传奇编剧兼导演Steven E. de Souza（《虎胆龙威》，《48小时》）, Commando, The Flintstones) will be on campus 2025年2月26日至27日, sharing insights from his Hollywood career and providing hands-on learning experiences for students interested in screenwriting, filmmaking, and storytelling.
这些事件是 向所有弗吉尼亚大学校园和社区开放。
10:00-11:30点。
KB 302
你认为你需要好莱坞的预算才能拍出一部好电影吗？ 再想想。 In this masterclass, legendary screenwriter and director 史蒂文·德·索萨 shares tips on crafting compelling films with limited resources. Featuring clips from his online TV series 未知的发送者, created during the 2008 WGA strike, de Souza will explore how constraints fuel creativity. 学生 will be challenged to apply these hacks in their own no-budget short films, to be featured on the UVU Greenroom website. Don’t miss this chance to learn from a master of resourceful filmmaking!
1:00-3:00点。
瓦列霍礼堂
Join legendary screenwriter 史蒂文·德·索萨 for an exclusive session on the art of screenwriting! In this engaging discussion, de Souza will share insights from his storied Hollywood career, offering practical advice for aspiring screenwriters on crafting compelling stories, breaking into the industry, and navigating the creative process. The session will conclude with an interactive Q&A—your chance to ask questions and learn directly from one of Hollywood’s most successful storytellers. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable screenwriting wisdom from a master of the craft!
6:30-10:30点。
日内瓦Megaplex
耶，电影爱好者们！ Don’t miss this special screening of “舍命” followed by an exclusive Q&A with legendary screenwriter 史蒂文·德·索萨. Experience one of the greatest action films of all time on the big screen then hear firsthand from the mind behind the script as de Souza shares behind-the-scenes stories, screenwriting insights, and answers your burning questions - for free!
Before the screening begins, we’ll unveil the 2025 UVU-FanX工作室 Writer’s Room and Brandon Fugal Award recipients, celebrating the next generation of outstanding storytellers.
上午11:30 -下午1点
CS 404
伟大的电影制作不在于你有多少钱，而在于你如何善用这些钱。 In this session, director Seven de Souza will demonstrate budget-saving techniques from his film “拥有”, showing how creative problem-solving can turn limitations into opportunities. From last-minute set transformations to clever location tricks, get ready for an illuminating and entertaining deep dive into filmmaking magic.
下午3 - 5点
101年拉
提交截止
Hollywood screenwriting legend 史蒂文·德·索萨 challenged UVU students to put their scriptwriting skills to the test for a chance to win 1000美元! Participants had 72 hours to craft a 1–3 page screenplay based on a prompt revealed on Feb. 15. 提交现在已经关闭，但兴奋还没有结束！
Join us for the Scriptwriting Masterclass, where de Souza will provide live feedback on approximately 20 random submissions, offering expert insights into what makes a script stand out and selecting the winning script!
As a special highlight, a group of UVU提高学生 will bring the winning script to life on stage!
必须在整个会话中出现才能获胜。 Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to learn from an industry legend!
Among the handful of screenwriters whose films have earned over $2 billion at the box office, 史蒂文·德·索萨 was introduced to Hollywood on camera--as a contestant on an L.A. game show. There the Philadelphia-based writer for PBS, The New York Times, Premiere and other media outlets won a car and a color TV--and then talked his way into the office of several producers to leave behind some writing samples. A contract with Universal Television as a story editor was the result. From there, he moved into producing (Knight Rider (1982)) and then earned his first film credit, on 48 Hrs. (1982)。 That film, along with Commando (1985), 舍命 (1988) and 舍命 2 (1990), established his reputation as a writer who could juggle both action and humor. That combination remains evident in all of his subsequent work, which expanded to include science-fiction (V (1984), The Running Man (1987), Judge Dredd (1995)), horror (Tales from the Crypt (1989), 拥有 (2000)) and fantasy (The Flintstones (1994), Cadillacs and Dinosaurs (1993), Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life (2003)). He has been nominated two times each for the Edgar Allen Poe award for best mystery screenplay and the Saturn award for best Science Fiction/Fantasy Film. In 2000 he was honored with the Norman Lear Award for Lifetime Achievement in writing.
In 2009 his web series 未知的发送者 (2008) became an unprecedented triple honoree in the 13th annual Webby Awards--for best series and best writing and for Timothy Dalton's performance in If You're Seeing This Tape... (2008)。
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