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Dodge College of Film & Media Arts

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    MEET THE MASTERS!

    The past seasons of the Chapman Master Classes have featured an exciting lineup of entertainment industry leaders and visionaries.
    michelle yeoh Michelle Yeoh

    Actress
    Everything Everywhere All at Once, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

    the duffer brothers The Duffer Brothers

    Writers, Directors, Producers
    Stranger Things

    Lupita Nyong'o Lupita Nyong'o

    Actor
    12 Years a Slave, Us, Black Panther

    guillermo del toro Guillermo del Toro

    Director, Writer
    Shape of Water, Pan's Labyrinth

    barry jenkins Barry Jenkins

    Director, Producer, & Writer
    Moonlight, The Underground Railroad

    denis villeneuve Denis Villeneuve

    Director
    Dune, Blade Runner 2049

    Halle Berry Halle Berry

    Actor
    Monster's Ball, Bruised

    Michael Strahan Michael Strahan

    NFL Player and TV Host
    Good Morning America, New York Giants

    CREATE. COMMUNICATE. COLLABORATE.

    students abroad Travel Abroad

    These opportunities enable our students to enhance their storytelling capabilities while equipping them with a fresh perspective on global social issues. 

    students by led screen Cutting-Edge Technology

    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.

    career center Career Center

    Discover our brand-new Careers Hub, led by a team of professionals working to find jobs and internships for every student on campus.

    michelle yeoh with students Visiting Artists

    Whether it be a Master Class with actress Michelle Yeoh, or a lecture with Warner Bros. exec Kevin McCormick, Dodge students get the chance to be immersed with the very best of their craft. 

    EXPLORE OUR PROGRAMS

    students in studio BFA in Broadcast Journalism and Documentary
    students on set BFA in Creative Producing
    animation student work BFA in Animation and Visual Effects
    student with camera BFA in Film and Television Production
    guillermo del toro master class BA in Film and Media Studies
    praem student BA in Public Relations, Advertising and Entertainment Marketing
    student in the writing room BFA in Writing for Film and Television
    actor on set BFA in Screen Acting
    production design student Explore Minors
    Documentary film students Explore Graduate Programs
    students in classroom Apply Now
    career center

    THE BEST CAREER CENTER IN TOWN!

    Following the advice of industry professionals and veteran agent Joe Rosenberg, our brand-new Career Center is designed to provide all the tools necessary for students to secure an internship and job during their time at Dodge.

    Visit the Career Center Homepage 

    AWARD-WINNING STUDENT FILMS

    four samosas poster Four Samosas
    when the sun sets poster When The Sun Sets
    the loneliest what in the world poster The Loneliest Whale in the World
    bigfoot took my photo poster Bigfoot Took My Photo
    icarus poster Icarus
    birds without wings poster Birds Without Wings
    rocket poster Rocket
    chiaroscuro poster Chiaroscuro
    parker finn master class

    OUR BRILLIANT ALUMNI

    Dodge Master of Arts alumnus Parker Finn '11 joined us for a pre-release screening of his debut feature Smile on Monday, September 26. 

    Read More Here 
    hannah einbinder and jean smart

    Dodge alumna Hannah Einbinder '17 has been recognized for her supporting role on the HBO Max series Hacks with multiple Emmy nods, and most recently, a Golden Globe nomination.

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    Dodge alumnus Justin Simien '05 is directing Disney's Haunted Mansion with a star-studded cast that includes Jamie Lee Curtis, Winona Ryder, and Lakeith Stanfield. The film is set to be released in August 2023.

    Read More Here 

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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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