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Storyboarding 101: Breathing Life Into Your Vision

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Storyboarding is where imagination meets structure. It’s that crucial step that takes a creative idea and turns it into something real. Before the cameras start rolling, the code starts running or the first animation frame is drawn, there’s always a plan—a storyboard. No matter what creative path you’re on, a storyboard is your go-to tool for making sure your vision unfolds just the way you see it in your head. So, let’s break it down.
Inside Out

Inside Out Screenwriter Meg LeFauve Shares Tips

Inside Out performed to uproarious applause at the 88th Academy Awards, winning the Oscar for Best Animated Film. Screenwriters Meg LeFauve and Josh Cooley shared their experiences in the industry to inspire newcomers. Pixar's Inside Out…
Carol

Carol Oscar-Nominated Writer Phyllis Nagy Inspires

Phyllis Nagy, the Oscar-Nominated Screenwriter of Carol, shares advice on how to avoid the pitfalls of wanting to please everyone. Armed with a background as a novelist, author-turned-screenwriter Phyllis Nagy worked for several years to…
The Martian

The Martian Screenwriter Drew Goddard Talks Originality

Drew Goddard, the Oscar-Nominated Screenwriter of The Martian, dishes out on how to persevere in a film industry that is full of ideas. Drew Goddard entered this year's Oscar race with a fascinating film. The Martian is a thrilling action/drama…
The Big Short

The Big Short Oscar-Nominated Screenwriter Charles Randolf Shares Advice

The Big Short Screenwriter Charles Randolph shares an inside tip on effective storytelling https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9QGKPy2IRg One of this past year's critical successes was the comedic drama, The Big Short. A darkly humorous take…
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Congrats to Our Oscar-Nominated Grads!

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Six of our grads have worked on five Oscar-Nominated films this year, continuing a tradition of success What a great year! Our alumni have worked on dozens of feature films and television series over this past year, and six of our grads…
Turkish Film Festival

4th Annual Los Angeles Turkish Film Festival

The Los Angeles Turkish Film Festival is coming up, and will feature work by some of the most well-respected filmmakers in the world. The 4th Annual Los Angeles Turkish Film Festival will take place between March 9th and 13th at the Egyptian…
Bill Cinque

Bill Cinque Coming To Campus

Bill Cinque is a motivational speaker and musician with years of experience in the entertainment industry. This Thursday afternoon at 4:00pm, Career Development will be hosting musician Bill Cinque, author of The Amazing Adventures of a Moderately…
AWOLNATION

AWOLNATION Remix Competition

Calling all remixers! Think you have what it takes to make the next Unlimited Gravity remix? Submit your remix through Wavo and get it heard by AWOLNATION. Submissions and voting close at 11:59pm PST on March 22, 2016. Enter hereTop…
Studio Tour

All-Access Studio Tour This Saturday!

You are invited to our All-Access VIP Studio Tour in Hollywood this Saturday at 10:00am! Your day will begin with a catered breakfast, and from there experienced tour guides will take you on a tour of our historic facilities. Whether you are…

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