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Matt Damon as Odysseus, wearing armor and standing among soldiers in a forest in The Odyssey.

CalArts Alums Bill Irwin and Jodie Landau Help Shape the Sights and Sounds of ‘The Odyssey’

July 24, 2026
Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ features the work of CalArts alums Bill Irwin (Theater 72) and Jodie Landau (Music BFA 15).
Atsuko Okatsuka crouching in a silver dress with hand on her chin against a pink backdrop.
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Alumni Interview: Comedian, Actor Atsuko Okatsuka

After her secret REDCAT show in April, 24700 had a chance to discuss Okatsuka’s CalArts homecoming, career challenges, and what she’d like to tackle next.
Matt Damon as Odysseus, wearing armor and standing among soldiers in a forest in The Odyssey.

CalArts Alums Bill Irwin and Jodie Landau Help Shape the Sights and Sounds of ‘The Odyssey’

July 24, 2026
Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ features the work of CalArts alums Bill Irwin (Theater 72) and Jodie Landau (Music BFA 15).
A diverse group of people dressed in various superhero costumes stands on steps outdoors, with modern architecture in the background.

CalArtians Participate in San Diego Comic-Con Panels This Weekend

July 22, 2026
Several CalArts alumni and a Film/Video faculty member will take part in San Diego Comic-Con, the premier event for all things comics and related popular art.
Atsuko Okatsuka crouching in a silver dress with hand on her chin against a pink backdrop.

Alumni Interview: Comedian, Actor Atsuko Okatsuka

After her secret REDCAT show in April, 24700 had a chance to discuss Okatsuka’s CalArts homecoming, career challenges, and what she’d like to tackle next.
Matt Damon as Odysseus, wearing armor and standing among soldiers in a forest in The Odyssey.

CalArts Alums Bill Irwin and Jodie Landau Help Shape the Sights and Sounds of ‘The Odyssey’

Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ features the work of CalArts alums Bill Irwin (Theater 72) and Jodie Landau (Music BFA 15).
A diverse group of people dressed in various superhero costumes stands on steps outdoors, with modern architecture in the background.

CalArtians Participate in San Diego Comic-Con Panels This Weekend

Several CalArts alumni and a Film/Video faculty member will take part in San Diego Comic-Con, the premier event for all things comics and related popular art.

Gillian Rae Perry Wins The Atlanta Opera’s 96-Hour Opera Project

July 22, 2026

CalArts Alum Jorge R. Gutiérrez Soccer-themed Show FÚTBOL! FÚTBOL!! FÚTBOL!!! Now on View

July 20, 2026

CalArts Alum Lindsey Moran Discusses Designing Hayley Kiyoko’s Feature Film ‘Girls Like Girls’

July 15, 2026

CalArts Alum Tracey Laguerre’s ‘I Love You, Jocelyn’ Featured in Cartoon Network’s ‘Cartoon Cartoons’ Program

July 13, 2026

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CalArts Alums Vincent Enrique Hernandez and Francesca Lally Awarded AAF/Seebacher Fine Arts Prizes

Earlier this year, CalArts alumni Vincent Enrique Hernandez (Art BFA 21) and Francesca Lally (Art BFA 19) were announced as recipients of the 2026 AAF/Seebacher Fine Arts Prize.
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CalArts Alums Vincent Enrique Hernandez and Francesca Lally Awarded AAF/Seebacher Fine Arts Prizes

Earlier this year, CalArts alumni Vincent Enrique Hernandez (Art BFA 21) and Francesca Lally (Art BFA 19) were announced as recipients of the 2026 AAF/Seebacher Fine Arts Prize.

CalArts Faculty Brian Evenson Writes Episode of Apple TV’s ‘Cape Fear’

Evenson’s episode, “Possum,” premieres Friday, July 3.
Promotional artwork for Apple TV's Cape Fear. Against a bright red background, large black text displays the title Cape Fear beneath the names Amy Adams and Javier Bardem. Stylized, overlapping close-up portraits of Adams and Bardem appear below the title, with the Apple TV logo in the lower-right corner.

CalArts Faculty Brian Evenson Writes Episode of Apple TV’s ‘Cape Fear’

Evenson’s episode, “Possum,” premieres Friday, July 3.

Lee Anne Schmitt Wins at Documenta Madrid Film Festival

Schmitt is a Los Angeles-based filmmaker and Program Director of CalArts Film Directing program.
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Lee Anne Schmitt Wins at Documenta Madrid Film Festival

Schmitt is a Los Angeles-based filmmaker and Program Director of CalArts Film Directing program.

Sophia Stoller’s ‘The Still Point’ Premieres at SOMArts Bay Gallery in San Francisco

Performances run July 16–19 and 24–25.
Three silhouetted performers interact with translucent blue fabric, illuminated by soft light, creating an ethereal atmosphere.

Sophia Stoller’s ‘The Still Point’ Premieres at SOMArts Bay Gallery in San Francisco

Performances run July 16–19 and 24–25.
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