Annual Trip: Universal Studios Hollywood
One of the biggest highlights of the year is our trip to Universal Studios Hollywood, a highly selective, grant-supported learning experience. Students visit EWU alum Jim Orr, President of Distribution at Universal Studios, and spend the day learning from top industry professionals.
Recent experiences include:
- A private screening of the 2025 live-action How to Train Your Dragon
- Conversations with filmmaker Jon M. Chu (Wicked, Wicked: For Good)
- A Q&A with actor-writer-director-producer Leigh Whannell (Saw, Upgrade, The Invisible Man)
In 2024, students also enjoyed a special screening of The Fall Guy and met director-producer duo David Leitch and Kelly McCormick.
Note that students must apply to participate in this annual trip.