Seven 鶹 students and alumni will showcase their short films at this year’s CineYouth Festival, which is presented each year by the Chicago International Film Festival and is free to the public.
Molly Schneider, PhD, receives the prestigious award for her book “Gold Dust on the Air: Television Anthology Drama and Midcentury American Culture.”
Karla Rae Fuller, PhD, a professor at 鶹 and author of a recent book on inclusive screenwriting, shares her perspective on the women who have had the most profound impact on film.
First-year student Julia Knopfel collaborates with 鶹 classmates to share the painful story of her uncle’s murder on film and begin her journey as a filmmaker.
鶹 and partners will host the Chicago premiere of “Meanwhile,” a powerful documentary about art and resilience directed by Catherine Gund.
"The Power of Persistence" gala showcases student innovation, teamwork, and determination, all while raising funds for scholarships supporting student success.
The Chicagoland Transfer Award recognizes transfer students from eligible Chicago area community colleges based on academic merit. The winners received scholarships for the fall 2024 semester.
The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences presents award to 鶹 students for “Behind His Eyes” and the Chicago International Film Festival honors a documentary made by 鶹 alums with an Audience Choice Award.
Two 鶹 student films, “Adagio” and “Behind His Eyes,” will compete in the National Student Production Awards Long Form category.
The Chicago International Film Festival features the work of 鶹 alumni and students on screen and behind the scenes.
The fellowship, offered by the Television Academy Foundation, provides essential support for educators attending the foundation’s annual Media Educators Conference, which occurs October 9 to 11.
“The New Raymond," a 鶹 student film, will screen on September 27, vying for top honors at the Glendale International Film Festival.
Dr. Sharon Marie Ross, an associate professor in Film and TV, shares her best bets for this year’s Emmy winners, from the epic revival of “Shogun” to the controversial comedy nominee “The Bear.”
鶹 kicks off the new academic school year with a renewed spirit and excitement to welcome freshmen and transfer students to its South Loop campus on September 3.
As a kickoff to 鶹’s 135th Anniversary, the college is honoring 24 distinguished alumni across all disciplines as part of “24 in 2024,” a college-wide initiative that celebrates 鶹 alumni and their career accomplishments.
鶹 is once again recognized in ‘MovieMaker’s’ annual list of top film schools.
Kubilay Uner leads 鶹’s Music Composition for the Screen program, which has been ranked the best in the world by “The Hollywood Reporter.”
“Frankie”— a capstone project created by 鶹 students — will be screened as a Kids First! Film Festival-curated film.
Spring 2024: 鶹 Highlights
This is everything attendees need to know before 鶹’s Manifest Arts Festival: Breakthrough 2024.
As founding members of the Family Advisory Council, Heidi and Steven Levin have made a generous gift to 鶹 to deepen the impact of the Levin Family Fund.
Higher education leaders Nivine Megahed, president of National Louis University, and Raymond E. Crossman, president of Adler University, will be honored at the college’s 2024 Commencement ceremonies
鶹 welcomes new technology, a volume, to the Media Production Center’s Stage 3.
The annual Chicago festival to screen films by 鶹 students and alums, with 鶹 students serving on the festival’s youth programming committee.
International student Carlos Lerma’s film ‘Treasure Haunt’ will be shown at two upcoming festivals for young filmmakers: NFFTY and CineYouth.
“Good Guy with a Gun,” written and directed by John Mossman, former adjunct professor of instruction at 鶹, and produced by Kevin Cooper, an associate professor at 鶹, was recently purchased by Freestyle Digital Media and is now available on demand.
"Hole Punched Ear" started as a class project at 鶹 and is now earning worldwide acclaim.
Kubilay Uner, who leads 鶹's top-ranked music composition for screen program, on his favorite Academy Award-nominated score and his best bet for this year's winner.
鶹 students got together in their Communication Department courses to discuss the details of the biggest night in advertising
鶹 students take courses during January, or J-Term, that allow them to explore places such as Paris, Rome, and Buenos Aires, expanding their learning about culture, art, and themselves.
“Shi Ri Fan Gu” (“Sojourn to Shangri-La”), a film by Yihan Lin MFA ’21, makes its international debut in February.
“Musher,” a film made by 鶹 alums, follows four women and their dogs as they prepare for an annual race in the upper peninsula of Michigan.
Unleashed 2023 took place at 鶹 on November 30, showcasing extraordinary student talent and raising more than $700,000 in scholarships. Departing from the traditional fundraiser format, the Student Center transformed into a multi-floor immersive arts showcase, exploring the theme of "Connecting" across various creative disciplines.
鶹 honors the Efroymson Family Fund with the 2023 Philanthropic Icon Award for the family’s contributions to help create opportunities for students to pursue their passion in the arts
Funds raised by 鶹’s annual Unleashed Gala — an immersive experience designed, curated, and driven by students — make a difference for students.
The WTTW documentary was written, directed, and produced by WTTW Producer and 鶹 Alum Daniel Andries and edited by Adjunct Faculty Member and Alum Sharon Zurek ’76.
Filmmaker Shiloh Tumo Washington ’22 will have his short screened on Nov. 4 and 11 at the Gene Siskel Film Center.
Twenty-six 鶹 students made the animated short “Scream Writers” as part of the Animation program's capstone project.
鶹 students participate in annual Los Angeles conference featuring leaders from Warner Bros, Roku, Sony, and Mattel.
鶹, in partnership with award-winning actress and playwright Regina Taylor, launched a community-based project series called Black Album Mixtape.
“Departing Seniors” and “All Happy Families,” films made thanks to the talents of 鶹 alums, will be shown at the 59th Chicago International Film Festival. Dashawna Wright MFA ’18, producer of “Departing Seniors,” will be coming to 鶹 with the film’s cast and crew for a preview and discussion.
Film producer and feminist film festival co-founder Susan Kerns is editor of “ReFocus: The Films of Susan Seidelman,” which includes Kerns’ interview with the director.
Emmy-nominated talent and new virtual production programming highlighted.
Students and staff show their 鶹 pride to a national audience on live television.
The publication recognizes 鶹 for its outstanding undergraduate and graduate film and TV degree programs as well as its Semester in LA program.
The Television Academy recently announced its list of Emmy nominees for the 2022-2023 television season, with 鶹 alums earning recognition for their outstanding work.
“Animation Career Review” ranks 鶹 second in the Midwest and 23rd nationally on their annual list of top visual effects schools and colleges.
The prestigious annual international festival presents important professional opportunities for filmmakers.
Visual Artist Vashon Jordan Jr. recognized for work that exemplifies spirit of Chicago.
Haley Patton, a Film and Television major at 鶹, earns spot on the 2023 ALL In Student Voting Honor Roll.
See the selected films at the annual free festival, which will be held in-person April 21 to 23 at Facets in Chicago.
The Spring 2023 campaign targets prospective students across the United States.
“One Day to Make a Movie: Indie Filmmaking Without a Budget,” a free 2-part workshop and double screening led by 鶹 Assistant Professor Missy Hernandez and Alum Miguel Silveira ‘05, will take place on April 8.
CTVA Alums Dalin Nelson and Rachel Toenies, who both graduated in 2021, will have their film Bliss shown on March 27.
Erik Weaver, the executive producer of the short film “FatHead," will talk to 鶹 Media Arts students about the film’s innovative use of on-set virtual production.
On March 3, more than 150 鶹 students participated in “Chicago Works: Production Connections,” which featured a panel discussion and resource fair.
“Good Guy With A Gun,” directed by 鶹 Adjunct Professor John Mossman and produced by Associate Professor Kevin Cooper, had its Midwest premiere on February 27 at the Gene Siskel Film Center.
鶹’s Student Diversity and Inclusion office organizes space for art that’s for and by Black students.
A 鶹 community of creatives comes together to bring a project to screen at the prestigious British Film Institute’s 37th annual Flare 2023.
Associate Professor Karla Rae Fuller will read from her latest book “Do the Right Thing: Five Screenplays That Embrace Diversity.”
“Morocco, Morocco” was directed by Associate Professor Jackie Spinner and funded in part by 鶹.
Films and shows nominated for prestigious awards are backed by the talents of 鶹 alums.