News From California Institute of the Arts

News From California Institute of the Arts

March 10, 2026
Pixar’s new animated feature ‘Hoppers,’ directed by CalArts alum Daniel Chong (Film/Video 04), topped the box office this past weekend, earning an estimated $46 million domestically and $88 million worldwide in its debut.
Artists, galleries, and art enthusiasts descended upon Los Angeles last month for more than a week of talks, gallery visits, receptions, dinners, and art fairs.
March 10, 2026
Pixar’s new animated feature ‘Hoppers,’ directed by CalArts alum Daniel Chong (Film/Video 04), topped the box office this past weekend, earning an estimated $46 million domestically and $88 million worldwide in its debut.
March 9, 2026
The actors are being honored for their supporting performances with the Independent Shakespeare Company in Los Angeles.

CalArts Well-Represented During Frieze LA Art Week 

Artists, galleries, and art enthusiasts descended upon Los Angeles last month for more than a week of talks, gallery visits, receptions, dinners, and art fairs.

Pixar’s ‘Hoppers,’ Directed by CalArts Alum Daniel Chong, Debuts at No. 1 at the Box Office

Pixar’s new animated feature ‘Hoppers,’ directed by CalArts alum Daniel Chong (Film/Video 04), topped the box office this past weekend, earning an estimated $46 million domestically and $88 million worldwide in its debut.

CalArtians Brent Charles and Kalean Ung Named Stage Raw Theater Awards Recipients

The actors are being honored for their supporting performances with the Independent Shakespeare Company in Los Angeles.

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Mariia Lapidus Wins IFFR Tiger Short Award for ‘The Second Skin’

Lapidus, an MFA 2 student in CalArts’ Program in Film and Video, researched, wrote, directed, and edited the film. 

Mariia Lapidus Wins IFFR Tiger Short Award for ‘The Second Skin’

Lapidus, an MFA 2 student in CalArts’ Program in Film and Video, researched, wrote, directed, and edited the film. 

Rajee Samarasinghe’s ‘Your Touch Makes Others Invisible’ Wins Truer Than Fiction Independent Spirit Award

Samarasinghe’s film is a combination of documentary and fiction.

Rajee Samarasinghe’s ‘Your Touch Makes Others Invisible’ Wins Truer Than Fiction Independent Spirit Award

Samarasinghe’s film is a combination of documentary and fiction.

CalArts Alumni and Faculty Recognized with 2026 Creative Capital and State of the Art Awards

Five CalArtians have been recognized by the nonprofit organization dedicated to championing artistic freedom of expression.

CalArts Alumni and Faculty Recognized with 2026 Creative Capital and State of the Art Awards

Five CalArtians have been recognized by the nonprofit organization dedicated to championing artistic freedom of expression.

CalArtian-Directed ‘Elio’ Earns Oscar Nomination

The film is directed by CalArtians Madeline Sharafian (Film/Video BFA 15) and Adrian Molina (Film/Video BFA 07), along with Domee Shi.

CalArtian-Directed ‘Elio’ Earns Oscar Nomination

The film is directed by CalArtians Madeline Sharafian (Film/Video BFA 15) and Adrian Molina (Film/Video BFA 07), along with Domee Shi.

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An outdoor performance shows several people arranged around a patch of soil on a grassy lawn, with some standing, one seated on the ground, and two jumping in midair near tiered concrete seating.

We are going to destroy what we have by Gema Galiana

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