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
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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
Artist Corner: Carissa Mosley
Photos Courtesy of Claire FaginAcross Carissa Mosley’s laptop are stickers advertising local galleries and film labs. Fiery red curls spill over her shoulders where green overalls fasten. Mosley, a senior Art major and Texas native, loves being an artist because she is encouraged to observe. “Everything just had so much more life because I could see it for the … [Read more...] about Artist Corner: Carissa Mosley
Students Preview Films Ahead of Reelstories
Image courtesy of Angelica Ramos A woman wondering why she's single, a wounded healer and an abuela: these were just a few of the characters in this year's Reelstories selection. The Student Programing Board hosted a volunteer meeting Monday, Jan. 29, for those interested in helping with the ninth annual Reelstories Film Festival, a collection of student-made films. … [Read more...] about Students Preview Films Ahead of Reelstories