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