Please join us for the free movie screening of “Wish Man” this Friday, December 13th at 12:30pm. The film is on Netflix and in select theaters across America and received a standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival. Q & A session after the screening with the film’s writer, director, and producer Theo Davies. Theo Davies has been a film production and screenwriting instructor at Platt College San Diego since… Read More
Nicole: We love staying connected with our alumni! It is always such a pleasure to hear what they have been doing in the industry since they’ve graduated. With that said, what is your favorite part about working in the industry? Becca: My favorite part about working in the industry is getting to decide when I work, where I work (whether that be in bed or at some cute little coffee… Read More
Nicole: Thank you for taking the time out to give us an interview. Let’s jump right into it 1, 2, 3, Action…Who is Theo Davies? Theo: I was born in England and moved to San Diego in 2009. I’m married with two sons, ages nine and three. I have a bachelor’s degree in English, Literature Film & Theatre from the University of Reading in the UK (Reading is a town… Read More
The job interview is a valuable and necessary first step to building your careers. If you prepare for it, an interview can be very pleasant and rewarding. This first impression provides you with insight into where you’re choosing to work and also gives you the chance to display your potential. 1. Know the position you are applying for. Review the job description and identify the key traits or qualities. Become… Read More
Nicole: Hello Alex, thank you so much for taking the time out to catch us up on your career after graduating. You recently announced exciting news on Social Media, care to share it with us? Alex: I would love to! I am very proud to announce that “Mourning After” a short film I wrote, directed, and co-produced was selected to be screened at the 2018 Great Lakes International Shorts Festival…. Read More
Dave Downes: Hello Joel, thanks for taking the time to meet with me today. Joel Morillo: My pleasure, Dave. Dave: You’re awfully busy, so I’ll get right to it, what made you choose Platt? Joel: I chose Platt because it broke away from the traditional schools where you waited 2 years just to get to your chosen course of study. At the time I was still unsure what career path… Read More
Hot off the Press! Platt College San Diego instructor Mike Smith was featured in the Sd Voyager this week! “Meet Mike Smith” is an insightful article that introduces the world to the talented Mike Smith! Mike has been in the industry for a few years and an instructor at PCSD for over five years. Here is an excerpt from the article: “I’m a San Diego native who grew up around… Read More
Platt College San Diego was recently featured in three local newspapers: North Park News, Normal Heights News, and Ken-Tal News. The article featured Meg Leiker, our Platt College San Diego president and highlighted her commitment and passion for maintaining a warm environment that embraces diversity. Here is an excerpt from the article: “Meg Leiker, president of Platt College San Diego School of Digital Media Design says the school is like… Read More
Nicole: Welcome to Platt College San Diego and our dynamic Platt Community. How long have you been teaching at Platt College? Zakaria: I have been teaching at Platt for two months. Nicole: What classes do you teach here at Platt? Zakaria: I am one of the Digital Video instructors, and I teach the screenwriting class and the two advanced video classes. Nicole: Can you tell us a little bit about… Read More
Platt Alumni Spotlight: Fernando Serrano Platt College San Diego Education Representative Nicole: Why did you want to attend Platt College San Diego? Where and how did you hear about us? Fernando: I heard about Platt College in my last two weeks of high school. I didn’t know what I wanted to do, but I knew I had to go to college in order to move forward with life. I remember scrolling through… Read More
