USC Libraries name finalists for 31st annual Scripter Awards
The Feb. 9 ceremony honors the year’s best film and television adaptations, as well as the works on which they are based.
A 2018 box office boom — for black directors
A USC Annenberg study reveals a dramatic improvement in black directors working across the 100 top-grossing films, though it finds little change for other industry positions.
What do dance and tech have in common? Trojan Rachel Walton
The USC Kaufman senior tries to make the art form more accessible to everyone by coupling her skills in dance and information technology.
Kaufman Connections brings dance to 32nd Street classrooms
The community-based education program focuses on weekly hip-hop sessions for grade-school students.
USC 2018 | Did you see who was on campus?
✌ Year in review: There are definitely perks to being in the entertainment capital of the world and the business capital of the West. Take a look at some of the famous faces who stopped by for a visit.
The 15 most significant social impact films of 2018
The Media Institute for Social Change at the USC School of Cinematic Arts identifies 15 movies that not only entertain but expand our understanding, change our perspective and challenge us to do something.
Trojans Rock Out with Some of the Biggest Names in Music
USC students drum up experience in the pop and rock music world before they even graduate.
USC School of Dramatic Arts explores the power of partnerships
Dean David Bridel makes new connections on and off campus a top priority.
Filmmaker taps into the tragedies of life in documentaries
MFA student Mary Gerretsen uses film to work out troubling issues in her own experience.
Warped Tour founder finds new calling in classroom
As the music industry changes, Kevin Lyman wants to help the next generation of industry pros get millennials and Gen Z to attend shows.
Designer April Greiman joins USC Roski School of Art and Design
The accomplished artist will teach as a member of the school’s growing design program.
Trojan connects with youngest refugees through music
USC Thornton student brings songs into the lives of Kurdish children during a service trip — despite a language barrier.
Cinematic arts student wins worldwide screenwriting contest
Stanley Kalu’s timely tale about a wealthy black student who falls victim to police brutality wins film financing and an education grant.
Why do we like to be scared? USC experts explain the science of fright
USC experts in neuroscience, horror films and folklore explain why being terrified can thrill and excite, and what that says about our culture.
Why horror films are worth watching in these angsty times
USC’s William Whittington notes that projects like Get Out tap into current fears and anxiety but, perhaps unexpectedly, offer hope, too.
Mikhail Baryshnikov named as USC Kaufman’s first commencement speaker
The legendary dancer will deliver the commencement address at the school’s first graduation ceremony.
Ben Kingsley reflects on Gandhi, other top projects at Spotlight@SDA event
The Oscar-winning actor looks back at a stellar career that once included work with 300,000 extras and a funeral carriage.
Much-lauded Earth Works exhibition finds beauty in a climatological disaster
Justin Brice Guariglia’s work, on display at the USC Fisher Museum of Art, captures gorgeous images of glaciers as they melt away forever.
To diversify America’s orchestras, USC collaborates on new strings fellowship
Four up-and-coming classical musicians study at USC, perform with a premier orchestra and mentor diverse members of a local youth orchestra.
USC Arts in Action puts music to work, with social change in mind
Inaugural event, focusing on homelessness, brings USC musicians together with artists and performers from Skid Row.
IndieCade Founder Stephanie Barish Champions Diverse Voices in Video Games
A USC School of Cinematic Arts alumna celebrates the diversity, creativity and artistry of video games.
A USC Student Designs Games With an Emotional Punch
A creative junior designs games for all different platforms that are both fun and heart-wrenching.
Josh Gad (Olaf from Frozen) inspires drama students with tales of career missteps
Actor shares stories with students, faculty and Dean David Bridel at first USC School of Dramatic Arts Spotlight@SDA event of the year.
The story behind USC sophomore’s recording of ‘Yellow’ from Crazy Rich Asians
Katherine Ho, a former contestant on The Voice, recorded the demo for hours while her parents coached her Mandarin dialect over the phone.