Friday, June 5

Student films to be screened in Short Film Corner of Cannes film festival

UCLA students have joined filmmakers from around the world to showcase their short films at the French Riviera. Two student films, titled “Run” and “Wreck,” found their place in the Short Film Corner, a subsidiary event of the 2018 Cannes film festival that aims to connect industry hopefuls from all over the world. Read more...

Photo: Students from the Film and Photography Society at UCLA shot two films, “Run” and “Wreck,” which will be screened May 15 at the Cannes film festival. Both films deal with themes of mental health. (Courtesy of Film and Photography Society at UCLA BTS Team)


Movie review: ‘Life of the Party’

Melissa McCarthy swaps two weeks in Italy for two semesters in college in a failing feminist comedy. “Life of the Party” follows Deanna (Melissa McCarthy), a recent divorcee, as she re-evaluates her life in the aftermath of her ex-husband’s sudden departure to Italy with his new mistress. Read more...

Photo: (Courtesy of Hopper Stone)






Michael Goi of ‘Glee’ fame appointed 2018 TFT cinematographer-in-residence

Michael Goi used the same filming strategy for “American Horror Story” as he did for “Glee.” The cinematographer said he focused on using varied lighting tactics and camera angles in both television shows to highlight moments of tension and character development. Read more...

Photo: Cinematographer Michael Goi was recently appointed as the 2018 Cinematographer-in-Residence at the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television. Goi has worked on television shows including “American Horror Story” and “Glee.” (Bilal Ismail Ahmed/Daily Bruin senior staff)



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