The UVU Green Room featuring Steven E. de Souza
Legendary screenwriter and director Steven E. de Souza (Die Hard, 48 Hrs., Commando, Street Fighter) will be on campus February 26-27, sharing insights from his Hollywood career and providing hands-on learning experiences for students interested in screenwriting, filmmaking, and storytelling. All UVU students are invited to attend his exclusive masterclasses, interactive Q&As, and participate in an exciting screenwriting challenge with a $1,000 prize!
Shout out to Prof. Wendell Nelson from our Humanities program for helping with screenwriting projects in the past. He has worked as a mentor for UVU students writing scripts through the UVU-FanX Studios Writer’s Room. Read more about that project in this blog post.
Events: February 26-27
- No Budget, No Problem: Filmmaking Hacks – Learn how to create compelling films on a shoestring budget. (Feb 26, 10:00-11:30 AM, KB 302)
- Yippee-Ki-Yay, Writers! Screenwriting Insights – Practical screenwriting advice from one of Hollywood’s most successful storytellers. (Feb 26, 1:00-3:00 PM, Vallejo Auditorium)
- FREE Screening of "Die Hard" + Q&A – A rare chance to watch Die Hard on the big screen and hear behind-the-scenes stories from the mind behind the script. (Feb 26, 6:30-10:30 PM, Geneva Megaplex)
- The Making of Street Fighter – A director’s deep dive into adapting the classic video game for film. (Feb 27, 11:30 AM-1:00 PM, CS 404)
- The Steven de Souza Scriptwriting Challenge – Students can compete for a $1,000 prize by writing a short script in 72 hours, with live feedback from de Souza himself! (Feb 27, 3:00-5:00 PM, LA 101)