public library card.

Click the link to start watching today: https://usclib.kanopy.com/product/black-stories

BLACK STORIES is a collection of films from the University of Southern California Cinematic Arts.

“Coda” Erika Davis-Marsh
“Blueberry” Martina Lee
“Breaking and Entering - Women of the LAPD” Eleanor Blake
“Carry Me Home” Channing Godfrey Peoples
“I Never Picked Cotton” Hanna Adams
“The Dope Years - The Story of Latasha Harlins” Allison A. Waite
“Violets” Maren Jensen
“We Home” Rayka Zehtabchi
“Lalo’s House” Kelley Kali
“Silent Beats” Jon M. Chu
“Locks” Ryan Coogler
“A Different Tree” Steven Caple, Jr.
“Fig” Ryan Coogler
“Road to Zion” Andrew Reid
“The Ball Method” Dagmawi Abebe
“Asia A” Andrew Reid

Congratulations to our SCA alumni nominated for for the 94th ! We are extremely proud of these amazing filmmakers and are rooting for our SCA Trojan Family!

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USC School of Cinematic Arts could not be more thrilled that The Wrap ranked SCA the #1 film school in the country. Highlights included First Jobs, the Student Academy Awards and the Gerald A. Lawson Endowed Fund. We are very honored by this recognition.

Congratulations to De’Onna Young-Stephens who won a Student Academy Award for her film, Not Just a Name, which confronts the racial bias African-Americans face for creating unique names that don’t conform to European origins and might include apostrophes and dashes. De’Onna graduated from the Film & Television Production division in May. Here’s what she has to say about the winning the award and the impact of the film.

What was the inspiration for Not Just a Name?
I have a personal connection with name-shaming in America because I suffered from name-shaming as a child. I was also inspired by my friends after witnessing them correct others for the mispronunciation of their name. Witnessing that was refreshing and gave me a boost of confidence to speak up and speak out about the issue.
What has been the response from people who have seen the film?
The response has been incredible. I've seen people get emotional after watching the film. It feels rewarding knowing the film has touched people from around the world, and the part I enjoy most is hearing stories from others who have gone through similar experiences.
What’s it feel like to win a Student Academy Award for this very personal story?
I'm honestly still pinching myself because I wanted to win one so bad. I used to talk to my 547 directing professor, Mark Harris, about it almost every class. I was nervous sharing such a personal story, but I'm glad people are embracing it.
What do you want to do next in your career?
I want to continue writing and directing films. I am passionate about social change—films that urge the viewer to engage, analyze injustice and create the world anew—as well as films that push the boundaries of self-actualization, that tell stories about protagonists who are brave enough to ask the big questions about life, the world and identity. https://deadline.com/2021/10/48th-student-academy-awards-competition-names-17-winners-1234859470/

Congratulations to all NINE alumni who took home this Sunday!! So proud of all these amazing shows!

Their Dad Transformed Video Games In The 1970s — And Passed On His Pioneering Spirit

So many student game designers will be helped by the Gerald A. Lawson Fund for Black and Indigenous students and USC Games and USC School of Cinematic Arts could not be prouder to be a part of this initiative. Listen to NPR StoryCorps on Gerald Lawson as his children speak about how their father transformed the video game industry. https://www.npr.org/2021/09/17/1037911107/jerry-lawson-video-game-fairchild-channel-f-black-engineer

Their Dad Transformed Video Games In The 1970s — And Passed On His Pioneering Spirit The late Jerry Lawson helped invent the first video game console with interchangeable games. His children say he brought the fun and games home and showed them they could create their own path.

Hollywood ignored women. Academy Museum's female curators aren't making the same mistake

Manouchka Labouba, Emily Rauber-Rodriguez and Sophia Serrano from Cinema & Media Studies are curators for the new The Academy Museum. What an incredible accomplishment and opportunity!
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2021-09-07/academy-museum-women-hollywood-curators

Hollywood ignored women. Academy Museum's female curators aren't making the same mistake A curatorial team of mostly women has surfaced the intriguing back stories and undertold contributions of women in filmmaking.

Trojans go for national Capital One College Bowl 2021 title

Congratulations to Ann Nguyen USC School of Cinematic Arts and Karan Menon and Brendan Glascock USC Viterbi School of Engineeringfor making it to the finals of Capital One College Bowl Championship https://news.usc.edu/191470/watch-usc-college-bowl-students-2021-championship/

Trojans go for national Capital One College Bowl 2021 title Ann Nguyen, Karan Menon and Brendan Glascock will compete against Columbia U.

Xbox Honors International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples - Xbox Wire

Microsoft Xbox supports USC Games' Gerald A Lawson Fund for Black and Indigenous Students -- https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2021/08/09/xbox-honors-international-day-of-the-worlds-indigenous-peoples/ USC Games

Xbox Honors International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples - Xbox Wire I want to begin International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples by respectfully acknowledging that I am writing from the ancestral homeland of the Duwamish and Coastal Salish peoples. I pay respect to the Elders and extend that respect to their descendants, who have been the caretakers of thi...

ViacomCBS Expands Emerging Directors Program to Two Years (Exclusive)

ViacomCBS recognizes Tiffany Kontoyiannis-Guillen, Andrew Reid and Xavier Burgin in selecting them for the 3rd annual ViewFinderEmerging Directors Program -- https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/viacomcbs-emerging-directors-program-1234984942/

ViacomCBS Expands Emerging Directors Program to Two Years (Exclusive) ViacomCBS has made a major expansion to its development program for TV directors from underrepresented backgrounds. The third annual ViewFinder Emerging Directors Program is doubling in length to a…

Lisa Kudrow to Star in ‘Jack & Lou,’ USC Film School’s First Narrative Podcast (TV News Roundup)

Check out USC School of Cinematic Arts first narrative podcast, Jack & Lou: A Gangster Love Story, starring Lisa Kudrow which premieres on June 26 on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. It was to be shot as a feature film, but when COVID hit SCA pivoted and created a podcast done entirely remotely :
https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/lisa-kudrow-jack-lou-usc-podcast-tv-news-roundup-1235005443/ University of Southern California

Lisa Kudrow to Star in ‘Jack & Lou,’ USC Film School’s First Narrative Podcast (TV News Roundup) The University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts will launch its first ever narrative podcast on June 26 and stars Lisa Kudrow. “Jack & Lou: A Gangster Love Story” com…

Mark you calendars for an encore presentation of the best of USC Games!

Motion Picture Academy Chooses 2021-22 Governors; Women Dominate Newly Elected Class

Congrats Professor Rodman!
https://deadline.com/2021/06/motion-picture-academy-chooses-2021-22-governors-women-dominate-among-newly-elected-class-1234778789/

Motion Picture Academy Chooses 2021-22 Governors; Women Dominate Newly Elected Class The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Monday announced its newly elected 2021–2022 Board of Governors. Among the first-timers is Rita Wilson for the actors branch, while Oscar- and Emm…

***TUNE IN***TO A WATCH PARTY LIKE NO OTHER!! Here another chance to see the amazing student produced video games from this year's USC Games Expo --

Hollywood’s Inevitable Foundation Launches to Mentor and Fund Disabled Screenwriters (EXCLUSIVE)

Congrats to SCA's Marisa Torelli-Pedevska on the incredible work she is doing -- https://variety.com/2021/tv/global/hollywood-inevitable-foundation-disabled-screenwriters-1234991412/

Hollywood’s Inevitable Foundation Launches to Mentor and Fund Disabled Screenwriters (EXCLUSIVE) Hollywood’s continuing efforts to embrace diversity and inclusion has received a significant boost with the launch of the Inevitable Foundation, whose mission is to fund and mentor the next g…

Dating and New York | 2021 Tribeca Festival | Tribeca

Great news—you can stream all of the Tribeca official selections online this year! Top of your list should be DATING AND NEW YORK, written and directed by SCA Production alum Jonah Feingold. Reserve your ticket today to stream on June 13!

Dating and New York | 2021 Tribeca Festival | Tribeca After meeting on the dating app Meet Cute and having a one-night stand, two New York millennials draw up a “Best Friends with Benefits” contract to avoid the pitfalls of a relationship, but complications ensue.

USC Games has launched The Gerald A. Lawson endowment fund to break down barriers for Black and Indigenous students seeking careers in the gaming industry

Congrats USC Games and Take-Two Interactive for their commitment to expanding opportunities for Black and Indigenous Students in gaming and tech!https://www.businessinsider.com/usc-games-video-games-gerald-lawson-fund-black-indigenous-students-2021-5

USC Games has launched The Gerald A. Lawson endowment fund to break down barriers for Black and Indigenous students seeking careers in the gaming industry The Gerald A. Lawson Endowment fund also seeks to increase minority representation in the gaming and tech industry.

AWAKENING: An Anthemic Celebration of Asian America

In response to the rise in Asian violence across the U.S., Oscar-nominated producer Peilin Chou (Over the Moon), has directed “Awakening”, a PSA that celebrates Asian Americans, and the tremendous impact they have had on the world through art. With the goal of inspiring and uplifting the Asian American community and beyond, “Awakening” features an exciting line-up of prominent AAPI talent including Phillipa Soo, Ken Jeong, Margaret Cho, Daniel Dae Kim, Bowen Yang, and BD Wong, among many others. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpkzOr3ex54

AWAKENING: An Anthemic Celebration of Asian America In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPIHM), we are proud to share “Awakening,” a celebration of Asian-Americans, with a spotligh...