Student's First-Year Film Brings Healing and Hope
Feb 11, 2025First-year student Julia Knopfel collaborates with Columbia College Chicago classmates to share the painful story of her uncle’s murder on film and begin her journey as a filmmaker.
Columbia College Chicago and Partners to Host Chicago Premiere of "Meanwhile" with Director Q&A, February 24
Feb 04, 2025Columbia College Chicago and partners will host the Chicago premiere of “Meanwhile,” a powerful documentary about art and resilience directed by Catherine Gund.
The Power of Persistence: Columbia College Chicago'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 Columbia 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.
Columbia College Chicago Film and TV Students and Alums Win Big
Nov 07, 2024The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences presents award to Columbia students for “Behind His Eyes” and the Chicago International Film Festival honors a documentary made by Columbia alums with an Audience Choice Award.
Student Films Nominated for 2024 National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Awards
Oct 18, 2024Two Columbia student films, “Adagio” and “Behind His Eyes,” will compete in the National Student Production Awards Long Form category.
Chicago International Film Festival Spotlights Columbia Talent
Oct 16, 2024The Chicago International Film Festival features the work of Columbia College Chicago alumni and students on screen and behind the scenes.
Columbia College Chicago'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’s annual Media Educators Conference, which occurs October 9 to 11.
Columbia Student Film 'The New Raymond' to Compete at Glendale International Film Festival
Sep 24, 2024“The New Raymond," a Columbia College Chicago student film, will screen on September 27, vying for top honors at the Glendale International Film Festival.
Columbia TV Expert Predicts This Year’s Emmy Winners
Sep 04, 2024Dr. Sharon Marie Ross, an associate professor in Film and TV, shares her best bets for this year’s Emmy winners, from the epic revival of “Shogun” to the controversial comedy nominee “The Bear.”
Welcoming Interim President Jerry Tarrer and a New Academic Structure for 2024-2025 School Year
Aug 30, 2024Columbia College Chicago 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.
Columbia College Chicago Honors 24 Alums for ‘24 in 2024’
Aug 12, 2024As a kickoff to Columbia College Chicago’s 135th Anniversary, the college is honoring 24 distinguished alumni across all disciplines as part of “24 in 2024,” a college-wide initiative that celebrates Columbia alumni and their career accomplishments.
'MovieMaker' Ranks Columbia Among the 30 Best Film Schools in the U.S. and Canada
Jul 17, 2024Columbia College Chicago is once again recognized in ‘MovieMaker’s’ annual list of top film schools.
Columbia's Kubilay Uner to Join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Jul 01, 2024Kubilay Uner leads Columbia’s Music Composition for the Screen program, which has been ranked the best in the world by “The Hollywood Reporter.”
Film Festival Selects Animated Student Short for Screening
May 29, 2024“Frankie”— a capstone project created by Columbia College Chicago students — will be screened as a Kids First! Film Festival-curated film.
Spring Semester In Review At Columbia
May 29, 2024Spring 2024: Columbia College Chicago Highlights
Get Ready for Manifest Arts Festival 2024, a Student-Powered Event
May 06, 2024This is everything attendees need to know before Columbia College Chicago’s Manifest Arts Festival: Breakthrough 2024.
The Levin Family Expands Student-Focused Funds to Support Columbia Students
May 02, 2024As founding members of the Family Advisory Council, Heidi and Steven Levin have made a generous gift to Columbia College Chicago to deepen the impact of the Levin Family Fund.
Columbia 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’s 2024 Commencement ceremonies
Creativity Without Limits: Columbia Students Bring Imaginary World to Life With Virtual Production
Apr 25, 2024Columbia College Chicago welcomes new technology, a volume, to the Media Production Center’s Stage 3.
CineYouth Festival Leans on Columbia College Chicago Student Talent Behind the Scenes and on the Screens
Apr 16, 2024The annual Chicago festival to screen films by Columbia students and alums, with Columbia students serving on the festival’s youth programming committee.
Upcoming Festivals to Showcase Animated Short by Sophomore Film and Television Student
Apr 09, 2024International student Carlos Lerma’s film ‘Treasure Haunt’ will be shown at two upcoming festivals for young filmmakers: NFFTY and CineYouth.
Award-Winning Columbia Faculty Film Now Available On-Demand
Apr 02, 2024“Good Guy with a Gun,” written and directed by John Mossman, former adjunct professor of instruction at Columbia College Chicago, and produced by Kevin Cooper, an associate professor at Columbia, was recently purchased by Freestyle Digital Media and is now available on demand.
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.
Film Composer and Professor Discusses Original Score Oscar Nominees
Mar 04, 2024Kubilay 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.
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.
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.
Award-Winning Student Animated Short Screens at LGBTQ+ Film Festival in New York
Oct 13, 2023Twenty-six Columbia College Chicago students made the animated short “Scream Writers” as part of the Animation program's capstone project.
Semester in LA Students Go Where Entertainment, Media, and Technology Converge
Oct 10, 2023Columbia 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, 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 Students Rise and Shine on 'Good Morning America'
Aug 14, 2023Students and staff show their Columbia pride to a national audience on live television.
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.
Columbia Launches Advertising and Marketing Campaign
Apr 13, 2023The Spring 2023 campaign targets prospective students across the United States.
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.
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.”
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.
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