Upcoming Events at Columbia College Chicago
Apr 09, 2024A summary of upcoming public events at Columbia College Chicago.
Cinema and Television Arts Stories
Columbia College Chicago Student Film Garners Awards Worldwide
Mar 25, 2024"Hole Punched Ear" started as a class project at Columbia College Chicago and is now earning worldwide acclaim.
Advertising Students Discuss the Best Super Bowl Ads of 2024
Feb 13, 2024Columbia College Chicago students got together in their Communication Department courses to discuss the details of the biggest night in advertising
When the World Is Your Classroom, You Make Amazing Discoveries
Jan 30, 2024Columbia College Chicago 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.
Alum Filmmaker's Short Selected for Inclusion at Berlin Film Festival
Jan 23, 2024“Shi Ri Fan Gu” (“Sojourn to Shangri-La”), a film by Yihan Lin MFA ’21, makes its international debut in February.
Alum-Made Documentary About Mushers and Their Sled Dogs Now Streaming on PBS, Amazon Prime, and Apple TV+
Jan 12, 2024“Musher,” a film made by Columbia College Chicago alums, follows four women and their dogs as they prepare for an annual race in the upper peninsula of Michigan.
What to Watch and Where to Wander This Winter: Columbia Edition
Dec 18, 2023Columbia College Chicago and its creative community of alums, faculty, and students offer plenty of opportunities to keep you entertained this holiday season and beyond.
Student Work Takes Center Stage at Unleashed 2023
Dec 11, 2023Unleashed 2023 took place at Columbia College Chicago 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.
Columbia Raises $700K+ for Student Scholarships
Dec 03, 2023Columbia College Chicago honors the Efroymson Family Fund with the 2023 Philanthropic Icon Award for the family’s contributions to help create opportunities for students to pursue their passion in the arts
Persistence Scholarships Support Student Success
Nov 20, 2023Funds raised by Columbia’s annual Unleashed Gala — an immersive experience designed, curated, and driven by students — make a difference for students.
Columbia Alum and AIDS Activist Danny Sotomayor '80 Subject of New PBS Documentary
Nov 02, 2023The 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 ’76.
Student Short Part of 29th Black Harvest Film Festival
Nov 01, 2023Filmmaker Shiloh Tumo Washington ’22 will have his short screened on Nov. 4 and 11 at the Gene Siskel Film Center.
Stand Up, Speak Out with Actress and Playwright Regina Taylor
Oct 05, 2023Columbia College Chicago, in partnership with award-winning actress and playwright Regina Taylor, launched a community-based project series called Black Album Mixtape.
Chicago International Film Festival to Feature Work by Columbia Alums
Oct 03, 2023“Departing Seniors” and “All Happy Families,” films made thanks to the talents of Columbia alums, will be shown at the 59th Chicago International Film Festival. Dashawna Wright MFA ’18, producer of “Departing Seniors,” will be coming to Columbia with the film’s cast and crew for a preview and discussion.
Columbia Associate Provost Editor of New Book on 'Desperately Seeking Susan' Director Susan Seidelman
Sep 26, 2023Film producer and feminist film festival co-founder Susan Kerns is editor of “ReFocus: The Films of Susan Seidelman,” which includes Kerns’ interview with the director.
The Hollywood Reporter Ranks Columbia 12th Best Film School in US
Aug 15, 2023Emmy-nominated talent and new virtual production programming highlighted.
Columbia Makes 'MovieMaker's' 2023 List of 25 Best Film Schools
Jul 31, 2023The publication recognizes Columbia for its outstanding undergraduate and graduate film and TV degree programs as well as its Semester in LA program.
Columbia Alums Among the 2023 Emmy Nominees
Jul 17, 2023The Television Academy recently announced its list of Emmy nominees for the 2022-2023 television season, with Columbia alums earning recognition for their outstanding work.
Columbia College Chicago Named One of the Top Visual Effects Schools in the Midwest
May 22, 2023“Animation Career Review” ranks Columbia second in the Midwest and 23rd nationally on their annual list of top visual effects schools and colleges.
Columbia Alums Have Films Showcased During Cannes Film Festival
May 11, 2023The prestigious annual international festival presents important professional opportunities for filmmakers.
Choose Chicago Names Alum Vashon Jordan Jr. '21 Artist of the Year
Apr 27, 2023Visual Artist Vashon Jordan Jr. recognized for work that exemplifies spirit of Chicago.
Columbia Student Recognized for Her Work Getting Out the Vote on Campus and Beyond
Apr 26, 2023Haley Patton, a Film and Television major at Columbia College Chicago, earns spot on the 2023 ALL In Student Voting Honor Roll.
CineYouth Festival Features Three Columbia Student Films
Apr 14, 2023See the selected films at the annual free festival, which will be held in-person April 21 to 23 at Facets in Chicago.
Brower Brothers Make the Leap With Semester in LA
Apr 03, 2023Columbia College Chicago seniors, twins Wyatt and Wrett Brower’s leaps of faith have brought them across coasts and closer to their dream careers.
Columbia College Chicago Alum and Assistant Professor to Lead Film Workshop at the Chicago Cultural Center
Mar 28, 2023“One Day to Make a Movie: Indie Filmmaking Without a Budget,” a free 2-part workshop and double screening led by Columbia Assistant Professor Missy Hernandez and Alum Miguel Silveira ‘05, will take place on April 8.
Midwest Film Festival’s Emerging Filmmaker Night to Screen Columbia Alums’ Film
Mar 21, 2023CTVA Alums Dalin Nelson and Rachel Toenies, who both graduated in 2021, will have their film Bliss shown on March 27.
Columbia College Chicago Welcomes Executive Producer of Innovative Short Film
Mar 14, 2023Erik Weaver, the executive producer of the short film “FatHead," will talk to Columbia College Chicago Media Arts students about the film’s innovative use of on-set virtual production.
Career Center and CTVA Connect Students With Chicago Film and TV Industry Resources
Mar 07, 2023On March 3, more than 150 Columbia students participated in “Chicago Works: Production Connections,” which featured a panel discussion and resource fair.
New Faculty Member Brings Expertise in Virtual Production to Columbia
Mar 06, 2023Associate Professor James Brust joins Columbia to equip students with in-demand skills in virtual production and emerging technologies.
Columbia Faculty Members’ Film Sells Out at Midwest Film Festival
Feb 28, 2023“Good Guy With A Gun,” directed by Columbia College Chicago Adjunct Professor John Mossman and produced by Associate Professor Kevin Cooper, had its Midwest premiere on February 27 at the Gene Siskel Film Center.
Black Souls Welcome Installation Celebrates Black Identity
Feb 27, 2023Columbia College Chicago’s Student Diversity and Inclusion office organizes space for art that’s for and by Black students.
Columbia Filmmaking Team Premieres 'American Parent' in London
Feb 21, 2023A Columbia community of creatives comes together to bring a project to screen at the prestigious British Film Institute’s 37th annual Flare 2023.
CTVA Associate Professor to Discuss Her New Book on Diverse Screenwriting at the Chicago Cultural Center
Feb 13, 2023Associate Professor Karla Rae Fuller will read from her latest book “Do the Right Thing: Five Screenplays That Embrace Diversity.”
Cinema and Television Arts Students Forge Friendships While Creating Films
Feb 13, 2023Georgia Lee, Liberty Thomas, and Marissa Traver set their sights on careers in film and television production and find friendships along the way.
Columbia Journalism Professor to Discuss Documentary with Pulitzer Prize Winner in D.C.
Feb 06, 2023“Morocco, Morocco” was directed by Associate Professor Jackie Spinner and funded in part by Columbia College Chicago.
Award Season Shines Light on Talents of Columbia Alums
Feb 06, 2023Films and shows nominated for prestigious awards are backed by the talents of Columbia alums.
Make Columbia Part of Your Holiday Season: Watch Alum Movies and Shows
Dec 19, 2022Check out our list of 2022 Columbia-alum streaming projects
Screenplay by Alum Michael Burgner MFA '14 Makes 2022 Black List
Dec 16, 2022Black List films have earned 54 Academy Awards since 2005, including four of the last 12 Best Picture Oscars.
Newcity's Film 50 2022 Celebrates Members of Columbia's Community
Dec 12, 2022Associate Provost and Associate Professor Susan Kerns as well as numerous alums and former students named on Newcity’s listing of Chicago’s top film professionals.
Columbia Presents Written Image Awards to Student and Alum Screenwriters
Dec 06, 2022On Nov. 28, Columbia College Chicago hosted its annual event to honor Cinema and Television Arts students and alums.
Student Short Screened and Named Finalist at 2022 China Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival
Nov 23, 2022Columbia College Chicago students Chengyu Lu and Yixi Luo (Micro) screen their film “Far Above the Starry Sky” at annual festival in Xiamen.
Alum Cara Lawson's Whirlwind Year Results in Film Screening at Tribeca Festival and Enormous Gratitude
Nov 14, 2022Selected for Rising Voices — which promotes stories by BIPOC filmmakers — Alum Cara Lawson '14 seizes unique storytelling opportunity and sees the helpful side of the film industry.
Columbia Faculty and Students Participate in Moroccan Film Festival
Nov 11, 2022CTVA Professor Mehrnaz Saeed-Vafa was a judge at the International Film School Festival of Tétouan in Morocco, which featured films from Columbia students.
Columbia Film Student Lands Prestigious Internship
Nov 08, 2022Ben Dawson, a junior at Columbia studying film and cinematography, is one of 12 students selected for the Television Academy Foundation Internship Program.
Chicago International Children's Film Festival to Screen Film by Columbia Faculty Member and Alum
Oct 28, 2022Columbia Assistant Professor Missy Hernandez and Alum Miguel Silveira ‘05 wrote and produced the documentary ‘The Last Election and Other Love Stories,’ which was directed by Silveira.
Columbia Faculty Member Films Featured in Multiple Film Festivals
Oct 25, 2022CTVA Professor David Tarleton served as producer, director, director of photography, and editor on the films “Gray Area,” “Identity,” and “Karen.”
Columbia Fashion Studies Students Compete in O’Hare Fashion Packed Challenge While CTVA Students Document the Action
Oct 24, 2022Five Fashion Studies students are participating in the Fourth Annual O'Hare Fashion Packed Challenge, which has all been caught on camera by CTVA documentary students hired by the Chicago Department of Aviation.
National Transfer Student Week
Oct 17, 2022In honor of National Transfer Student Week, we interviewed five Columbia students about their transfer experience.
Film Project of Assistant Professor and Alum Selected for Chicago International Film Festival’s CIX: Lab
Oct 03, 2022After receiving close advising and preparation from mentors throughout the coming year, the film will be unveiled at The Pitch at Industry Days at the 2023 Chicago International Film Festival.
Just Say 'Yes'
Oct 03, 2022Alum Luke Miller ’05, director of photography for "Grace and Frankie," works his way through and up LA’s film and television industry.
Columbia Alums' Student Films Featured at Chicago Horror Film Festival
Sep 20, 2022Get your Halloween season off to a spooky cinematic start and check out Columbia-made films on September 24 and 25.
Stunned or Just Really Happy? Alum Christian Sprenger '07 Wins Emmy, Other Columbia Alums Earn Nominations
Sep 13, 2022Congratulations to alum Christian Sprenger ’07 for his second Emmy win and to all the Columbia alums nominated for Emmys this year.
Hollywood Reporter Lists Columbia Among Top U.S. Film Schools
Aug 05, 2022Columbia College Chicago ranks #12 on the publication's annual list.
Columbia College Chicago Named to MovieMaker Magazine's List of the 40 Best Film Schools of 2022
Jul 28, 2022The publication recognizes Columbia for its outstanding directing training, massive alumni base, and unique Semester in LA program.
A Columbia Student Film Makes the 2022 Yugo BAFTA Student Awards Shortlist
May 26, 2022Columbia College Chicago student Tridev (Tejo)'s film was among the 82 projects shortlisted for the British Academy of Film and Television Arts' 2022 Yugo Student Awards.
‘Variety’ Names Columbia College Chicago Among Top 30 Film Schools in North America
Apr 29, 2022In its annual list of premier film schools, Variety recognizes Columbia for its digital cinematography capabilities, internship programs, multidisciplinary Semester in LA program, and location in one of the country’s largest media markets.
Columbia’s DocYourWorld Festival Hosts Events in April and May
Apr 26, 2022DocYourWorld, an annual student-run documentary festival at Columbia College Chicago, covers nonfiction stories across different mediums. The theme for 2022 is “Overcoming Obstacles.”
Columbia Associate Professor Discusses Intimacy Coordination at Milwaukee Film Festival
Apr 25, 2022Susan Kerns, an associate professor in Cinema and Television Arts, joins ARRAY Crew’s Meredith Shea in a discussion about Safe Sets on May 1.
CineYouth Festival Screenings and Events at Facets April 22 to 24
Apr 22, 2022Part of the Chicago International Film Festival, CineYouth will feature work by Columbia College Chicago students and alums.
Spring Splash Celebrates Student Work and Expertise of Columbia Alums
Apr 18, 2022Columbia College Chicago’s Spring Splash student showcase and panel discussions offered valuable experiences for students and provided an opportunity for alums to share industry insights.
Columbia’s Semester in LA Program Moves to 'I Love Lucy’s' Former Home
Apr 15, 2022Semester in LA students now attend classes and meet industry experts at Sunset Las Palmas Studios in the heart of Hollywood.
Carlo Treviso BA ’05 Publishes Historical Thriller "Siciliana"
Apr 11, 2022Inspired by a dramatic 13th century uprising, Treviso uses the craft of storytelling to transform perceptions of Sicily and Sicilian culture.
Spring Splash Highlights Student Screenwriters and Creators Connects Students with CTVA Alums
Mar 24, 2022The Cinema and Television Arts Department, in collaboration with Alumni Relations, will host events—including virtual industry panels with CTVA alums—on April 8 and 9 to celebrate promising student screenplays, shorts, and series.
Toy Monique Hawkins MFA ’17 Shares Her Journey With CTVA Students
Mar 14, 2022Hawkins, Vice President of Development and Scripted Programming for BET Networks and BET Studios, recently visited campus to talk with students about her career in film and what she's been up to since her time at Columbia.
Columbia Alums Among NAACP Image Award Winners and Nominees
Mar 01, 2022Columbia alums were honored for their work during the 53rd annual NAACP Image Awards.
CTVA Alumni to Have Film Shown at NYC Indie Theatre Film Festival
Jan 24, 2022"One Woman Hamlet", co-directed by Cinema and Television Arts alums Kseni Avonavi, MFA ’19, and Ayesha Abouelazm MFA ’17, will be screened at the 2022 NYC Indie Theatre Film Festival, February 10-20, 2022.
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