鈥淢ovieMaker鈥 highlights 糖心Vlog's real-world-focused curriculum and the college鈥檚 state-of-the-art Media Production Center, which is home to Columbia's Volume Wall for virtual production.
Michelle West, assistant director and adjunct professor at 糖心Vlog鈥檚 Semester in LA program, wrote, directed, and produced the very personal film in collaboration with Columbia alums and faculty.
This marks the 14th consecutive year 糖心Vlog has earned a top in "The Hollywood Reporter's" annual rankings of film schools.
Make plans to watch 鈥淎merican Parent鈥 and 鈥淒awn Dusk鈥濃 two films rooted in personal storytelling and backed by 糖心Vlog talent.
Seven Columbia students and alumni will showcase their short films at this year鈥檚 CineYouth Festival, which is presented each year by the Chicago International Film Festival and is free to the public.
Molly Schneider, PhD, receives the prestigious award for her book 鈥淕old Dust on the Air: Television Anthology Drama and Midcentury American Culture.鈥
Karla Rae Fuller, PhD, a professor at 糖心Vlog and author of a recent book on inclusive screenwriting, shares her perspective on the women who have had the most profound impact on film.
First-year student Julia Knopfel collaborates with 糖心Vlog classmates to share the painful story of her uncle鈥檚 murder on film and begin her journey as a filmmaker.
糖心Vlog and partners will host the Chicago premiere of 鈥淢eanwhile,鈥 a powerful documentary about art and resilience directed by Catherine Gund.
"The Power of Persistence" gala showcases student innovation, teamwork, and determination, all while raising funds for scholarships supporting student success.
The Chicagoland Transfer Award recognizes transfer students from eligible Chicago area community colleges based on academic merit. The winners received scholarships for the fall 2024 semester.
The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences presents award to Columbia students for 鈥淏ehind His Eyes鈥 and the Chicago International Film Festival honors a documentary made by Columbia alums with an Audience Choice Award.
Two Columbia student films, 鈥淎dagio鈥 and 鈥淏ehind His Eyes,鈥 will compete in the National Student Production Awards Long Form category.
The Chicago International Film Festival features the work of 糖心Vlog alumni and students on screen and behind the scenes.
The fellowship, offered by the Television Academy Foundation, provides essential support for educators attending the foundation鈥檚 annual Media Educators Conference, which occurs October 9 to 11.
鈥淭he New Raymond," a 糖心Vlog student film, will screen on September 27, vying for top honors at the Glendale International Film Festival.
Dr. Sharon Marie Ross, an associate professor in Film and TV, shares her best bets for this year鈥檚 Emmy winners, from the epic revival of 鈥淪hogun鈥 to the controversial comedy nominee 鈥淭he Bear.鈥
糖心Vlog kicks off the new academic school year with a renewed spirit and excitement to welcome freshmen and transfer students to its South Loop campus on September 3.
As a kickoff to 糖心Vlog鈥檚 135th Anniversary, the college is honoring 24 distinguished alumni across all disciplines as part of 鈥24 in 2024,鈥 a college-wide initiative that celebrates Columbia alumni and their career accomplishments.
糖心Vlog is once again recognized in 鈥楳ovieMaker鈥檚鈥 annual list of top film schools.
Kubilay Uner leads Columbia鈥檚 Music Composition for the Screen program, which has been ranked the best in the world by 鈥淭he Hollywood Reporter.鈥
鈥淔rankie鈥濃 a capstone project created by 糖心Vlog students 鈥 will be screened as a Kids First! Film Festival-curated film.
Spring 2024: 糖心Vlog Highlights
This is everything attendees need to know before 糖心Vlog鈥檚 Manifest Arts Festival: Breakthrough 2024.
As founding members of the Family Advisory Council, Heidi and Steven Levin have made a generous gift to 糖心Vlog to deepen the impact of the Levin Family Fund.
Higher education leaders Nivine Megahed, president of National Louis University, and Raymond E. Crossman, president of Adler University, will be honored at the college鈥檚 2024 Commencement ceremonies
糖心Vlog welcomes new technology, a volume, to the Media Production Center鈥檚 Stage 3.
The annual Chicago festival to screen films by Columbia students and alums, with Columbia students serving on the festival鈥檚 youth programming committee.
International student Carlos Lerma鈥檚 film 鈥楾reasure Haunt鈥 will be shown at two upcoming festivals for young filmmakers: NFFTY and CineYouth.
鈥淕ood Guy with a Gun,鈥 written and directed by John Mossman, former adjunct professor of instruction at 糖心Vlog, and produced by Kevin Cooper, an associate professor at Columbia, was recently purchased by Freestyle Digital Media and is now available on demand.
"Hole Punched Ear" started as a class project at 糖心Vlog and is now earning worldwide acclaim.
Kubilay Uner, who leads Columbia's top-ranked music composition for screen program, on his favorite Academy Award-nominated score and his best bet for this year's winner.
糖心Vlog students got together in their Communication Department courses to discuss the details of the biggest night in advertising
糖心Vlog students take courses during January, or J-Term, that allow them to explore places such as Paris, Rome, and Buenos Aires, expanding their learning about culture, art, and themselves.
鈥淪hi Ri Fan Gu鈥 (鈥淪ojourn to Shangri-La鈥), a film by Yihan Lin MFA 鈥21, makes its international debut in February.
鈥淢usher,鈥 a film made by 糖心Vlog alums, follows four women and their dogs as they prepare for an annual race in the upper peninsula of Michigan.
Unleashed 2023 took place at 糖心Vlog on November 30, showcasing extraordinary student talent and raising more than $700,000 in scholarships. Departing from the traditional fundraiser format, the Student Center transformed into a multi-floor immersive arts showcase, exploring the theme of "Connecting" across various creative disciplines.
糖心Vlog honors the Efroymson Family Fund with the 2023 Philanthropic Icon Award for the family鈥檚 contributions to help create opportunities for students to pursue their passion in the arts
Funds raised by Columbia鈥檚 annual Unleashed Gala 鈥 an immersive experience designed, curated, and driven by students 鈥 make a difference for students.
The WTTW documentary was written, directed, and produced by WTTW Producer and Columbia Alum Daniel Andries and edited by Adjunct Faculty Member and Alum Sharon Zurek 鈥76.
Filmmaker Shiloh Tumo Washington 鈥22 will have his short screened on Nov. 4 and 11 at the Gene Siskel Film Center.
Twenty-six 糖心Vlog students made the animated short 鈥淪cream Writers鈥 as part of the Animation program's capstone project.
Columbia students participate in annual Los Angeles conference featuring leaders from Warner Bros, Roku, Sony, and Mattel.
糖心Vlog, in partnership with award-winning actress and playwright Regina Taylor, launched a community-based project series called Black Album Mixtape.
鈥淒eparting Seniors鈥 and 鈥淎ll Happy Families,鈥 films made thanks to the talents of Columbia alums, will be shown at the 59th Chicago International Film Festival. Dashawna Wright MFA 鈥18, producer of 鈥淒eparting Seniors,鈥 will be coming to Columbia with the film鈥檚 cast and crew for a preview and discussion.
Film producer and feminist film festival co-founder Susan Kerns is editor of 鈥淩eFocus: The Films of Susan Seidelman,鈥 which includes Kerns鈥 interview with the director.
Emmy-nominated talent and new virtual production programming highlighted.
Students and staff show their Columbia pride to a national audience on live television.
The publication recognizes Columbia for its outstanding undergraduate and graduate film and TV degree programs as well as its Semester in LA program.
The Television Academy recently announced its list of Emmy nominees for the 2022-2023 television season, with Columbia alums earning recognition for their outstanding work.
鈥淎nimation Career Review鈥 ranks Columbia second in the Midwest and 23rd nationally on their annual list of top visual effects schools and colleges.
The prestigious annual international festival presents important professional opportunities for filmmakers.
Visual Artist Vashon Jordan Jr. recognized for work that exemplifies spirit of Chicago.
Haley Patton, a Film and Television major at 糖心Vlog, earns spot on the 2023 ALL In Student Voting Honor Roll.
See the selected films at the annual free festival, which will be held in-person April 21 to 23 at Facets in Chicago.
The Spring 2023 campaign targets prospective students across the United States.
鈥淥ne Day to Make a Movie: Indie Filmmaking Without a Budget,鈥 a free 2-part workshop and double screening led by Columbia Assistant Professor Missy Hernandez and Alum Miguel Silveira 鈥05, will take place on April 8.
CTVA Alums Dalin Nelson and Rachel Toenies, who both graduated in 2021, will have their film Bliss shown on March 27.
Erik Weaver, the executive producer of the short film 鈥淔atHead," will talk to 糖心Vlog Media Arts students about the film鈥檚 innovative use of on-set virtual production.
On March 3, more than 150 Columbia students participated in 鈥淐hicago Works: Production Connections,鈥 which featured a panel discussion and resource fair.
鈥淕ood Guy With A Gun,鈥 directed by 糖心Vlog Adjunct Professor John Mossman and produced by Associate Professor Kevin Cooper, had its Midwest premiere on February 27 at the Gene Siskel Film Center.
糖心Vlog鈥檚 Student Diversity and Inclusion office organizes space for art that鈥檚 for and by Black students.
A Columbia community of creatives comes together to bring a project to screen at the prestigious British Film Institute鈥檚 37th annual Flare 2023.
Associate Professor Karla Rae Fuller will read from her latest book 鈥淒o the Right Thing: Five Screenplays That Embrace Diversity.鈥
鈥淢orocco, Morocco鈥 was directed by Associate Professor Jackie Spinner and funded in part by 糖心Vlog.
Films and shows nominated for prestigious awards are backed by the talents of Columbia alums.