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In Photos: The Isabella Rossellini Master Class with SMU Film and Media Arts

Isabella Rossellini, in a conversation with SMU Film's Rick Worland All photos by Kim Leeson
Isabella Rossellini, in a conversation with SMU Film’s Rick Worland
All photos by Kim Leeson

Isabella Rossellini was in Dallas as the featured guest of the Dallas Film Society’s annual “The Art of Film” gala fundraiser. But before she walked the red carpet at the gala, she spoke with students of SMU Meadows Division of Film and Media Arts for a master classOur photographer Kim Leeson was on hand to capture the exciting and inspiring Q&A. Take a look below for our favorite shots.

Rossellini made an unforgettable impression on Hollywood with her leading role in the 1986 David Lynch film, Blue Velvet, for which she received an Independent Spirit Award® for Best Female Lead. Rossellini also received a GoldenGlobe® nomination for her performance in the 1996 television film Crime of the Century and a 1997 Emmy Award® nomination for her guest appearance in the television series Chicago Hope. Additional film credits include Wild at Heart; Death Becomes Her; Big Night; Infamous; Two Lovers; and Enemy.

Rossellini will be in the new film Joy, by David O. Russell, scheduled for release in December 2015. She will appear opposite Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro and Bradley Cooper.

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Before being a featured guest of the Dallas Film Society’s annual “The Art of Film” gala fundraiser, Isabella Rossellini talked with SMU Meadows students. (Pictured with Sam Holland at left)
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Isabella Rossellini with SMU Film & Media Division chair Derek Kompare (R) and Associate Professor Mark Kerins (Center)
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Isabella Rossellini meets with SMU Meadows students
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SMU Film Professor Rick Worland speaks with our featured guest
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Following the Master Class, Isabella Rossellini met with our Meadows students

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By Nick Rallo

AA-ARTS(Marketing)