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UCLA alumnus David Birke wrote the screenplay for &quot;Elle&quot; based on the French novel &quot;Oh...&quot; Elle is nominated for an Oscar in the Best Actress in a Leading Role category for Isabelle Huppert&#039;s portrayal of Michèle Leblanc. (Courtesy of David Birke)

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The halls of Melnitz, lined with Hollywood movie posters, foreshadow the potential of students at UCLA. After studying in the entertainment capital of the United States, some Bruin filmmakers go on to contribute to award-winning films.

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Oscars 2017: Alumnus discusses Oscar-nominated script, the female perspective

By Nikhil Sharma

Feb. 21, 2017 10:28 p.m.