December 11, 2025
‘Elio’ is directed by CalArtians Madeline Sharafian (Film/Video BFA 15), Adrian Molina (Film/Video BFA 07), and Domee Shi.
His debut short film, created in collaboration with Justin Hogan, screens at the Santa Clarita International Film Festival this weekend.
December 11, 2025
‘Elio’ is directed by CalArtians Madeline Sharafian (Film/Video BFA 15), Adrian Molina (Film/Video BFA 07), and Domee Shi.
December 5, 2025
The conference takes place on Saturday, Dec. 6 at The Reef in downtown Los Angeles.
Q&A with Justin Henriksen on Leaving Investment Banking and Finding his Voice at CalArts
His debut short film, created in collaboration with Justin Hogan, screens at the Santa Clarita International Film Festival this weekend.
CalArtian-Directed ‘Elio’ Nominated for 2026 Golden Globe Award
‘Elio’ is directed by CalArtians Madeline Sharafian (Film/Video BFA 15), Adrian Molina (Film/Video BFA 07), and Domee Shi.
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Catch ‘Playing the Protagonist’ at Los Angeles International Film Festival
The film is inspired by Justin Henriksen’s real-life decision to leave a lucrative investment banking job to pursue acting.
Catch ‘Playing the Protagonist’ at Los Angeles International Film Festival
The film is inspired by Justin Henriksen’s real-life decision to leave a lucrative investment banking job to pursue acting.
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Richard Linklater visits for a Q&A in The Bijou with Film/Video students about his latest film, ‘Nouvelle Vague.’ Photo by Rafael Hernandez.