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Alumnus Brian Kimmel's film, "Ingredients" to be Screened at Ojai-Ventura International Film Festival (OVIFF)
Posted on Oct 26, 2009

Brian Kimmel ('92), a Brooks Institute Film and Video Production graduate, announced that his feature documentary film titled "Ingredients" will be screened twice at the Ojai Ventura Film Festival. Brooks Institute is a sponsor of this year's festival and will have some events take place at the Ventua Campus. For more information about OVIFF, visit www.ojaifilmfestival.com.
Join Us for an Arpa International Film Festival Screening of Svara: A Documentary of South India
Posted on Oct 19, 2009

Svara, the Documentary Trip to South India movie, is an official selection of the Arpa International Film Festival and will be screening at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood on Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 5:45pm. We would like to invite the Brooks community to come and support the film. Please send this information to current students, faculty and alumni.

Tickets are $11 and may be purchased online or at the box office. Tickets are available here: http://www.itsmyseat.com/AFFMA.html<https://mail.my.careered.com/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.itsmyseat.com/AFFMA.html>;

From the above link you should be able to click the 'Saturday screenings' tab and click any 'purchase' link to reserve tickets. It's the one at 5:45pm.
The Alumni Association of Brooks Institute and Kodak are proud to present: Film & Photography Speakers Series in Los Angeles!
Posted on Sep 28, 2009

Film & Photography Speaker Series in Los Angeles!

Featuring world-renown photographers & filmmakers:

Michael Crouser: Award-winning photographer Michael Crouser will present work from two recently released monographs, Los Toros and Dog Run, and discuss how he approaches his photography. Los Toros claimed first prize in the Fine Art Book division of the 2008 International Photography Awards and several of its prints are in the permanent collection of the Minneapolis Institute. Crouser, whose work is regularly featured in Communication Arts, Photo District News, and in galleries in New York, Santa Fe, Houston and Barcelona, will also preview black and white work that chronicles the disappearing world of Colorado cattle ranchers. He will also show and discuss selected commercial work.
http://www.michaelcrouser.com


Isidore Mankofsky: Isidore Mankofsky, ASC is a renowned Emmy nominated cinematographer. His credits include The Muppet Movie, Love, Lies and Murder and several George Lucas films. He will demonstrate "lighting the set", which is permanently installed at Mole-Richardson. This will be a very informative and valuable program for all disciplines of photography.
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0542552/



Tim Mantoani: Will be speaking about his project, Behind the
Photographs. For the past 2.5 years he has been shooting portraits of famous photographers on 20x24 Polaroid, each holding one of their iconicimages. To date, he has shot over 120 photographers and will have a book out in 2010. http://Mantoani.com


This is an exclusive opportunity for Brooks Institute alumni to have the opportunity to network with leaders in the industry as well as other alumni in the Los Angeles area!

Date: Saturday, November 7th

Time: Registration begins at 9am, speakers series will go till about
approximately 4 pm with a meet and greet with alumni at a local
restaurant following.


Location: Mole Richardson Studio in Los Angeles, 925 N. La Brea Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90038

Cost: $30, complimentary breakfast and lunch will be provided. Credit cards accepted through eventbrite. Currently, this special price is available to Brooks Institute alumni only!

To RSVP and for tickets go to:
http://aabispeakerevent.eventbrite.com/
***Ticket sales limited so act now!!***


Any questions regarding this event please contact alumni@brooks.edu
BROOKS INSTITUTE OFFERS MASTER OF FINE ARTS DEGREE IN SCREENWRITING
Posted on Sep 23, 2009

Brooks Institute unveils its Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Degree program in Screenwriting, the newest offering from Brooks Institute’s School of Film. Designed by accomplished screenwriter and film faculty member Brian Price, this MFA program adds a new dimension to the area’s educational offerings and has begun enrollment for its kickoff in November. Individuals interested in learning more about this program are encouraged to contact an admissions representative at (888) 276-4999 or to attend one of the three panel discussions held at the school’s Ventura Campus located at 5301 N. Ventura Ave. in Ventura, California:
Thursday, Sept. 24, 5 – 6 p.m. in Room V4
Thursday, Oct. 1, 5 – 6 p.m. in Room V4
Thursday, Oct. 8, 5 – 6 p.m. in Room V4

“The instruction within the program covers the entirety of the screenwriting art, craft, and industry,” said Brooks Institute’s Vice President of Academic Affairs, David Litschel. “This exciting new program can help prepare aspiring screenwriters to turn their ideas into screenplays, and to equip them with the skills that can help them compete in the screenwriting market.”

According to Brooks Institute Film Program Director Glynn Beard, “a student graduating with the MFA in Screenwriting will have been exposed to the process of creating and exhibiting a body of dramatic writing work, including a minimum of three feature-length screenplays, one teleplay, and one short script for new media.”

The 66-credit degree program can be completed in as little as two years and includes the option of pedagogical training and teaching assistantships. Students will take 2-3 classes each academic session. The program’s class schedule coincides with the existing undergraduate degree schedule to take full advantage of the Brooks Institute’s faculty.

“This new program adds another dimension to Brooks Institute’s School of Film,” states Brooks Institute President Dr. Roger C. Andersen, “Geared to aspiring screenwriters, it will foster critical thinking, creativity, and professional excellence.”
Program Developer, Brian Price, earned his Bachelor’s degree at Yale and his screenwriting MFA at UCLA. He has received many awards including Indie Spirit Award at the Planet Indie Festival in Toronto; Best Documentary from the New York Independent Film & Video Festival; and Audience Award–Best Feature from the DC Independent Film Festival. Brian also won a well known scriptwriting contest called “Scriptapalooza” with a $10,000 first prize.
Optimal Resume is now available to the Alumni of Brooks Institute!
Posted on Sep 18, 2009

Make the OPTIMAL First Impression
Get noticed by employers. Ace the Interview. Get on with your future.

Brooks Career Services is proud to introduce Optimal Resume! A free online resource available to all students and alumni to help you with resumes, letters, interview skills, online portfolios, and websites. Create your entire marketing package and get feedback from Career Services Advisors. Get started today by creating your account at http://brooks.optimalresume.com

Please note that you must have a Brooks email address to create an account.

If you have any questions, please contact the Career Services office at careerservices@brooks.edu

This information also appears under the "Benefits" section.