In Hollywood, the only color that matters is green. But the types of films proven to make a lot of money are not always the ones that get made, said Darnell Hunt, the director of the Ralph J. Read more...
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February 26, 10:00 pm
Video: UCLA alum brings ‘Moana’ ocean to life
Holding a Ph.D. in mathematics from UCLA, Alexey Stomakhin now spends his days working at Walt Disney Animation Studios as a senior software engineer. His research helped bring to life the water from this year’s Oscar-nominated animation feature “Moana”. Read more...
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February 24, 1:48 am
Oscars 2017: Unwinding reels of memory to storyboard scenes in ‘Zootopia’
The walls of Melnitz Hall, lined with Hollywood movie posters, foreshadow the potential of students at UCLA. After studying within the entertainment capital of the United States, some Bruin filmmakers go on to contribute to award-winning films. Read more...
Photo: UCLA alumna Josie Trinidad was co-head of storyboard for the movie “Zootopia,” which is nominated for best animated feature film at the 89th Academy Awards. (Courtesy of Walt Disney Pictures)
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February 24, 1:11 am
Oscars 2017: Costume designers to host discussion tailored for aspiring Bruins
Oscars season has arrived in style at UCLA. Students and Los Angeles community members will gather Saturday to hear the costume designers of some of this year’s most critically acclaimed films discuss their artistic visions and processes. Read more...
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February 24, 1:11 am
Reel Representation: Recent increase in Oscars diversity does not equal inclusive film industry
Diversity in film and television came into the spotlight in 2016 with #OscarsSoWhite. A USC study in 2016 found only about a quarter of speaking characters belonged to nonwhite racial groups. Read more...
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February 24, 1:10 am
Oscars 2017: Alum creates software to breathe life into ‘Moana,’ ‘Zootopia’
The walls of Melnitz Hall, lined with Hollywood movie posters, foreshadow the potential of students at UCLA. After studying within the entertainment capital of the United States, some Bruin filmmakers go on to contribute to award-winning films. Read more...
Photo: UCLA alumnus Alexey Stomakhin works for Walt Disney Animation Studios as a senior software engineer. He created programs that made the fur and flesh of animals in Oscar-nominated “Zootopia” look realistic. (Efren Piñon/Daily Bruin)
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February 24, 1:09 am
Oscars 2017: Alum brings short film to nomination through marketing know-how
The walls of Melnitz Hall, lined with Hollywood movie posters, foreshadow the potential of students at UCLA. After studying within the entertainment capital of the United States, some Bruin filmmakers go on to contribute to award-winning films. Read more...
Photo: UCLA Extension alumnus Jean de Meuron was an executive producer for the Oscar-nominated short film “La femme et le TGV.” He incorporated his arsenal of marketing skills including finance, poster design and script feedback. (Stella Huang/Daily Bruin)