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51���� Film and TV Student Secures Sony Pictures Internship

While at 51����’s Semester in LA program, Senior Alex Lu’s initiative—and a tube of glue—help him make industry connections.

51����’s Semester in LA Returns to the Fox Studio Lot for Speaker Series

Students from 51���� will engage with entertainment industry leaders on the same lot where “Avatar,” “The Sound of Music,” and other great films were made.

Student Selected for Prestigious Television Academy Foundation Internship

Jas Dunigan, a Film and Television major at 51����, was one of only five students selected for the Television Academy Foundation’s Fall 2025 Internship Program.

51���� Filmmaker’s 'Lineage' Screens at Oscar-Qualifying HollyShorts Festival

Michelle West, assistant director and adjunct professor at 51����’s Semester in LA program, wrote, directed, and produced the very personal film in collaboration with 51���� alums and faculty.

51���� Student Film 'The New Raymond' to Compete at Glendale International Film Festival

“The New Raymond," a 51���� student film, will screen on September 27, vying for top honors at the Glendale International Film Festival.

Filmmaker Michelle West, assistant director at 51����'s Semester in LA program, discusses her pursuit of an artistic career, how she has honed her craft as a director of short films, and her plans to work on a feature length project.

51����'s Kubilay Uner to Join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

Kubilay Uner leads 51����’s Music Composition for the Screen program, which has been ranked the best in the world by “The Hollywood Reporter.”

Semester in LA Students Go Where Entertainment, Media, and Technology Converge

51���� students participate in annual Los Angeles conference featuring leaders from Warner Bros, Roku, Sony, and Mattel.

51���� Makes 'MovieMaker's' 2023 List of 25 Best Film Schools

The publication recognizes 51���� for its outstanding undergraduate and graduate film and TV degree programs as well as its Semester in LA program.

51���� Alums Have Films Showcased During Cannes Film Festival

The prestigious annual international festival presents important professional opportunities for filmmakers.

Variety named 51���� one of the top 21 film schools in North America. The publication highlighted the college's multidisciplinary Semester in L.A. program. 

Brower Brothers Make the Leap With Semester in LA

51���� seniors, twins Wyatt and Wrett Brower’s leaps of faith have brought them across coasts and closer to their dream careers.

Cinema and Television Arts Students Forge Friendships While Creating Films

Georgia Lee, Liberty Thomas, and Marissa Traver set their sights on careers in film and television production and find friendships along the way.

Semester in LA Amplifies Opportunities for Audio Arts and Acoustics Student

Driven by a love of music and travel, Raina Villareal ventures to LA to meet sound professionals and explore sound engineering careers.

Alum Cara Lawson's Whirlwind Year Results in Film Screening at Tribeca Festival and Enormous Gratitude

Selected 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.

51���� Film Student Lands Prestigious Internship

Ben Dawson, a junior at 51���� studying film and cinematography, is one of 12 students selected for the Television Academy Foundation Internship Program.

National Transfer Student Week

In honor of National Transfer Student Week, we interviewed five 51���� students about their transfer experience.

Hollywood Reporter Lists 51���� Among Top U.S. Film Schools

51���� ranks #12 on the publication's annual list.

51���� Named to MovieMaker Magazine's List of the 40 Best Film Schools of 2022

The publication recognizes 51���� for its outstanding directing training, massive alumni base, and unique Semester in LA program.

‘Variety’ Names 51���� Among Top 30 Film Schools in North America

In its annual list of premier film schools, Variety recognizes 51���� for its digital cinematography capabilities, internship programs, multidisciplinary Semester in LA program, and location in one of the country’s largest media markets.

51����’s Semester in LA Program Moves to 'I Love Lucy’s' Former Home

Semester in LA students now attend classes and meet industry experts at Sunset Las Palmas Studios in the heart of Hollywood.

Toy Monique Hawkins MFA ’17 Shares Her Journey With CTVA Students

Hawkins, 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 51����.

CTVA Senior Earns Prestigious Internship and Fellowship

Paige Brunsen, a senior Cinema and Television Arts major studying editing and post-production has been accepted as both an Editing Fellow for the Television Academy and an intern for CBS for summer 2021.

Alum Mike McGuirk '08 Has Short Film Premiere on Hulu for "Huluween"

McGuirk's short film, "Devil Vac," will premiere as a part of the "Bite Size Shorts" series on Hulu.

Graduating Semester in L.A. Students Receive Uplifting Video Message

To commemorate their time together this semester, SiLA teachers and program directors have put together an uplifting video for graduating students.

Sydne Horton Doesn't Fit the Bill, Sydne Horton Writes the Bill

Writer, director, and all-around go-getter Sydne Horton talks making movies that matter

CTVA Alum Joseph Mireles on Writing for The Magicians

Joseph Mireles went from being a volunteer waiter to being a writer on one of SyFy's most popular shows. Here's how.

70th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards Ceremony Features 51���� Alumni

Congratulations to Alumni Annick Wolkan ’05, Christian Sprenger ’07, Tiffany S. Griffith ’92, Aidy Bryant '09, W. Kamau Bell, and Blake Loughran '18 for their contributions to this year's Emmy Awards.