ELA’s 6 in 60 Gives Emerson Filmmakers Screenings, Support
Six filmmakers were chosen among nearly 70 submissions this year. Emerson LA staff, along with alumni volunteers, produce the showcase.
All Joking Aside: Comedy Writer Stefani Robinson ’14 on Inspiration, Structure, and Being Kind
The Emmy-nominated TV and screenwriter talked about her time at Emerson, her career, and answered questions from students in LA and Boston
Making Prom Accessible at Emerson LA
More than 100 female-identifying students traveled to Emerson Los Angeles on March 14 for Prom Day, an annual event serving LA Unified School District in need or experiencing homelessness.
Alum’s Doc About ‘Black Russians’ in Soviet Union Resonates Today
The film blends the story of the “Russian Oprah” with the history of Black Americans who immigrated to the Soviet Union to escape racism and the Jim Crow South.
Students Put Theory into Practice in New LA-Based Comedy Conservatory
Eight students participated in the inaugural Comedic Arts Comedy Conservatory program this fall at Emerson LA, studying comedy and tapping into the vast network of industry resources unique to LA.
Standup Guy: Bill Burr ’93 Shares Advice, Laughs with Comedy Students
Burr joined Trustee Doug Herzog for a conversation that explored Burr’s Emerson experience, professional journey, and advice for building a career in entertainment.
ELA Talks ‘God’s Country’ with Director Higgins ’08
God’s Country stars Thandiwe Newton as Sandra Guidry, a professor drawn into an escalating battle of wills after she confronts two hunters trespassing on her property.
Emerson LA Celebrates Five Years of Alumni Mentorship
CAN is a unique opportunity for currently enrolled ELA students to build personal connections within the LA alumni network to better prepare them for careers beyond Emerson.
Trevor Noah Talks Comedy, Journey with Trustee Doug Herzog ’81
All Joking Aside with Doug Herzog provides viewers with an exclusive, behind the scenes look at the comedy business.
Tim Neverett ’88 Chronicles LA Dodgers’ 2020 Baseball Season in ‘COVID Curveball’
What was it like to experience the most bizarre baseball season ever?