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.
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.
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.
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.
Shlesinger said Emerson College is a “microcosm of Hollywood.”
Hoping to be a resource for other Emersonians, Cisco Henson ’87 reached out to ELA staff a few years ago, and has since mentored multiple students.
The showcase is put together by Emerson LA staff and a group of alumni who volunteer their time to help build meaningful relationships within the film industry.
Emerson Los Angeles was recently showcased on KCAL News’ segment, Look At This!, filming the exterior of the Sunset Boulevard campus from the air.
Between a behind-the-scenes look at the Oscars and Emerson’s annual Oscar Talk panels, ELA students were immersed in all things Academy.
Emerson Los Angeles affiliated faculty and entertainment marketing expert John Wentworth spoke with the New York Times about Disney’s 100th anniversary celebrations taking place this year, coming at an opportune time, amidst profit losses, layoffs, and political turmoil.
Some of Emerson’s biggest names in screenwriting, producing, and documentary filmmaking will premiere their latest projects at the South by Southwest (SXSW) Film & TV Festival next month.