Dodge College duo wins Coca-Cola Refreshing Films grand prize
After two years of not making it past the semifinals, Aiko Lozar and Lexi Berganio have finally put one of their scripts submitted for the program into production.
Dodge graduates at SXSW: Exploring the stories behind alumni films
A behind-the-scenes look at Dodge College of Film and Media Arts alums making waves at SXSW 2025.
Healing to You: Providing mobile medical support to domestic violence victims
Healing to You’s mobile clinics offer personalized medical care to domestic violence survivors in Southern California, with two Chapman students among their dedicated staff.
‘Nightcap’ makes a comeback: Students revive sketch comedy show
“Nightcap,” the late-night comedy show created by Chapman students in the late ‘90s, is set to return this year.
Chapman alumni navigate Sundance with YoungArts experience
Each year, YoungArts selects five students to attend the Sundance Film Festival. This year, two of them were Chapman alumni.
Breaking boundaries: Selena Gomez enters new territory in ‘Emilia Pérez’
Selena Gomez spoke about her identity, career and her new Netflix film in a Dodge College of Film and Media Arts Master Class.
Mo’ Harmony: Same values, new name
After disbanding in the spring of ‘24, Mo’ Harmony comes back with a rebrand.
Improv Inc. seniors reflect on four years of laughter
The campus improv troupe is committed to making audiences laugh, and the seniors in the club reflect on the memories they’ve made.
Keeping it simple: Anthony Hopkins’ advice for aspiring actors in Dodge Master Class
On Oct. 7, Chapman students joined together in the Folino Theater for a Master Class with award-winning actor Anthony Hopkins. The Master Class consisted of a screening of “The Father,” followed by a Q&A with Hopkins.
Beyond the classroom: How travel courses shape students' global perspectives
Dodge College of Film and Media Arts students shape their knowledge of film through immersive travel courses, creating documentaries and gaining hands-on experience.
Live on tour: Ken Jennings brings Jeopardy! to Chapman
At the Dodge College Master Class, executive producers gave an inside scoop on the production of the popular game show, and Ken Jennings hosted a game of his own for students to compete in.
From book to film: Ava DuVernay reveals the process of adaptation
On Sept. 16, Ava DuVernay joined Chapman University students to speak about her 2023 film “Origin” and share insights into the creative process of adapting the story from page to screen.
Bridging the gap: Seniors provide wisdom while freshmen offer fresh perspectives
Despite a four-year experience gap, freshmen and seniors can offer each other more valuable advice than they might realize.
Not one but two: Chapman students take on the Student Academy Awards
Two talented Chapman students, Aaron Johnson (‘24) and Daniel Salas (MFA ‘25), sat down with The Panther to discuss making their way to the finals of the Oscars’ Student Academy Awards.