SCA News - 2005
Congratulations to our 2005 Award Nominees
March 04, 2005
The USC School of Cinema-Television
is proud to congratulate our friends and alumni
on their successes and nominations this season.
USC School of Cinema-Television Holds Special Filmmaking Workshop in Jordan
July 29, 2005
In conjunction with the Jordanian Royal Film Commission, Cinema-Television faculty taught a three-week intensive production workshop to 12 young aspiring Jordanian filmmakers.
Animation Students Receive Honors
August 26, 2005
Three animation students are honored for their short films.
Critical Studies Adds Faculty
August 26, 2005
Several new faculty have joined the Critical Studies division for the 2005 school year.
Critical Studies Instructor To Publish New Book on Sound Design
August 26, 2005
The book chronicles the rise of sound design and its relationship to science fiction cinema.
Critical Studies Professor Highlighted in Several Media Arenas
August 26, 2005
Critical Studies professor Todd Boyd was quoted in several national publications and appears as a regular commentator on both television and radio.
Critical Studies Professor receives Two Research Awards
August 26, 2005
Anne Friedberg has been awarded a faculty fellowship and a special research award.
Interactive Media Division Introduces New Faculty
August 26, 2005
The Interactive Media Division adds three new adjunct instructors to its growing faculty roster.
Peter Stark Producing Program Adds Faculty
August 26, 2005
The Peter Stark Producing Program, a graduate program for students interested in the producing or executive side of the entertainment business, has added three instructors for the 2005 school year.
Recent Graduate Grabs Filmmaking Honor
August 26, 2005
Ari Sandel receives Grand Prize for his short film.
Sound Department Completes Significant Upgrades
August 26, 2005
The sound department made several hardware improvements over the summer.
Writing Division Adds Three New Adjunct Faculty
August 26, 2005
Experienced screen and television writers join Writing faculty for 2005 school year
"The OC" Creator Josh Schwartz Endows Inaugural Scholarship for Television Writing Students at USC School of Cinema-Television
September 14, 2005
USC School of Cinema-Television alumnus Josh Schwartz, creator/executive producer of the hit Fox series “The OC”, has endowed the School with its first ever television writing scholarship.
Cinema-Television Professor Named to Prestigious USC Initiative
October 05, 2005
Critical Studies Chair Tara McPherson is named by USC Provost to chair a special committee.
Critical Studies Professor Accomplishes Much
October 05, 2005
Akira Lippit, who holds a joint appointment in Critical Studies and Comparative Literature, completes essays, participates in symposiums, and lectures throughout the world.
New Critical Studies Faculty Book on Colonial Film Due Out Soon
October 05, 2005
Priya Jaikumar's book deals with British and Indian cinema in the late colonial period.
Production Professor Directs 10 Films for ACLU
October 05, 2005
Noted director Jeremy Kagan is producing and directing series for the American Civil Liberties Union.
Sound Professor Travels to Chile To Speak
October 05, 2005
Noted sound innovator Tomlinson Holman speaks on surround sound.
Student Film Nominated for Special Award
October 05, 2005
The documentary has been nominated for the IDA/David L. Wolper Award.
Writing Professor Publishes New Book
October 05, 2005
The new Pamela Douglas book on writing the television drama appears in bookstores.
THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE (NAACP) AND THE CBS TELEVISION NETWORK CREATE NEW FELLOWSHIP AT USC SCHOOL OF CINEMA-TELEVISION
October 06, 2005
As part of on-going efforts to broaden the diversity of talent emerging from the USC School of Cinema-Television, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and the CBS Television Network have united to create the NAACP/CBS Fellowship, a partnership that supports, encourages and educates new voices within the industry, it was announced today by Dean Elizabeth Daley.
Cinema-Television Production Instructor Producing New Film
October 26, 2005
Bruce A. Block is producing a new feature film starring Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet.
Cinema-Television Receives Major Research Grant
October 26, 2005
Critical Studies Professor Receives Annenberg Foundation grant to study cultural perceptions of American and Egyptian students of their cultures based on films.
Critical Studies Professor Joins Editorial Board
October 26, 2005
Dr. Ellen Seiter will be part of a new journal on children.
Entertainment Technology Center's Exec Co-chairs Digital Cinema Symposium
October 26, 2005
Charles S. Swartz spoke at recent Venice Film Festival on digital projection.
Interactive Media Professor Invited to Korean Workshop
October 26, 2005
Julian Bleecker participates on panels about emerging technologies.
New Director of Summer Program Named
October 26, 2005
Marketing Executive and teacher is named to replace outgoing Summer Program Director.
Production Instructor Working as Music Editor on New Feature Film
October 26, 2005
Kenneth Hall is the music editor on CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN 2.
Professor Emeritus To Be Honored by Cinematographers
October 26, 2005
Former Cinema-Television professor and cinematographer Woody Omens will receive special award from the American Society of Cinematographers
Professor Presents at International Conference
October 26, 2005
Critical Studies Professor gave the keynote lecture at a recent conference in the Czech Republic.
Professor Receives Fulbright Honor
October 26, 2005
Doe Mayer gets special status from the Fulbright Scholar Program.
Student Awarded Microsoft Scholarship
October 26, 2005
Interactive Media student receives one of five scholarships to attend special game conference.
Writing Chair Named Artistic Director
October 26, 2005
Cinema-Television Writing Chair Howard A. Rodman has been named Artistic Director of a prominent screenwriting lab.
Sloan Award Winners Announced
November 19, 2005
Four Cinema-Television students are receiving major grants for writing, production and animation.
