Monday, October 5

Student-made short film addresses Asian American mental health, family dynamics

In the same way that iridescent colors shift in the light, “Iridescence” is shimmering with meaning. The student-made short film, which is currently in postproduction, follows the life of an 18-year-old budding artist named Christian (Patrick Zhang) as he experiences his first panic attack amid the stress of college applications. Read more...

Photo: “Iridescence” seeks to destigmatize the topic of mental health in the Asian American community. The student-made film follows a young artist’s journey expressing himself through his work as he simultaneously works to better understand his family. (Anika Chakrabarti/Assistant Photo editor)


School of Theater, Film and Television professors prepare for in-person courses

Rehearsals are underway in preparation for in-person classes this fall. After a year of fully online courses, the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television has prepared a variety of courses for a hybrid or in-person setting that will allow students to engage in an interactive environment. Read more...

Photo: After more than a year of adapting to Zoom classes and online learning, students and staff are preparing to return to more in-person settings. Three professors from the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television, Wendy Kurtzman (left), Michelle Liu Carriger (center) and Perry Daniel (right) share their teaching plans for the upcoming school year. (From left to right: Courtesy of Wendy Kurtzman, Anika Chakrabarti/Assistant Photo editor, Courtesy of Perry Daniel)


Out of the Blue to return with multidisciplinary adaptation of ‘The Seagull’

A student-run theater group is bringing theater out of the blue and into the red of autumn. Out of the Blue – an experimental campus theater company – pushes the boundaries of theater through the synthesis of various mediums and unconventional ideas. Read more...

Photo: Out of the Blue, a student-run experimental theater company, is preparing for a new year of collaborative projects after a year of running fully online. The group plans to return with their upcoming adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s “The Seagull.” (Anika Chakrabarti/Assistant Photo editor)





Predictions: 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards

From powerful performances to freshly authentic writing, this year’s Emmy nominees have certainly earned their place on the ballot. While the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the production and filming process of numerous projects, it has simultaneously offered more time to watch television. Read more...

Photo: (Katelyn Dang and Nathan Koketsu/Daily Bruin)



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