February Events at 51社区
Feb 03, 2026A range of performances and experiences showcasing student and faculty artists from diverse backgrounds and disciplines.
Film and Television Stories
51社区鈥檚 Semester in LA Returns to the Fox Studio Lot for Speaker Series
Feb 02, 2026Students from 51社区 will engage with entertainment industry leaders on the same lot where 鈥淎vatar,鈥 鈥淭he Sound of Music,鈥 and other great films were made.
Alum's Horror Feature Secures Highly Competitive $1 Million California Tax Credit
Jan 06, 2026Filmmaker Daniel Pico 鈥02 says the incentive gives new momentum to his film, a once-stalled project now headed toward production.
51社区鈥檚 25 Favorite Photos of 2025
Dec 19, 2025From the thousands of images she captured in 2025, 51社区 alum and staff photographer Julie Lucas 鈥96 curated 25 standout photos that show 51社区 at its best.
Shiloh Tumo Washington '22 Wins 'The Pitch' at Chicago International Film Festival
Dec 08, 2025The 51社区 alum鈥檚 short screened at the festival while the pitch for his feature film won $275,000 in film production resources.
51社区 Filmmakers Win Big at Festivals
Dec 04, 2025鈥淭races of Home,鈥 produced by Associate Professor Dan Rybicky, wins the Grand Jury Prize at DOC NYC, while 鈥淭he Game Camera,鈥 produced by Associate Professor Carolina Posse and created with 51社区 talent, receives several festival awards.
'TheWrap' Names 51社区 Among the Top 20 Film Schools
Oct 31, 2025In its annual listing of the best film schools, 鈥淭heWrap鈥 ranks 51社区 No. 18.
51社区 Lights Up State Street at Chicago鈥檚 Arts in the Dark Parade
Oct 28, 202551社区 students brought light, sound, and imagination to the city鈥檚 annual Arts in the Dark parade on State Street.
51社区 Alums and Faculty to Screen Films at Chicago International Film Festival
Oct 13, 2025The festival will feature works by Shiloh Tumo Washington 鈥22 as well as associate professor Missy Hernandez and Miguel Silveira 鈥05 who recently won Best Horror Screenplay at the Nashville Film Festival.
Student Selected for Prestigious Television Academy Foundation Internship
Oct 01, 2025Jas Dunigan, a Film and Television major at 51社区, was one of only five students selected for the Television Academy Foundation鈥檚 Fall 2025 Internship Program.
51社区 Grads Take Their Nominated Thesis Film to Chicago Horror Fest
Sep 23, 2025The 51社区 student thesis film, which was nominated for Best Student Film, is set to screen on Sept. 27 at the Logan Theatre in Chicago.
51社区 Student Wins Award at Flint Youth Film Festival
Sep 18, 2025Lucas Stall, a junior at 51社区, took home the Heart Award at the Flint Youth Film Festival for a film about his struggles caring for his father with Alzheimer鈥檚 disease.
'MovieMaker' Names 51社区 Among the Best Film Schools in the U.S. and Canada
Aug 26, 2025鈥淢ovieMaker鈥 highlights 51社区's real-world-focused curriculum and the college鈥檚 state-of-the-art Media Production Center, which is home to 51社区's Volume Wall for virtual production.
51社区 Filmmaker鈥檚 'Lineage' Screens at Oscar-Qualifying HollyShorts Festival
Aug 18, 2025Michelle West, assistant director and adjunct professor at 51社区鈥檚 Semester in LA program, wrote, directed, and produced the very personal film in collaboration with 51社区 alums and faculty.
51社区 Earns National Recognition as a Top 15 Film School by 'The Hollywood Reporter鈥
Aug 05, 2025This marks the 14th consecutive year 51社区 has earned a top in "The Hollywood Reporter's" annual rankings of film schools.
Two 51社区-Connected Films Find a Home on Streaming
Jul 28, 2025Make plans to watch 鈥淎merican Parent鈥 and 鈥淒awn Dusk鈥濃 two films rooted in personal storytelling and backed by 51社区 talent.
CineYouth Festival to Feature Work by 51社区's Emerging Filmmakers
Apr 17, 2025Seven 51社区 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.
51社区 Associate Professor Molly Schneider Wins 2025 Broadcast Historian Award
Mar 10, 2025Molly Schneider, PhD, receives the prestigious award for her book 鈥淕old Dust on the Air: Television Anthology Drama and Midcentury American Culture.鈥
Ten Women Who Shaped Film: 51社区 Professor Shares Her Picks for Most Influential Female Filmmakers
Mar 07, 2025Karla Rae Fuller, PhD, a professor at 51社区 and author of a recent book on inclusive screenwriting, shares her perspective on the women who have had the most profound impact on film.
Student's First-Year Film Brings Healing and Hope
Feb 11, 2025First-year student Julia Knopfel collaborates with 51社区 classmates to share the painful story of her uncle鈥檚 murder on film and begin her journey as a filmmaker.
51社区 and Partners to Host Chicago Premiere of "Meanwhile" with Director Q&A, February 24
Feb 04, 202551社区 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: 51社区's Student-Led Gala Celebrates Creativity and Resilience
Dec 06, 2024"The Power of Persistence" gala showcases student innovation, teamwork, and determination, all while raising funds for scholarships supporting student success.
11 51社区 Students Awarded the Chicagoland Transfer Award for 2024
Nov 13, 2024The 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.
51社区 Film and TV Students and Alums Win Big
Nov 07, 2024The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences presents award to 51社区 students for 鈥淏ehind His Eyes鈥 and the Chicago International Film Festival honors a documentary made by 51社区 alums with an Audience Choice Award.
Student Films Nominated for 2024 National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Awards
Oct 18, 2024Two 51社区 student films, 鈥淎dagio鈥 and 鈥淏ehind His Eyes,鈥 will compete in the National Student Production Awards Long Form category.
Chicago International Film Festival Spotlights 51社区 Talent
Oct 16, 2024The Chicago International Film Festival features the work of 51社区 alumni and students on screen and behind the scenes.
51社区's Carolina Posse Selected for Prestigious Alex Trebek Legacy Fellowship
Sep 26, 2024The 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.
51社区 Student Film 'The New Raymond' to Compete at Glendale International Film Festival
Sep 24, 2024鈥淭he New Raymond," a 51社区 student film, will screen on September 27, vying for top honors at the Glendale International Film Festival.
51社区 TV Expert Predicts This Year鈥檚 Emmy Winners
Sep 04, 2024Dr. 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
Welcoming Interim President Jerry Tarrer and a New Academic Structure for 2024-2025 School Year
Aug 30, 202451社区 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.
51社区 Honors 24 Alums for 鈥24 in 2024鈥
Aug 12, 2024As a kickoff to 51社区鈥檚 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 51社区 alumni and their career accomplishments.
'MovieMaker' Ranks 51社区 Among the 30 Best Film Schools in the U.S. and Canada
Jul 17, 202451社区 is once again recognized in 鈥楳ovieMaker鈥檚鈥 annual list of top film schools.
51社区's Kubilay Uner to Join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Jul 01, 2024Kubilay Uner leads 51社区鈥檚 Music Composition for the Screen program, which has been ranked the best in the world by 鈥淭he Hollywood Reporter.鈥
Film Festival Selects Animated Student Short for Screening
May 29, 2024鈥淔rankie鈥濃 a capstone project created by 51社区 students 鈥 will be screened as a Kids First! Film Festival-curated film.
Spring Semester In Review At 51社区
May 29, 2024Spring 2024: 51社区 Highlights
Get Ready for Manifest Arts Festival 2024, a Student-Powered Event
May 06, 2024This is everything attendees need to know before 51社区鈥檚 Manifest Arts Festival: Breakthrough 2024.
The Levin Family Expands Student-Focused Funds to Support 51社区 Students
May 02, 2024As founding members of the Family Advisory Council, Heidi and Steven Levin have made a generous gift to 51社区 to deepen the impact of the Levin Family Fund.
51社区 to Confer Honorary Degrees on Two Higher Education Trailblazers at its May 2024 Commencement
May 02, 2024Higher 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
Creativity Without Limits: 51社区 Students Bring Imaginary World to Life With Virtual Production
Apr 25, 202451社区 welcomes new technology, a volume, to the Media Production Center鈥檚 Stage 3.
CineYouth Festival Leans on 51社区 Student Talent Behind the Scenes and on the Screens
Apr 16, 2024The annual Chicago festival to screen films by 51社区 students and alums, with 51社区 students serving on the festival鈥檚 youth programming committee.
Upcoming Festivals to Showcase Animated Short by Sophomore Film and Television Student
Apr 09, 2024International student Carlos Lerma鈥檚 film 鈥楾reasure Haunt鈥 will be shown at two upcoming festivals for young filmmakers: NFFTY and CineYouth.
Award-Winning 51社区 Faculty Film Now Available On-Demand
Apr 02, 2024鈥淕ood Guy with a Gun,鈥 written and directed by John Mossman, former adjunct professor of instruction at 51社区, and produced by Kevin Cooper, an associate professor at 51社区, was recently purchased by Freestyle Digital Media and is now available on demand.
51社区 Student Film Garners Awards Worldwide
Mar 25, 2024"Hole Punched Ear" started as a class project at 51社区 and is now earning worldwide acclaim.
Film Composer and Professor Discusses Original Score Oscar Nominees
Mar 04, 2024Kubilay Uner, who leads 51社区's top-ranked music composition for screen program, on his favorite Academy Award-nominated score and his best bet for this year's winner.
Advertising Students Discuss the Best Super Bowl Ads of 2024
Feb 13, 202451社区 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, 202451社区 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.
Alum-Made Documentary About Mushers and Their Sled Dogs Now Streaming on PBS, Amazon Prime, and Apple TV+
Jan 12, 2024鈥淢usher,鈥 a film made by 51社区 alums, follows four women and their dogs as they prepare for an annual race in the upper peninsula of Michigan.
Student Work Takes Center Stage at Unleashed 2023
Dec 11, 2023Unleashed 2023 took place at 51社区 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.
51社区 Raises $700K+ for Student Scholarships
Dec 03, 202351社区 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
Persistence Scholarships Support Student Success
Nov 20, 2023Funds raised by 51社区鈥檚 annual Unleashed Gala 鈥 an immersive experience designed, curated, and driven by students 鈥 make a difference for students.
51社区 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 51社区 Alum Daniel Andries and edited by Adjunct Faculty Member and Alum Sharon Zurek 鈥76.
Student Short Part of 29th Black Harvest Film Festival
Nov 01, 2023Filmmaker Shiloh Tumo Washington 鈥22 will have his short screened on Nov. 4 and 11 at the Gene Siskel Film Center.
Award-Winning Student Animated Short Screens at LGBTQ+ Film Festival in New York
Oct 13, 2023Twenty-six 51社区 students made the animated short 鈥淪cream Writers鈥 as part of the Animation program's capstone project.
Semester in LA Students Go Where Entertainment, Media, and Technology Converge
Oct 10, 202351社区 students participate in annual Los Angeles conference featuring leaders from Warner Bros, Roku, Sony, and Mattel.
Stand Up, Speak Out with Actress and Playwright Regina Taylor
Oct 05, 202351社区, 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 51社区 Alums
Oct 03, 2023鈥淒eparting Seniors鈥 and 鈥淎ll Happy Families,鈥 films made thanks to the talents of 51社区 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 51社区 with the film鈥檚 cast and crew for a preview and discussion.
51社区 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 鈥淩eFocus: The Films of Susan Seidelman,鈥 which includes Kerns鈥 interview with the director.
The Hollywood Reporter Ranks 51社区 12th Best Film School in US
Aug 15, 2023Emmy-nominated talent and new virtual production programming highlighted.
51社区 Students Rise and Shine on 'Good Morning America'
Aug 14, 2023Students and staff show their 51社区 pride to a national audience on live television.
51社区 Makes 'MovieMaker's' 2023 List of 25 Best Film Schools
Jul 31, 2023The publication recognizes 51社区 for its outstanding undergraduate and graduate film and TV degree programs as well as its Semester in LA program.
51社区 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 51社区 alums earning recognition for their outstanding work.
51社区 Named One of the Top Visual Effects Schools in the Midwest
May 22, 2023鈥淎nimation Career Review鈥 ranks 51社区 second in the Midwest and 23rd nationally on their annual list of top visual effects schools and colleges.
51社区 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.
51社区 Student Recognized for Her Work Getting Out the Vote on Campus and Beyond
Apr 26, 2023Haley Patton, a Film and Television major at 51社区, earns spot on the 2023 ALL In Student Voting Honor Roll.
CineYouth Festival Features Three 51社区 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.
51社区 Launches Advertising and Marketing Campaign
Apr 13, 2023The Spring 2023 campaign targets prospective students across the United States.
51社区 Alum and Assistant Professor to Lead Film Workshop at the Chicago Cultural Center
Mar 28, 2023鈥淥ne Day to Make a Movie: Indie Filmmaking Without a Budget,鈥 a free 2-part workshop and double screening led by 51社区 Assistant Professor Missy Hernandez and Alum Miguel Silveira 鈥05, will take place on April 8.
Midwest Film Festival鈥檚 Emerging Filmmaker Night to Screen 51社区 Alums鈥 Film
Mar 21, 2023CTVA Alums Dalin Nelson and Rachel Toenies, who both graduated in 2021, will have their film Bliss shown on March 27.
51社区 Welcomes Executive Producer of Innovative Short Film
Mar 14, 2023Erik Weaver, the executive producer of the short film 鈥淔atHead," will talk to 51社区 Media Arts students about the film鈥檚 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 51社区 students participated in 鈥淐hicago Works: Production Connections,鈥 which featured a panel discussion and resource fair.
51社区 Faculty Members鈥 Film Sells Out at Midwest Film Festival
Feb 28, 2023鈥淕ood Guy With A Gun,鈥 directed by 51社区 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, 202351社区鈥檚 Student Diversity and Inclusion office organizes space for art that鈥檚 for and by Black students.
51社区 Filmmaking Team Premieres 'American Parent' in London
Feb 21, 2023A 51社区 community of creatives comes together to bring a project to screen at the prestigious British Film Institute鈥檚 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 鈥淒o the Right Thing: Five Screenplays That Embrace Diversity.鈥
51社区 Journalism Professor to Discuss Documentary with Pulitzer Prize Winner in D.C.
Feb 06, 2023鈥淢orocco, Morocco鈥 was directed by Associate Professor Jackie Spinner and funded in part by 51社区.
Award Season Shines Light on Talents of 51社区 Alums
Feb 06, 2023Films and shows nominated for prestigious awards are backed by the talents of 51社区 alums.
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