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Dodge College of Film & Media Arts

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    BUILD YOUR CREW

    The fastest-rising film, advertising and broadcast journalism school in the country, Dodge College plunges its students into an immersive world of entertainment and media. State-of-the-art facilities combine with state-of-the-art teachers and a constant flow of top Hollywood guests, all working together in a unique village setting.

    Chapman Master Classes

    LEARN FROM INDUSTRY LEADERS

    The second season of the Chapman Master Classes features an exciting lineup of entertainment industry leaders and visionaries.
    Lulu Wang Lulu Wang

    Director
    The Farewell

    Dee Dee Myers Dee Dee Myers

    Former White House press secretary and Warner Bros. head of communications

    Barry Jenkins Barry Jenkins

    Writer-director 
    Moonlight

    Bryan Cranston Bryan Cranston

    Actor, Director Writer, Producer

    Ruth E. Carter Ruth E. Carter

    Costume Designer
    Black Panther

    Jason Blum Jason Blum

    Producer
    Paranormal Activity

    Damien Chazelle Damien Chazelle

    Director
    La La Land

    Bong Joon Ho Bong Joon Ho

    Director
    Parasite

    ed Sarandos Ted Sarandos

    CEO of Netflix

    Pete Docter Pete Docter

    Head of Pixar

    EXPLORE OUR PROGRAMS

    students in studio BFA in Broadcast Journalism and Documentary
    students in studio BFA in Creative Producing
    animation still BFA in Animation and Visual Effects
    film still BFA in Film Production
    film students pose for picture BA in Film Studies
    film student presenting BA in Public Relations and Advertising
    student in the writing room BFA in Screenwriting
    actor on set BFA in Screen Acting
    student filming BFA in Television Writing and Production
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    STUDENT WORK SHOWCASE

    Explore a selection of student projects, from narrative films to public relations campaigns
    Birds Without Wings | Documentary

    Two adults who grew up in the slums of Delhi strive to give new wings to the kids bounded by the shackles of poverty, drugs, and society.

    Rocket | Narrative

    A bittersweet fairy tale set in the world of 1950’s dirt track racing. Rocket is a Student Academy Awards winner for Narrative Film.

    Chiaroscuro | Animation

    In a desolate place, a discovery by a mysterious entity sets in motion a chase through abstract space. Chiaroscuro is a Student Academy Award winner for Alternative Film.

    Icarus | Narrative

    When a Mars colony’s comm satellite is damaged, Emilia Riley embarks on a seemingly harmless repair excursion. Icarus is winner of numerous film festival awards. 

    Night Call | Narrative

    When on a routine patrol, a Black female cop living in and patrolling Inglewood gets called to a disturbance she is forced to make an unprecedented life altering decision. Night Call is winner of numerous film festival awards. 

    Two Paper Nightingales | Narrative

    A fairy tale of two sisters torn apart by war, told from three different cultural perspectives.Two Paper Nightingales is Student Academy Awards finalist. 

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    JOIN THE VILLAGE OF FILMMAKERS

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    Inclusion

    We’ve hired 20 professors of color in the past year alone. We have a majority-female student body. And we have students from every race and religion, all made to feel welcome in this collaborative community.

    Learn More About Our Efforts

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    Careers

    Discover our brand-new Careers Hub, opening in Fall 2021, led by a team of professionals working to find jobs and internships for every student on campus under the guidance of their very own agent, Joe Rosenberg.

    View Our Career Support Programming

    Knott Theater
    State-of-the-Art Facilities

    With a 500-seat theater, world-class soundstages and a newly-installed LED wall, we’re preparing our students not just for today but the future.

    Learn More About Our Facilities

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    OUR BRILLIANT ALUMNI

    Telling Stories of Triumph: Since graduating from Chapman last year with an MFA in documentary film, Rishabh Thakker is already making a name for himself with his thesis documentary film Birds Without Wings, which was selected as a finalist for the Student Academy Awards in 2020. Read the full story.

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    Chapman University Dodge College of Film and Media Arts

    One University Drive, Orange, California, 92866

    (714) 997-6765

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