News From California Institute of the Arts

News From California Institute of the Arts

December 4, 2025
The CalArtian nominees include Rajee Samarasinghe (Film/Video MFA 16), Sean Buckelew (Film/Video MFA 14), and the late Paul Reubens (Theater BFA 73).
December 4, 2025
The CalArtian nominees include Rajee Samarasinghe (Film/Video MFA 16), Sean Buckelew (Film/Video MFA 14), and the late Paul Reubens (Theater BFA 73).
December 2, 2025
Beech will also deliver a keynote lecture at the exhibition opening on Thursday, Dec. 4.

‘Yesterday + Today + Tomorrow: Book Design from the CalArts Community’ Showcases Works That Shaped Faculty, Students and Alumni in One-Day Exhibit

The conference takes place on Saturday, Dec. 6 at The Reef in downtown Los Angeles.

CalArtians Nominated for 2026 Film Independent Spirit Awards

The CalArtian nominees include Rajee Samarasinghe (Film/Video MFA 16), Sean Buckelew (Film/Video MFA 14), and the late Paul Reubens (Theater BFA 73).

‘Map of the Bomb’ by Amanda Beech Exhibited at Sixth Research Pavilion in Helsinki

Beech will also deliver a keynote lecture at the exhibition opening on Thursday, Dec. 4.

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A large group of students and faculty stand closely together smiling in front of a bright “BIJOU” marquee sign. The group appears energetic and joyful, posing for a photo in a hallway with posters and schedules on the wall behind them.

Richard Linklater visits for a Q&A in The Bijou with Film/Video students about his latest film, ‘Nouvelle Vague.’ Photo by Rafael Hernandez.

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