Tag Archive for: Oscars

The Revenant

The Revenant’s Oscar Win Predicted By Instructor

Brian McLaughlin, Entertainment Business Instructor, was interviewed by Sky News and asked about his Oscar Predictions. His eyes were wisely set on the star of The Revenant Entertainment Business instructor Brian McLaughlin has experience…
Spotlight

Spotlight Oscar-Winning Screenwriter Josh Singer Shares Advice

Spotlight took home the Oscars for both Best Original Screenplay and Best Picture at the 88th Academy Awards. Josh Singer, who wrote the film with Tom McCarthy, shares some advice with incoming talent. You may have heard of Spotlight, the…
Mad Max

Congratulations To Our Award-Winning Graduates

Two of our grads worked on the Mad Max : Fury Road, which took home 6 Oscars at the 88th Academy Awards in Hollywood After an evening of surprising wins and impressive performances, one film collected a half-dozen Oscars during the 88th…
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 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…
best picture

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…
Straight Outta Compton

Straight Outta Compton Screenwriter Andrea Berloff Gives Advice

Before our Oscar-Nominated Screenwriter's Panel with Jeff Goldsmith, Andrea Berloff, screenwriter of Straight Outta Compton, gave some useful advice to students and professionals looking to get involved in the film industry. https://youtu.be/18Qo-qrVOXo Andrea…
Bridge of Spies

Bridge of Spies Screenwriter Matt Charman Shares Tips

Matt Charman, screenwriter of Bridge of Spies, has experienced a meteoric rise in the film industry. He shares his insights with new screenwriters in this video. If you haven't heard of Matt Charman, it is likely because the rookie screenwriter…

2016 Oscar Nominations Are Here

The nominations for the 88th Academy Awards are here! BEST PICTURE The Big Short Bridge of Spies Brooklyn Mad Max: Fury Road The Martian The Revenant Room Spotlight BEST ACTOR Bryan Cranston, Trumbo Matt Damon,…