Dennis ArpThe goal is to connect Chapman film students “to the living, breathing industry,” says Stephen Galloway, dean of the Dodge College of Film and Media Arts.
What better way than to bring to campus the creators of Hollywood’s most invigorating work? The latest lineup of Dodge master classes certainly fulfilled that vision, featuring inspiration from a host of groundbreaking filmmakers, including Oscar winners and nominees.
- The storytelling was compelling, from Brendan Fraser (Best Actor, “The Whale”) and Michelle Yeoh (Best Actress, “Everything Everywhere All at Once”).
- From Austin Butler (nominee for Best Actor, “Elvis”) and Todd Field (nominee for Best Director and Best Original Screenplay, “Tár”).
- From one of The Daniels – writer-director Daniel Scheinert (Oscar winner for “Everything Everywhere All at Once”) – and the guy who co-created The Dude – four-time Oscar winner Joel Coen (“The Big Lebowski,” “Fargo,” “No Country for Old Men”).
Here are images and insights from a truly masterful season.
Ke Huy Quan, Academy Award winner for ``Everything Everywhere All at Once``
Brendan Fraser, Academy Award winner for ``The Whale``
Todd Field, nominee for Best Director and Best Original Screenplay, “Tár``
Debora Scott, Academy Award winner for costume design, ``Titanic``
Joel Coen, four-time Oscar winner for “The Big Lebowski,” “Fargo,” and “No Country for Old Men”
Ke Huy Quan
“I wanted to go to film school to learn more, and thank God I did, because my perspective expanded. To this day, when I walk on a set, I see everybody.”
Damien Chazelle
“There will always be doubts in my mind – I’ve learned to accept that. I finally got to a place where I’m happy with it.”
Michelle Yeoh, in an Instagram post
“Thankq to my sweet dear friends at Dodge College at Chapman University!! Loved spending an evening with u all! … Thkq to all the students who made the nite so special for me!!”
Brendan Fraser, on “The Whale”
“The film, in many ways, is about the biases we hold toward people with obesity. … How we speak to one another and about one another has a lasting effect on mental health.”
Colin Farrell
“Personally, I don’t believe in breaking an actor down and building them up. … If you’re going to be an actor, you’ve got to come with that vulnerability.”
Austin Butler
