In Memoriam: Hartmut Bitomsky (1942-2025)
October 3, 2025
CalArts School of Film/Video remembers former Film/Video Dean Hartmut Bitomsky, a deeply dedicated filmmaker, writer, and critic who passed away in
Month: December 2023
Leonardo Pirondi Named One of Filmmaker’s ‘25 New Faces of Independent Film’
October 3, 2025
In its fall issue, Filmmaker Magazine unveiled its annual list of “25 New Faces of Independent Film,” a spotlight on
Lee Anne Schmitt Wins Cinematic Vision Award at Camden International Film Festival
October 1, 2025
The Camden International Film Festival (CIFF) in Maine celebrated its 21st edition earlier this month in September with a slate
CalArtians in ‘Prompt & Circumstance’ at Good Mother Gallery
September 30, 2025
Good Mother Gallery presents the third annual edition of The MFAs of LA, a group exhibition showcasing the work of
Blue Echo, a CalArts-World Resources Institute Collaboration, Opens Sept. 27
September 26, 2025
A new exhibition created in partnership with the global research organization, World Resources Institute (WRI), and artists from CalArts opens
Mary Corse to Be Honored at LACMA’s 14th Art+Film Gala
September 24, 2025
This November, pioneering artist and Chouinard Art Institute alum Mary Corse (Chouinard 68) will be honored at the Los Angeles
The Nightmare Before Christmas Joins National Film Registry
December 19, 2023
In a celebration of cinematic history, Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden recently announced the addition of 25 influential films to the 2023 Library of Congress
Luciana Souza Talks New Album with DownBeat Magazine
December 18, 2023
Last month, acclaimed jazz singer and faculty of The Herb Alpert School of Music at CalArts Luciana Souza graced the cover of “The Latin Issue”
Mariah Garnett Receives COLA’s Independent Master Artist Project Grant
December 15, 2023
In November, the city of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs announced the grant recipients of the 2023/24 City of Los Angeles Independent Master Artist
Sundance Festival Announces 2024 Short Film Program
December 14, 2023
Update: On Jan. 23, the Sundance Film Festival announced that the Short Film Jury Award in Animation was awarded to CalArts alum Phoebe Jane Hart
REDCAT Announces Winter/Spring 2024 Season
December 13, 2023
This week, REDCAT announced its upcoming Winter/Spring 2024 season, showcasing a dynamic lineup of multidisciplinary artists who are pushing the boundaries across various media. REDCAT’s
CalArtians Nominated for Children’s and Family Emmy Awards
December 12, 2023
Last month, the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) announced the nominees for its second annual Children’s and Family Emmy Awards, with CalArtians
Sundance 2024 Announces Feature Film Program
December 11, 2023
Last week, the Sundance Institute announced the 91 projects selected for the feature films, episodic, and new frontier programs for the 40th edition of its
CalArtians Featured in the ‘Best Art of 2023’ by The New York Times
December 8, 2023
To mark the year’s end, art critics from The New York Times curated a list of the city’s most captivating and thrilling exhibitions of 2023.
J.Lyn Co-Writes Taboo Zero’s Solo Debut Who Am I
December 7, 2023
“Can’t divide the dark from the light, I am stuck between—where do I begin?” Dark pop artist Taboo Zero embarks on a surreal search for
CalArts Alum Mara Herbkersman’s Queer Bar Recognized by The New York Times
December 5, 2023
In November, The Ruby Fruit, a wine bar co-founded by CalArts alum Mara Herbkersman (Theater BFA 08) and Emily Bielagus, received recognition from The New
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