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September 1, 8:59 pm

UCLA TFT alumni spotlight community at LA Shorts International Film Festival

This post was updated September 7 at 4:13 p.m. In short, these six up-and-coming filmmakers are making their presence known. From July 16 to July 28, the 29th annual LA Shorts International Film Festival screened around 400 films and attracted roughly 10,000 attendees – including some of UCLA’s Theater, Film and Television students. Read more...

Photo: Portraits of six of the UCLA graduates’ short films screened at the 29th annual LA Shorts International Film Festival. (Photo illustration by Helen Juwon Park/Illustrations director, Photos courtesy of Iris Lanhua Ma, Emilia Figliomeni, Isabella Uzcátegui, Roan Uong Pearl, Rhett Hipp and Shizue Roche Adachi.)

Arts, Film & TV, Theater & Fine Arts

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August 18, 1:02 pm

Student-run production company promotes inclusivity, diversity in storytelling

Color Box Production Company is using all its hues to tell the most diverse stories it can through student theater. The student-run production company’s mission is to create inclusive stories that accurately reflect the kaleidoscope of UCLA’s student experience and overall diversity. Read more...

Photo: Over a dozen actors pose for an audience with their hands raised in the air. The company’s previous productions include “Everybody’s Talking about Jamie,” “In the Heights” and “Grease.” Madurya Suresh, previous executive director for Color Box, said being part of such a versatile company strengthened her people skills and organizational abilities. (Courtesy of Mehra Marzbani)

Arts Columns, Film & TV

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July 14, 1:01 pm

‘Superman’ brings fresh questions for classic hero, disappoints with shaky plot

This post was updated Aug. 3 at 5:05 p.m. Warning: spoilers ahead. It’s got a dog! It’s narratively ambiguous! It’s Superman! Released in theaters July 11, director James Gunn’s latest film unravels his take on the cultural icon that is the “Man of Steel.” Introducing a less orthodox take of the Superman origin story, the film unusually begins with several canon Superman milestones, unlike its predecessor films. Read more...

Photo: Clad in his famed red cape and “S” emblem across his chest, actor David Corenswet as Superman poses with stoic confidence. Released in theaters July 11, director James Gunn’s “Superman” is the latest rendition of the hero and presents classic canon details with fresh plot points. (Courtesy of Warner Bros.)

Arts, Film & TV

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July 1, 2:30 pm

Eric Swartz’s MFA directing project aims to leave audiences with new perspective

This post was updated July 6 at 9:02 p.m. Eric Swartz is redefining the borders between language and livelihood. The UCLA graduate student showcased his second-year master of fine arts directing project on Phillip Howze’s “Frontieres sans Frontieres” from May 22 to May 24 at Macgowan Hall. Read more...

Photo: Four actors dressed in mismatched brightly-colored costumes interact on stage. Eric Swartz’s directing project on Phillip Howze’s “Frontieres sans Frontieres” was preformed from May 22 to May 24 at Macgowan Hall and featured orphaned teenagers living in a landfill. (Courtesy of Makela Yepez)


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