Photo by Brett Bean Pepperdine was recently recognized as a "film school on the rise" by The Hollywood Reporter. Yet, despite The Hollywood Reporter’s characterization of Pepperdine, Sarah Stone Watt, dean of the Communication Division, said Pepperdine does not consider itself a film school. “We certainly have a lot going on in [film], but we have never really called … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Students Succeed in Film and Production
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Entertainment Professionals Prove Why ‘Diversity Work$’
Photos Courtsey of Hunter Peters"Diversity Work$" was the latest event hosted by Pepperdine's Institute for Entertainment, Media and Culture on Friday, Nov. 4. Craig Detweiler, along with others from the institute, hosted the event to focus on the benefits of more representative entertainment.The event featured a series of speakers from companies such as Lionsgate, Pixar and … [Read more...] about Entertainment Professionals Prove Why ‘Diversity Work$’
Kenny Lattimore and Aaron Lindsey Discuss Balance Between Faith and Music
Photos courtesy of Kenny Lattimore Kenny Lattimore, acclaimed singer/songwriter, and Aaron Lindsey, Grammy award-winning producer and songwriter, spoke at a convocation event Sunday night in Elkins Auditorium. The two discussed their experiences as Christian African-American men in the ever-changing music industry. "They talked about how they were put in a box … [Read more...] about Kenny Lattimore and Aaron Lindsey Discuss Balance Between Faith and Music
Recognize Black Girl Magic
Image by Falon OpsahlEditor's Note: This article was originally published in a special section on race in the Graphic.She is sugar and spice and everything nice. She is a little bit of this and a little bit of that. If you look deeper, you just might discover a glimpse of her bliss.She’s the erudite student who is wildly articulate. She’s the leader of an … [Read more...] about Recognize Black Girl Magic
