UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television launches new program to provide a networking group for graduates

The transition from being a student to a working professional can be both scary and difficult. Teri Schwartz, the dean the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television, launched the TFT Young Alumni Leadership program in order to help students as they move into the working industry for this exact reason.

Graduate student of choreography Elizabeth Terschuur to present her deeply personal final concert 'Off The Grid'

Elizabeth Terschuur describes herself as both a rebel and an underdog. Tonight, the third-year graduate student with an emphasis in choreography will present her final concert, “Off The Grid,” in Kaufman 200.

Cinematographer in Residence Richard Crudo holds workshop series to pass on industry know-how

He was behind the camera when Jason Biggs got it on with an apple dessert in the 1999 hit “American Pie.” He made sure Chris Rock was properly lit for his resurrection in the 2001 comedy “Down To Earth.” And this spring quarter, cinematographer Richard Crudo will pass on his know-how and tricks of the trade to UCLA students as the 2011 Kodak Cinematographer in Residence.

School of Theater, Film and Television names Crudo new cinematographer-in-residence, will screen 'American Buffalo' with Q-and-A session

“American Buffalo” with Richard Crudo Q&A
_Tonight, 8 p.m.
James Bridges Theater, FREE_

Richard Crudo, cinematographer behind “American Pie” and “American Buffalo,” is the latest to teach the annual Kodak Cinematographer-in-residence workshop series, which each spring brings in industry cinematographers to teach UCLA students the tricks of the trade.

Tonight, as part of the workshop series conducted by Crudo, there will be a screening of “American Buffalo,” which Crudo shot in 1996.

Following the screening, there will be a Q&A with Richard Crudo, moderated by Bill McDonald, head of cinematography at UCLA’s school of film, theater and television, where the audience will have the chance to pick Crudo’s brain about things cinematography-related, such as shooting techniques and lighting.

McDonald said he hoped people will show up and take advantage of the possibility of getting valuable advice from an acclaimed cinematographer.

“˜Massacre (Sing To Your Children)’ investigates the sources and limits of conflict in the modern world through an allegorical rebellion

Disembodied voices scream from the pitch-black stage, accompanied by loud sounds of struggling and fighting.