Trojan Family Weekend at the School of Cinematic Arts
Come join us at the USC School of Cinematic Arts for a weekend filled with inspiration, film, and family! Explore the world of cinema with student showcases, panels, and immersive experiences. Meet industry professionals and get a taste of what it's like to study at one of the top film schools in the world.
If you have any questions regarding SCA Events during TFW please email events@cinema.usc.edu.
Please note: This is not a reservation for the University's Trojan Family Weekend programming.
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2025
Signal + Noise Gallery
Time: daily, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Location: SCI, first floor lobby
No RSVP necessary
You're invited to visit the Signal + Noise Gallery, located in the lobby of the SCI building in the SCA complex, where we feature forward-looking forms of cinema, game design, and research. The work on view includes Speculative Assemblages, a survey of interactive media by the renowned artist Weidi Zhang, along with examples of recent work by students participating in the SCA research labs.
An Evening with Robert Townsend
Doors Open: 6:30 PM
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Location: The Ray Stark Family Theatre, SCA 108, George Lucas Building
RSVP: HERE
Join visionary, Hollywood trailblazer, and esteemed professor Robert Townsend for one inspiring evening. This event is open to SCA Students and now SCA Family Members. Please note that seating is not guaranteed based on RSVP. The RSVP list will be checked in on a first-come, first served basis until the theater is full.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2025
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USC School of Cinematic Arts Dean's Reception, Welcome, and Student Showcase
Time: 8:30 - 10:15 AM
Location: SCA Courtyard and The Ray Stark Family Theatre, SCA 108, George Lucas Building
RSVP: HERE
Join us for the USC School of Cinematic Arts Dean's Reception, Welcome, and Student Showcase during Trojan Family Weekend. Start your morning with a light breakfast and coffee/tea in the scenic SCA Courtyard, where you can mingle with students, families, and faculty. Next, head to the SCA Theater for a special welcome. Be sure to stay for an inspiring showcase featuring the incredible work of talented students.
Ganek Immersive Studio Open House
Time: 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: The Ganek Immersive Studio - School of Cinematic Arts, SCI Building - Room 310, Third Floor
RSVP: HERE
Visit the Ganek Immersive Studio, located on the 3rd floor of the USC School for Cinematic Arts, for an exciting open house.
Guests will have the opportunity to explore projects produced in the lab and participate in interactive demonstrations, including an immersive projection screen, student projects on the Apple Vision Pro, and other hands-on experiences. Don't miss this chance to dive into cutting-edge technology and creative projects using virtual reality, augmented reality and XR. For more information about the Ganek Immersive Studio, visit https://ganekimmersivestudio.com/.
CNTV 101: Reality Starts Here - The Future of Cinema & SCA Alumni Health and Well Being Panel
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Norris Cinema Theatre
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CNTV 101: Reality Starts Here is our cross-disciplinary freshman foundational course. From 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Holly Willis, Chair of Media Arts & Practice joins Marcus Anderson for a discussion on the Future of Cinema and why we should care. From 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM our SCA Embedded Therapists will be joining SCA Alumni for a conversation on navigating health and well-being in freelance industries.