In addition to actor and producer, Jason Bateman adds movie director to his list of film credits with his latest project and directorial debut, “Bad Words.” “Bad Words,” which Bateman directs and stars in, follows screenwriter Andrew Dodge’s story of a bitter middle-aged man (Bateman) who forces his way into a children’s national spelling bee. Read more...

Photo: Jason Bateman learned much about the technical process of shooting a film in his directorial debut “Bad Words,” alongside writer Andrew Dodge and actress Kathryn Hahn. Focus Features

In the last year, filmmakers have lit Katniss Everdeen’s dress on fire, shown us the lavish jeweled outfits worn to Gatsby’s parties and ensured the clothing of the ’70s be portrayed accurately in “American Hustle.” However, in the words of Deborah Landis, chair and founding director of the David C. Read more...

Photo: Costume designers from notable films of the last year, including Michael Wilkinson of “American Hustle” were in attendance at the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television’s “Sketch to Screen” panel. (Angie Wang/Daily Bruin)