YEAR IN Review
Take a stroll down memory lane and revisit the highlights of the past year at SCA!
SCA Alumni Ryan Coogler and Tracy Oliver Join USC School Of Cinematic Arts’ Board Of Councilors
Ryan Coogler '11, MFA Film & Television Production and Founder of Proximity Media
Tracy Oliver '10, MFA, Peter Stark Producing Program and President of Tracy Yvonne Productions
BCA Student Breaks Barriers with Inaugural USC Black Career Fair, Featuring Top Companies
Candace House '24, John H. Mitchell Business of Cinematic Arts Program and Co-Chair of USC's Inaugural USC Black Career Fair
Makai Singleton talks to representatives from The Walt Disney Co. at the Black Career Fair. (Photo/Greg Hernandez)
The Jack Oakie & Victoria Horne Oakie Masters of Comedy Lecture Series honored Catherine O'Hara as USC Comedy's 2023 Oakie Award Recipient
Catherine O'Hara receiving the Jack Oakie Masters in Comedy Award in conversation with John Michael Higgins in Norris Cinema Theatre on February 25th, 2023.
Catherine O’Hara receiving the Jack Oakie Masters in Comedy Award.
John Michael Higgins with Catherine O’Hara at the Jack and Victoria Horne Oakie Masters in Comedy celebration.
Catherine O’Hara at the USC Comedy Festival where she was honored with the Jack Oakie Masters in Comedy.
SCA Dedicates New Lounge to Close Out Year-Long Celebration of SCA Alum John Singleton's Career
Dean Daley unveiled plans for the John Singleton Lounge alongside John Singleton’s mother Shelia Ward-Johnson at the special screening of the series finale of FX’s "Snowfall" in SCA 108.
The John Singleton Lounge, an area outside the Dean’s suite in the School of Cinematic Arts building that will serve as a memorial to Singleton, and will be decorated with posters of his work.
Dean Elizabeth Daley and Shelia Ward-Johnson (John Singleton’s mother) with the cast and crew of FX's "Snowfall" at the special series finale screening in SCA.
SCA Students Premiere Independent Short Film at TCL Chinese Theater
Students Hunter D’Ancona (left), Gao Ganjin (middle left), Joe Grode (right) and alum Gabby Fiszman (middle right) premiered their independent short film “BOOBA: A Twisted Fairy-Tale” at the TCL Chinese Theatre April 24. Photographer: Brooks Taylor
Movie poster for student indie short film "BOOBA: A Twisted Fairy Tale"
"Straight to Series" and "546" Workshop Hatches College Television Award Winners
SCA's "Provenance" won Best Drama Series at the 42nd College TV Awards. Students from the "Straight To Series" workshop pose with their winning statues.
The 42nd College TV Awards winners.
SCA's "Wei-Lei" won best Best Comedy Series at the 42nd College TV Awards. Students from the “546: Graduate Documentary” workshop pose with their winning statues.
AI Panel Quells Worries About the Bots Taking Over Creative Industry Jobs
AI, Creativity & The Future of Film discussion forum held at USC School of Cinematic Arts.
AI and filmmaking panel discussion moderated by SCA alumnus Jon Dudkowski.
Industry Week Returned To SCA!
SCA's Office of Industry Relations team at Industry Week: (L-R) Peter Chimal, Lisa Fox, Sandrine Cassidy, Patrick Fritz, O'Shea" Myles, Kellie Brooks Malone, Bonnie Chi, Kailyn Bondoni and Chirsten Vanderbilt Ellis.
The First Look Film Festival screenings at United Talent Agency.
USC Games 7th Annual Expo Day Returns In-Person With Over 60 Student-Made Games
Matt Booty, the head of Microsoft's Xbox Game Studios, testing out student games at the USC Games Expo.
Guests playing games at the USC Games Expo.
The SCA Gallery at the USC Games Expo.
Students playing the interactive mini golf course at the USC Games Expo.
Students playing their board games in the Main SCA Courtyard.
The interactive mini golf course at the USC Games Expo.
Students playing the interactive mini golf course at the USC Games Expo.
Guests playing the interactive mini golf course at the USC Games Expo.
IMGD Faculty (L-R) Tracy Oliver, Scott Rogers, Danny Bilson, and Richard Lemarchand on the interactive “Alice in Wonderland” themed mini golf course..
SCA Alumni Flood USC’s 140th Commencement Ceremony
SCA alumni Ryan Coogler and Keven Feige at USC's 140th Commencement with President Folt and USC staff.
SCA alumnus Kevin Feige delivering USC's 140th Commencement Address.
SCA alumni and President of Marvel Studios, Kevin Feige at USC's 140th Commencement Ceremony.
SCA alumna Tracy Oliver '10 receiving the 2023 Mary Pickford Alumni Award.
Ron Howard delivering the USC School of Cinematic Arts' 2023 Commencement Address.
Tracy Oliver, Brian Grazer and Ron Howard at the USC School of Cinematic Arts' 2023 Commencement Ceremony.
Brian Grazer delivering the USC School of Cinematic Arts' 2023 Commencement Address.
SCA Alumnus Rian Johnson Visits Leonard Martin’s Film Symposium Class
Professor Leonard Maltin in conversation with alum Rian Johnson after a screening of "Last of Sheila."
Professor Leonard Maltin in conversation with alum Rian Johnson in Maltin's Film Symposium Course.
Professor Leonard Maltin with alum Rian Johnson after a screening of "Last of Sheila."
SCA Commemorates Larry Turman's Legacy Alongside His Family, Friends, Colleagues, and Former Students
Current Chair of the Peter Stark Producing Program and alum Ed Saxon at the Celebration of Life of Larry Turman.
Peter Stark Producing Program alum John August speaking at the Celebration of Life for Larry Turman.
Stark Faculty member Jeff Kortschak speaking at the Celebration of Life for Larry Turman.
The Mary Pickford Lobby at Larry Turman’s Celebration of life.
SCA Themed Entertainment Program Collaborates With The School of Dramatic Arts and Guest Artists From The Award-Winning Company of Angels for 'Ghosts of USC,' An Innovative Historical Haunting Immersive Experience.
Cast of "Ghosts of USC."
An immersive scene from "Ghosts of USC."
Cast of "Ghosts of USC."
An installation from "Ghosts of USC."
An immersive scene from "Ghosts of USC."
Ted Sarandos, CEO of Netflix, Spends an Evening with the Business of Cinematic Arts Program
Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos answers questions from Business of Cinematic Arts students.
Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos in conversation with SCA Professor Scott Stone in SCA 108.
Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos spends an evening with Business of Cinematic Arts students.
Trustee Bill Allen, Spends the Evening with Business of Cinematic Arts Students.
L-R: Patrick Fritz, Marion Philadelphia, Bonnie Chi, Michael Renov, Bill Allen, Scott Stone and...
Trustee Bill Allen in conversation with Business of Cinematic Arts students in SCA 108.
SCA Professor Scott Stone moderates a conversation with Trustee Bill Allen.
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