Photos by Carissa MosleyPepperdine alumnus Taylor Johns has been nominated for an Oscar for his documentary “Last Days in Vietnam,” which is to be shown at the Reelstories Film Festival on Jan. 30. Johns graduated from Pepperdine in 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies and Sports Medicine with an emphasis in Digital Media Production. “Taylor was one of … [Read more...] about Pepp Alumnus Snags Oscar Nomination
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Artist of the Week: Taylor Johns
Photo by Carissa Mosely Pepperdine is teeming with artistically gifted students. For many of these individuals, their artistic talents don’t go unnoticed after graduation. Alumnus Taylor Johns (‘12) has been nominated for a documentary Academy Award for his film “Last Days in Vietnam,” which was shown Friday in Smothers Theatre at the sixth Reelstories Film Festival. Q: … [Read more...] about Artist of the Week: Taylor Johns
Taylor Johns’ film accepted at Sundance while Craig Detweiler takes home Windrider award
Photos Courtesy of Craig Detweiler Two members of the Pepperdine community made a splash at this year's Sundance Film Festival. This year, Pepperdine alum Taylor Johns (2012) worked on a film that reached this exclusive destination. "Last Days in Vietnam" is the first film that Johns has worked on throughout its entire production process since he graduated from Pepperdine. … [Read more...] about Taylor Johns’ film accepted at Sundance while Craig Detweiler takes home Windrider award
