Photos by Kristin Vartan The grand opening of The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising’s 26th Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design was a special one, as it was the first year the museum acquired all five of the Oscar nominees for best costume: "Beauty and the Beast" (Jacqueline Durran), "Darkest Hour" (Jacqueline Durran), "Phantom Thread" (Mark Bridges), … [Read more...] about FIDM Unveils Costumes from the Silver Screen
Life & Arts
‘Call Center’ Production Presents Student Talent From Page To Stage
Photos by Kaelin MendezThe entirely student produced, written and directed play, “Call Center,” details the personal journeys of two workers, Malcolm, played by freshman CJ Babcock, and Walker, played by junior Gregory Camperos, as they navigate their harrowing workplace. The play, which ran from Feb. 2 - 4 in the PLC mini theatre, is an original production written … [Read more...] about ‘Call Center’ Production Presents Student Talent From Page To Stage
Reelstories Film Festival Inspires Students to Create
The lights were on, the ice sculptures were melting, students were excited and films were ready to be screened. Reelstories Film Festival No. 9 came back and with it some student films that brought the student body together on the night of Friday Feb. 2. Like every year, the festival was held in Mullin Town Square, and the films screened in Elkins Auditorium and Smothers … [Read more...] about Reelstories Film Festival Inspires Students to Create
Weekly Culture Collection
Photo by Ella Gonzalez When observed closely, human beings are a jumble of contradictions. Perhaps there are those that like orange juice but hate oranges, the introvert who loves performing, an extrovert who never dares to raise their hand in class, or a vegetarian who hates vegetables. The human condition is unified by the seemingly disparate nature of who the individual … [Read more...] about Weekly Culture Collection
Hollywood Pros Give Advice
Photos by Sam PetersenWorking in film and television isn't always easy or glamorous, according to Hollywood screenwriters during Pepperdine's annual Q and A panel.Students and friends of the panelists gathered in PC 189 on Thursday, Feb. 1. The panel consisted of writer and playwright Jule Selbo, Liz Keyishian Wilks and two Pepperdine faculty members, Jarrett Golding and Tom … [Read more...] about Hollywood Pros Give Advice