Four UCLA students filmed the first episode for their web series at Powell Library on Sunday afternoon. It took Armando Berumen at least five tries to catch a crumpled piece of paper – the paper will be edited to include Berumen’s name on it for the opening credits of the series, “Predominantly White Institution.” Giggles erupted from the cast and crew amid Powell Library’s book stacks each time the first-year undeclared student missed the paper ball. Read more...

Photo: Students Feven Negussie, Armando Berumen, Giselle Horta and Andres Esparza (left to right) filmed the first episode for their web series “Predominantly White Institution” at Powell Library on Sunday. (Andrew Arifin/Daily Bruin)

Some of my favorite television series have been analogous to a shooting star – unexpected, attention-grabbing and one-of-a-kind. “13 Reasons Why,” a recent release on Netflix but a long-time favorite of mine since reading the book of the same name 10 years ago, is one such shooting star of a show. Read more...

Photo: The Netflix series “13 Reasons Why” features 13 episodes based on the novel of the same name. A week ago, Netflix announced a second season, which will presumably answer the cliffhangers of the first season and deviate from the source material. (Beth Dubber/Netflix)

Santa Monica Pier authorities asked Marc Pannia to leave the pier. He was filming the bright, flashing ferris wheel and arcades without a permit. The UCLA Extension alumnus was attempting to get footage of an actress enjoying the carnival games at the pier for his film “OverAgain.” He ended up shooting scenes of her smiling from under the pier. Read more...

Photo: UCLA Extension alumnus Marc Pannia (left) and UCLA Extension student Rosa Costanza (right) won awards at the UCLAxFilmFest event on Saturday at the Landmark Regent Theatre. (Axel Lopez/Daily Bruin)

Susan Cartsonis watched “The Wizard of Oz” every year as a little girl. However, she quickly realized that there weren’t many other feminist role models like Dorothy on screen. Read more...

Photo: Alumni Susan Cartsonis (Middle) and Nick Moceri (Right) produced the film “Deidra & Laney Rob a Train.” The comedy tells the tale of two sisters who begin robbing a train to support themselves after their mother goes to jail. (Courtesy of Fred Hayes)