UCLA Filmmaker of the Year Daniel Attias talks about the important qualities of a director, collaborating with actors, starting out as an actor on stage and filmmakers finding their voice. Jun 2008
UCLA Producers Marketplace judge Adrienne Biddle, senior vice president of production at Rogue Pictures, talks about what makes a strong movie pitch, the value of going to film school and how to break in to the entertainment business. Jun 2008
Roth talks about the art and craft of screenwriting, his luck working with great directors and his newest film starring Brad Pit, "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button." Jun 2008
Veteran Costume Designer Landis shares her enthusiasm about the work of future designers, tips on how to be successful and her passion for exploring the untold stories behind her craft and the history of costume on stage and screen. Jun 2008
Inspired by young talent displayed at the Design Showcase West, Christopher, reveals the Zen of getting the gig, memories of Oscar telecasts with Gil Cates, how to find meaning in the words of the script and the key idea or metaphor of a show. Jun 2008
Design Showcase West keynote speaker and UCLA Professor Deans talks about breaking the unknown rules, how students inspire him, mutual understanding in the world of theater design and knowing no limits in his work with Cirque du Soleil. Jun 2008
Show director Louis J. Horvitz '68 talks with our crew while standing on the elaborate set for the 80th annual Academy Awards designed by Roy Christopher. Feb 2008
Lerner, MFA at UCLA film school, and O'Brien, MFA at Columbia film school, talk about their collaboration on a screenplay and resolving their differences. Jan 2008
Ron Yerxa and Albert Berger, before their first screening of "Hamlet 2," talk about annual visits to Sundance and their history with Steven Soderbergh. Jan 2008
Director talks about his two latest works: Sundance-accepted "Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson" and Oscar-nominated "Taxi to the Dark Side" Jan 2008
UCLA MFA film student talks about his film, "Broken English," at the Slamdance Film Festival, which happens at the same time as Sundance in Park City, Utah. Jan 2008
James Mulryan '81, graduate of UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television, photographed "Fields of Fuel," in the Independent Film Competition for Documentary at Sundance '08. Jan 2008
The Dean of the School of UCLA Theater, Film and Television talks about the spirit of the Sundance Film Festival and how to take risks while reaching audiences. Jan 2008
Hosts Peter Guber and Peter Bart talk about Sundance and their show's UCLA origins. Director/producer Barry Levinson makes a guest appearance. Jan 2008
At The Hollywood Reporter party on Main St., Gilmore receives The Nielsen Impact Award for being a visionary leader in the world of film. Alumnus Gilmore is a member of the UCLA Producers Program faculty. Jan 2008
Rebecca Sonnenshine '93, producer of "Reversion," talks about how they finished the film just before the opening-day screening and how the "UCLA mafia" of filmmakers came through. Jan 2008