These stories and more will be screened as part of the 34th Annual Senior Film Showcase hosted by CSUN’s Department of Cinema and Television Arts on Wednesday, April 30.
Jason June ’13 (Journalism), M.A. ’16 (English Literature) always loved storytelling — but it was a single class, taken to fulfill a graduation requirement, that changed the course of his life and career.
Graduating senior in CSUN’s renowned Entertainment Media Management program followed his musical dreams to stages on the Sunset Strip.
Deorro kicked off his headlining set for CSUN’s Big Show with an enthusiastic, “What’s up, I’m Deorro! Thank you so much for having me!” before launching into a mix of Spanish hits with his signature EDM (Electronic Dance Music) twist. The crowd erupted in cheers, applause and dance.
When Abraham Martinez-Peña enrolled at California State University, Northridge as a film major, he knew the path he set out for himself — to be a professional comedy writer for film and television — would not be an easy one. Hollywood’s hiring reputation was more “who you know,” than “what you can do.”
Public, member-supported 88.5-FM, The SoCal Sound, is expanding the roles of popular morning show DJs Nic Harcourt and Jet, the hosts of “More Music in the Mornings with Nic Harcourt & Jet.”
In times of uncertainty, the arts become crucial — whether by providing solace or respite or by giving voice to those who feel they are not being heard, according to Jade C. Huell, an associate professor of communication studies at California State University, Northridge.
The performance will take place on Thursday, March 6, at 7:30 p.m. at CSUN’s Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts (The Soraya) located at 18111 Nordhoff St, Northridge.