February 5, 2026
Lapidus, an MFA 2 student in CalArts’ Program in Film and Video, researched, wrote, directed, and edited the film.
The Rauschenberg Residency is an invitation-only program that supports artists working across disciplines.
February 5, 2026
Lapidus, an MFA 2 student in CalArts’ Program in Film and Video, researched, wrote, directed, and edited the film.
February 2, 2026
Samarasinghe’s film is a combination of documentary and fiction.
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.
January 15, 2026
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In the 11th edition of the rankings, CalArts placed fourth overall nationally.
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In the 11th edition of the rankings, CalArts placed fourth overall nationally.
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The festival takes place Jan. 22–Feb. 1 in Park City and Salt Lake City, Utah.
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The 82nd biennial opens on March 8, 2026, at the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York.
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