Pierson sticks up for UT
John Pierson (right, in Fiji with Steve James), who teaches the film department's Master Class at the University of Texas, was quick to point out that the Cinematexas post kinda knocks his department, and he's got a point. Pierson brings all sorts of filmmakers into his class to mingle with students -- Spike Lee, Fred Wiseman, Gus Van Sant, Mike Judge, Joe Dante, Ross McElwee, Mark Cuban, Kevin Smith, Steve James and even Chuck Norris. I still miss the festival. A lot of good people helped build it. But UT’s film program remains one of the best. And while Burnt Orange is over, the UT Film Institute’s new initiatives will keep alive the concept of giving on-set experience to students. Check it out here.
Michael Jones is the film festival editor at Variety.com. 
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