Inspired by an animation class, 2019 graduate Amri Rigby embraced filmmaking, directed a Sundance-winning short film and was commissioned by Werner Herzog to shoot a documentary in Peru, all as a USC student.
As the Oscars near, USC anthropologist and playwright Dorinne Kondoto argues that we all need to be ”mirrored” in popular culture, media and the arts.
✌ 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 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.
MFA student Mary Gerretsen uses film to work out troubling issues in her own experience.
Stanley Kalu’s timely tale about a wealthy black student who falls victim to police brutality wins film financing and an education grant.
USC experts in neuroscience, horror films and folklore explain why being terrified can thrill and excite, and what that says about our culture.
USC’s William Whittington notes that projects like Get Out tap into current fears and anxiety but, perhaps unexpectedly, offer hope, too.
Actor shares stories with students, faculty and Dean David Bridel at first USC School of Dramatic Arts Spotlight@SDA event of the year.
Katherine Ho, a former contestant on The Voice, recorded the demo for hours while her parents coached her Mandarin dialect over the phone.
The 95-year-old’s cameos in summer blockbusters add a human touch to big-budget franchises, reminding us that age is just a number.
The Star Wars legend recalls his Luke Skywalker audition and offers wisdom to students at a USC School of Dramatic Arts event.
Sophomore is thrilled to be part of the prestigious scholarship program on what will be her first trip abroad.
As audiences expect more from movies and TV, Irving Belateche exhorts students to turn their personal visions into compelling tales.
Alum’s One More Shot follows the emotional journey of friends who struggled to achieve a natural birth.
Search follows a father seeking his missing daughter from a unique point of view — computer screens and smartphones.
Shohreh Aghdashloo, who has played strong women on stage, television and in films, has simple acting advice for Trojans.
USC alum Kevin Feige’s gift aims to advance the art and craft of creative producing.
Master of Fine Arts graduate Ariel Heller wins a Student Academy Award for his film about terminal illness.
As a kid, she made a film with Barbie. Now Jillian Ruvalcaba is studying film and TV production and showing her Trojan pride.
Changing technology makes the collection more important than ever — and lucky students get to hold film history in their own hands.
The gaming industry expert will continue to lead the Advanced Game Project, the division’s yearlong flagship class in which graduate students create a complete game.
The gift honoring the legendary performer comes from the George Lucas Family Foundation.
Trojans who receive the funds will be known as HFPA International Scholars at the USC School of Cinematic Arts.