Patty Jones first began writing her narrative in a Starbucks in New York. In a matter of months, her five-page narrative would be transformed into an award-worthy screenplay. On Oct. 21, it was announced that Jones, who completed the UCLA Professional Program in Screenwriting, was one of five winners of this year’s Nicholl Fellowships in […]
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LA chapter of National Children’s Chorus relocates to Schoenberg Hall
A chorus of voices echoes from the recesses of Schoenberg Hall. Eyes closed and hands gesturing expressively, the members of the ensemble weave the melody together using their extensive knowledge of four-part harmony, pitch and tone. However, none of the singers are above 17 years of age. In September 2013, the National Children’s Chorus announced […]
Student film ‘Wander’ wins two Campus MovieFest awards
Walking across the barren terrain of the San Bernardino Valley with nothing more than a cart of recyclables and a teddy bear is the lone profile of a young man.As the last shot of the film, letters spelling “Wander” file onto the screen. For the crew involved in the short drama “Wander,” the life of […]
Play based on stories of Skid Row reveals sense of community, hope
Scattered tents and cardboard boxes line the streets of Skid Row. The 50-block stretch in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles is known for being home to one of the largest homeless populations in the U.S. But when this surface image is peeled away, the stories shared by people living on Skid Row are a […]
UCLA alumna exercises film editing talents across formats
Hunched over her keyboard, Eleanor Infante contemplates the daunting task that sits on the computer screen in front her. With hours and hours of footage to go through, she knows the task will be a challenge, but awaits the feeling of satisfaction that washes over her after every film project she concludes. With nearly 10 […]
UCLA graduate student choreographs, directs ‘The Lost Boys’
Kevin Williamson takes the stage, dancing solo to Janet Jackson’s “Control.” The song pauses as a troupe of three men joins him dancing in silence. Their rigid moves and jagged slices come to an abrupt rest, as electronic sound suddenly begins to fill the quiet space. Exploring body forms and movements like these, “The Lost Boys” […]
Musician keeps rhythm despite 25-year rest
More than 40 years ago, a young performer named Izzy Chait could be heard accompanying barroom pianists throughout Westwood. A lifelong lover of singing, Chait, now 65, returned to performing about 12 years ago after a 25-year hiatus, during which he established and maintained a career in the dealing and auctioning of antiques, eventually opening […]