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.
Six filmmakers were chosen among nearly 70 submissions this year. Emerson LA staff, along with alumni volunteers, produce the showcase.
The Emmy-nominated TV and screenwriter talked about her time at Emerson, her career, and answered questions from students in LA and Boston
On the day of the Oscars, Brooks helped with run-throughs and rehearsals of the show.
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.