I totally avoid that. That's the first thing I learned.

I want to bring recognition to our program by winning festivals and drawing interest to our school.

Everyone knows USC films help launch actors' careers. USC film students know what they're doing.

Film looks better, but the story's there and also the actors' performances. (Digital) is just crisper and faster.

As for commercial or independent films, that's not even a concern at this point.

In the context of September 11, there were so many that lost their lives that - how do you single out one person? There were so many acts of heroism that day from so many people, whether it be firemen and police officers in New York and our agents also.