Chapman graduates join Fine Cut slate
Hunter Naho’okaika (‘23), Brianna Rebecca Schatt (‘23) and the real-life stories they documented look to gain a whole new audience.
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.
Shanny takes you behind-the-scenes of working with your favorite NFL players
Chapman alum Shannon Domingsil is behind some of the most iconic NFL social media content in the last four years. The Panther spoke with her about her time at the NFL, her favorite videos and where she is taking her pop-star voice next.
New Dodge College dinosaur stumps, delights, angers students
A new dinosaur has entered the villa and is welcomed with a variety of opinions from Dodge College of Film and Media Arts students and staff.
Chapman Animation & Visual Effects Student Association creates a vibrant community for animation hobbyists and majors alike
More than a club, Chapman Animation & Visual Effects Student Association (CAVESA) is an enduring and often-overlooked cornerstone of Chapman’s animation program
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.
‘On the Run’ crew discuss careers, professional collaboration, beginnings at Chapman
Chapman alumni Traci Hays, Sarah Eisenberg and Becky Wangberg detail their careers and the making of their latest feature project, “On the Run.”
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.
Smiles all around: Chapman alumni host monthly stand-up gigs
Chapman graduates take their talents to the stand-up community in self-produced and self-written comedy shows.
You can’t spell SWE without ‘we’: Society of Women Engineers uplift women in STEM
Members of Chapman’s Society of Women Engineers spoke to The Panther about their group attending conferences, the benefits of joining the club and why they love being a part of the organization.
Meet your vegan bestie, Katharine Hampton, a “secret weapon” for animal rights
Whether she’s testifying before California’s Committee on Education or reviving Chapman’s Veg Club, the sophomore communication major serves as an advocate for animal rights everywhere and is encouraging others to do the same.
Makerspace arcade cabinet offers more than beating high scores
Students involved with the project discussed the process of building a working arcade cabinet from scratch.
Orange Film Fest goes where no festival has gone before
On April 20, legend of stage and screen LeVar Burton came to The Frida Cinema as the special guest of this year’s Orange Film Fest, which showcased some of the best in shorts from colleges across southern California.
Put on your dancing shoes: Students host prom for class of 2024
Students are organizing a themed prom with live music and vendors for the class of 2020 high school graduates who lost their final dance due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The stars are out for third annual Flower Moon Festival
On April 27, The Collective will host their third annual Flower Moon Festival at the Garden Amphitheater. Fifteen musical acts from Chapman and the local Orange area will play across three different stages throughout the evening alongside student vendors.
Zonta FilmFest provides space for women in film to thrive
The Panther spoke with the co-chair of Newport Harbor’s chapter of the Zonta Club to learn more about the film festival they’re launching and what attendees can expect from it.
Opera Chapman puts its own spin on Mozart and Moran works with spring production
Performing on April 19 and 21, Opera Chapman’s spring production will be a double bill of two lesser-known operas by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Robert Moran.
Sophia Chew is the main character in every universe
Photographer and digital artist Sophia Chew specializes in self-portraiture, inserting herself into fictional worlds inspired by her favorite books, series and films. Her work has caught the attention of millions of social media users and major brands too.
‘Project Vesperi’ takes Chapman students on a one-way trip to Venus
The science fiction video game, created by Chapman students, follows a doctor investigating signs of life on the second planet from the sun. It was developed through multiple collaborative efforts, utilizing help from the Dodge College of Film and Media Arts and the Fowler School of Engineering.
Now this is podcasting: How a mother and son combined their love of film with their love of family
Senior Eric Rustum and his mom Minna Jung joined forces to launch a mother-son podcast. The Panther spoke with them to learn how it got started and what listeners can expect.