News From California Institute of the Arts

News From California Institute of the Arts

February 27, 2026
Watch films by CalArtians at the 25th anniversary edition of the Museum of Modern Art’s annual festival celebrating trailblazing new documentary cinema.
February 27, 2026
Watch films by CalArtians at the 25th anniversary edition of the Museum of Modern Art’s annual festival celebrating trailblazing new documentary cinema.
February 25, 2026
The films are available to watch virtually through March 6 on the Slamdance Channel.

Green Street Pictures’ Wins 4 Annie Awards, Chris Sanders Receives Winsor McCay Lifetime Achievement Honor at 2026 Ceremony

The 53rd annual Annie Awards ceremony was held Saturday, Feb. 21 at UCLA’s Royce Hall.

CalArts Alumni and Faculty Selected for MoMA’s Doc Fortnight 2026

Watch films by CalArtians at the 25th anniversary edition of the Museum of Modern Art’s annual festival celebrating trailblazing new documentary cinema.

CalArtians Premiere Short Films at Slamdance 2026 

The films are available to watch virtually through March 6 on the Slamdance Channel.

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CalArtian-Directed ‘Elio’ Earns Oscar Nomination

The film is directed by CalArtians Madeline Sharafian (Film/Video BFA 15) and Adrian Molina (Film/Video BFA 07), along with Domee Shi.

CalArtian-Directed ‘Elio’ Earns Oscar Nomination

The film is directed by CalArtians Madeline Sharafian (Film/Video BFA 15) and Adrian Molina (Film/Video BFA 07), along with Domee Shi.

CalArts Alum Brendan Burch on Using Animation to Reimagine Civic Engagement

The founder of Six Point Harness has created the nonprofit Now What!? which uses animation to tackle civics and political issues.

CalArts Alum Brendan Burch on Using Animation to Reimagine Civic Engagement

The founder of Six Point Harness has created the nonprofit Now What!? which uses animation to tackle civics and political issues.

Five CalArtians Among 2026 USA Fellowship Recipients

Jeanette Oi-Suk Yew, Johanna Hedva, Mercedes Dorame, Tanya Orellana, and Ty Defoe are working across theater, visual art, performance, writing, and interdisciplinary practice.

Five CalArtians Among 2026 USA Fellowship Recipients

Jeanette Oi-Suk Yew, Johanna Hedva, Mercedes Dorame, Tanya Orellana, and Ty Defoe are working across theater, visual art, performance, writing, and interdisciplinary practice.

CalArts Alum Maisa Imamović Launches Book at Los Angeles Event Jan. 16

The project began as Imamović’s Aesthetics and Politics program graduate thesis.

CalArts Alum Maisa Imamović Launches Book at Los Angeles Event Jan. 16

The project began as Imamović’s Aesthetics and Politics program graduate thesis.

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An outdoor performance shows several people arranged around a patch of soil on a grassy lawn, with some standing, one seated on the ground, and two jumping in midair near tiered concrete seating.

We are going to destroy what we have by Gema Galiana

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