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UCLA gymnast and alumna Olivia Courtney worked as a stuntwomen for the opening freeway scene of “La La Land”. During the scene, Courtney had to land a backflip off of the hood of a red car into a space separated by only a few yards. (Owen Emerson/Daily Bruin senior staff)

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Oscars 2017 Q&amp;A: UCLA alum reflects on stuntwoman role in &#039;La La Land&#039; - Daily Bruin

Oscars 2017 Q&#038;A: UCLA alum reflects on stuntwoman role in &#8216;La La Land&#8217;

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The entry of Melnitz Hall, 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 Q&A: UCLA alum reflects on stuntwoman role in ‘La La Land’

By Daniel Maraccini

Feb. 20, 2017 9:46 p.m.