Communication and Media Studies (Video)

Producer Rick Rosenthal and Associate Director of LBGT Services in the Resource Center for Sexual & Gender Diversity at UCSB Klint Jaramillo explore Transparent, a film that chronicles the lives of a Los Angeles family after they discover that their father, Mort (Jeffrey Tambor), is transgender. An original series produced by Amazon Studios, Transparent won the 2015 Golden Globe for best TV series, musical or comedy, and Tambor took home a trophy for best actor. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Humanities] [Show ID: 29626]

Producer/Director Charlie Soap and Producer Kristina Kiehl discuss the film inspired by the true story of the struggle for, opposition to, and ultimate success of a rural Cherokee community to bring running water to their families by using the traditional concept of "gadugi," working together to solve a problem. Sonny Skyhawk moderates the conversations. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Humanities] [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 29144]

Despite the growing importance of visual effects across the media industries, VFX companies and their employees have been in turmoil for over a decade due to the increasing pressures of globalized production. Long hours, short deadlines, and low profit margins have become characteristic of an industry that was once considered a shining example of the elite knowledge economy. Reflecting on both artistry and activism, this session brings together leading advocates of the VFX community in Southern California to discuss practical strategies for dealing with the challenges they confront. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 28924]

Byron Smith, a 2014 Emmy Nominee for Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing For A Drama Series, discusses his work on the series House of Cards. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Humanities] [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 29039]

Producer Lisa Bruce and screenwriter/producer Anthony McCarten join host Matt Ryan for a lively discussion of their film “The Theory of Everything.” Starring Eddie Redmayne and Felicity Jones, the movie follows the extraordinary story of one of the world’s greatest living minds, the renowned astrophysicist Stephen Hawking, who falls deeply in love with fellow Cambridge student Jane Wilde. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Humanities] [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 29040]

Editor Zene Baker has had a long collaboration with Seth Rogan. He sits down to discuss “Neighbors,” the story of a couple (Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne) with a newborn baby who face unexpected difficulties after a fraternity moves next door. Baker talks about the editing process, the particular challenges of editing a comedy, how the final movie takes shape and how sometimes scenes he likes never make it to the screen. In addition to his work on Neighbors, Zene Baker has edited; “This is the End, 50/50, Seeking a Friend for the End of the World and most recently The Interview. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 29143]

Journalist Daniel Heimpel describes how his exploration of the foster care system in California led him to create a solutions-based style of reporting that he now teaches to UC Berkeley public policy, journalism and social welfare students, as well as those enrolled in UCB’s Journalism for Social Change MOOC. Heimpel is joined by former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm and Dean Henry E. Brady in the Living Room at the Goldman School of Public Policy at UC Berkeley. Series: "Richard and Rhoda Goldman School of Public Policy at UC Berkeley" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 28970]

Actress Diane Ladd discusses her Academy Award-nominated performance as the comical, independent and vulgar Flo in Martin Scorsese's Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore. This film was Scorsese's first Hollywood studio production and marked his first (and only) attempt at a female-centered story. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 28957]

Screenwriter Mardik Martin, and the producer of “Baghdad to Hollywood,” Ramy Katrib explore Martin Scorsese’s film “Mean Streets,” one of the pivotal films of the 1970s. Mardik co-wrote the screenplay with Scorsese and is in the elite group of screenwriters on WGA's list of the 101 Greatest Screenplays ever written. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 28923]

Writer and Editor Marv Wolfman discusses the art and craft of writing compelling stories with emotionally complex characters and imaginative plots for comics, animation, video games and everything in between. Series: "Writers" [Humanities] [Show ID: 24137]