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Variety’s Education Impact Report Spotlights Established Schools and Rising Stars in the Sector
Variety’s Education Impact report spotlights established schools and rising stars in the sector.
“If everyone in the writers’ room all went to Harvard or another elite university, then what you see on screen will not represent who the audience truly is nor create experiences that they can relate to.” CSUN also boasts an extremely diverse student population — 54% female, 46% male; 48% Latino, 25% white, 10% Asian, 6% African American, 5% multi-race — and has been recognized as a Hispanic Serving Institution. Winners in both the feature and pilot categories participate in two annual ScriptConnect days (in New York and Los Angeles), an event that introduces Columbia writers to agents, managers and producers, The film MFA also offers students opportunities to explore technology by collaborating with artists, engineers, designers and philosophers — one way is through the Digital Storytelling Lab (DSL), which has gained recognition for its innovative approach to reshaping how AI is taught in creative practice. Established by Dean Joanne Moore, the program offers exceptional students hands-on mentorship from industry luminaries like award-winning cinematographer Amy Vincent, as well as the school’s ongoing event series, which has broughta panorama of creatives to campus that includes Jon M. Chu, Todd Phillips, Damon Lindelof and Vince Gilligan.
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