When "The Righteous Gemstones" creator Danny McBride sat down with NPR’s Fresh Air, he shared a journey that was as emotional as it was hilarious, from growing up Southern Baptist to redefining Hollywood success on his own terms. One thing he made clear: The UNCSA School of Filmmaking helped make that possible 💚 “What I really liked about that school was that when you made a movie there, you weren’t allowed to spend your own money. They gave you what the budget was, and part of the education was: how do you make it work with what you're given? It put all the filmmakers on the same playing field. And it was awesome." McBride still works closely with the collaborators he met at UNCSA, including David Gordon Green and Jody Hill. On Fresh Air, he reflects on the community they built at the School of Filmmaking, why he brought his production company back to the South and everything in between. 🎧 Listen to the full interview: (fb)

#UNCSAgrad Chelsea Gabrielle Rose found music in the silence and hope in the hardest year. What started at her out-of-tune piano in 2020 became "Loving This Year," an original musical that explores how we carry on when life feels heavy. With every lyric, Chelsea built more than a show, she built a community. One that reminded us that even when the world feels broken, there’s always something worth holding onto 💚 Learn how this changemaker turned a quiet moment into a powerful message of hope ➡️ https://bit.ly/ChelseaRose (fb)