Tag Archives: Distinguished Filmmakers Series

Acclaimed Production Designer to Speak Today

Art Center is honored to welcome to campus production designer Scott Chambliss to discuss his craft and more as part of the Art Center Film Department Distinguished Filmmakers Series. Film Department student Matthew Epstein will host a Q&A discussion with Chambliss, who has done production design on hit films including Salt; Mission Impossible III; the TV series Alias, Gideon’s Crossing, Felicity and the upcoming feature Cowboys and Aliens, directed by Jon Favreau and produced by Steven Spielberg.

The event starts at 10 a.m. at the L.A. Times Media Center and is open to Art Center students, faculty, alumni and staff.

Scott Chambliss
Wednesday, October 6, 10 am
Hillside Campus, L.A. Times Media Center

Acclaimed Cinematographer to Speak Thursday

Art Center is honored to welcome to campus world-renowned Australian cinematographer Peter James this afternoon to discuss his craft and more. Film Department instructor Allen Daviau will host the discussion with the highly acclaimed cinematographer and director of photography.

James’ credits include Driving Miss Daisy, Black Robe, Alive, This Thing Called Love, Silent Fall, Diabolique, Paradise Road, The Newton Boys, Double Jeopardy, Meet the Parents, Cheaper by the Dozen 2, 27 Dresses and many more.

The event starts at 2 pm at the Ahmanson Auditorium and is open to all Art Center students, faculty, alumni and staff.

Peter James
Thursday, August 5, 2 pm
Hillside Campus, Ahmanson Auditorium

Cinematographer John Toll on Campus Today

Film Department instructor Allen Daviau will host a screening of The Thin Red Line, followed by a Q&A with cinematographer John Toll. Toll’s credits include Almost Famous, Gone Baby Gone, The Last Samurai, Tropic Thunder, It’s Complicated and many others. Toll one of just three cinematographers to win consecutive Oscars for Best Cinematography, for Legends of the Fall (1994) and Braveheart (1995).

The event starts promptly at 1 pm and is open to all Art Center students, faculty, alumni and staff.

John Toll
Thursday, April 8, 1 pm
Ahmanson Auditorium

Philip Rose to Speak Today

This afternoon, Film Department instructor David Kellogg will host a Q&A with producer Philip Rose. Rose is a veteran producer of music videos, commercials and feature films. He
currently heads Julia Roberts’ production company, Red Om Films. His discussion will center on the director-producer relationship, and how to get a film project off the ground. The event is open to Art Center students, staff and faculty.

Q&A with Philip Rose
Tuesday, March 30, 2 pm
L.A. Times Media Center, Hillside Campus

Acclaimed Cinematographer to Speak on Campus

Art Center is honored to welcome to campus world-renowned cinematographer Caleb Deschanel to discuss his craft and much more tomorrow, Oct. 15. Film Department instructor Allen Daviau will host the discussion with the five-time Academy Award-nominated cinematographer and director. Deschanel’s credits as cinematographer include The Black Stallion, The Right Stuff, The Natural, The Patriot and The Passion of the Christ. Film and television that he has directed include Crusoe, Twin Peaks, Law and Order and Bones.

The event starts at 1 pm at Hillside Campus’ Ahmanson Auditorium. For more information, call 626.396.2373.