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How two Bruins used film and science to reframe a ‘spooky’ species
UCLA College’s new “Cabinet of Curiosities” podcast spotlights a fang-tastic north-south collaboration between Bruins — and an underappreciated animal hero.
50 years of UCLA and UC alums on 'Saturday Night Live'
University of California alums — including five Bruins — have left indelible marks on the show and the legacy of American humor.
Generating geniuses: UCLA alums awarded prestigious MacArthur Fellowships
With graduates Gala Porras-Kim and Garrett Bradley being honored, Bruins have accounted for 1 in 10 'genius grant' recipients over the past 3 years.
Voices rising: UCLA School of Theater, Film & Television inaugurates convocation with Celine Parreñas Shimizu’s vision
She asked the community to embrace the notion that their voices, when raised together, can tell a powerful story of innovation and inclusion.
In memoriam: Bob Nakamura, 89, pioneering filmmaker and Center for EthnoCommunications founder
The UCLA professor and alumnus is the subject of “Third Act,” currently screening at Monica Film Center through Oct. 2.
UCLA Film & Television Archive presents fall 2025 lineup
This season brings more than 50 free screenings of restorations, premieres and film and TV treasures from Oct. 17–Dec. 20.
Doctoral student produces documentary on humanitarian crisis in Nigeria
Lena Trüper had never worked on a film or heard about the crisis when she started her Ph.D. at UCLA five years ago.
How Bruins and GeekEd bolster Comic-Con’s mission of supporting education
Student Affairs’ Brian MacDonald discusses the convention’s UCLA ties and how fandom can inspire student success.
UCLA experts: Comic-Con, pop culture and community impact
UCLA faculty and staff are available to speak about youth and media, fan culture, mental health and audiences as Comic-Con 2025 gets underway in San Diego.
In the company of Hollywood and LGBTQ+ trailblazer Dorothy Arzner: A personal encounter
Exploring the UCLA Library Special Collections archive reveals the wit, legacy and private world of a filmmaker who lived life on her own terms.
Ariel West joins UCLA Film & Television Archive as 2025 artist-in-residence
West will develop a film on Los Angeles’ oil-driven history, mixing archival footage with new material.
Ways to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride on campus this month
Explore UCLA’s June lineup of webinars, free film screenings and dance performances for LGBTQ+ Bruins and allies.
UCLA Film & Television Archive’s summer screenings celebrate cinematic art and community
The free public programs run through Sept. 28 at the Billy Wilder Theater at the Hammer Museum.
Guggenheim Fellowships awarded to 5 UCLA faculty members
Mona Jarrahi, Suk-Young Kim, Jingyi Jessica Lee, Carolina Lithgow-Bertelloni and Park Williams are among a group of 198 new fellows chosen from more than, 3,500 applicants.
2025 UCLA Celebration of Iranian Cinema presents thought-provoking stories
Over nine screenings, the series features a diverse lineup that spotlights the best contemporary and classic feature-length films from Iran and the Iranian diaspora.
Q&A: Esha Niyogi De on ‘star-authors’ who produced and starred in their own films
The UCLA Writing Programs senior lecturer’s new book reveals a previously hidden narrative about women in South Asian cinema.
Celine Parreñas Shimizu to become new dean of UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television
The UCLA alum, a filmmaker and scholar, is currently dean of the arts at UC Santa Cruz. She will begin her new role on July 1.
Top films’ diversity in decline even as moviegoers worldwide want more
Women see some gains on screen but are still held back behind the camera, according to new Hollywood Diversity Report.