Sam Lupson

I am a screenwriting major and game development minor at Chapman University! I hope to work in the games industry as a writer/narrative designer.

EDUCATION 

Chapman University, Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, Orange, CA 3.8 GPA

Dean’s Scholarship: Academic Scholarship based on grades and examination results (2021 – present)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Assistant Set Decorator

• Collaborated with set decorators on a television production, making creative decisions about decorations and prop placements.
• Coordinated with camera operators and production designers, moving props around to enable camerawork.
• Followed instructions quickly and effectively, minimising delays on set when resetting between takes.

Warehouse Assistant

• Organised and arranged unpacked props, making them look presentable for clients.
• Provided immediate services for office employees when needed such as food or refreshments.
• Assisted in the packing, unpacking and moving of props around the warehouse.

ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE 

• October 2019: Directed and wrote a finalist play, managing a production of twenty-five people.
• November 2010 – February 2020: Produced videos of school events, leading a team of four people while following instructions from the school.
• May 2018: Created a short film with six other students, cooperating with every stage of production: writing, set design, location scouting, filming and editing.

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Screenwriting Major, Game Development Programming Minor Expected May 2025

Chapman University, Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, Orange, CA 3.8 GPA

Dean’s Scholarship: Academic Scholarship based on grades and examination results (2021 – present)