-
"Ricky" by Grad Film alum Rashad Frett receives Theatrical Release
Wednesday, Apr 15, 2026
The film will be released in theaters on April 24th.
Read More -
Grad Film Alum Jess X. Snow Featured in Criterion
Wednesday, Apr 15, 2026
Grad Film Alum Jess X. Snow was recently interviewed by Robin D. G. Kelley for The Criterion Collection.
Read More -
Grad Film Alum Chheangkea receives 2025 Black Family Feature Film Prize
Wednesday, Apr 15, 2026
Chheangkea is the 25’ recipient of the Black Family Feature Film Prize for his film “Little Phnom Penh”.
Read More -
“In my Blood” by Grad Film alum Alex Bendo receives Independent TV Pilot Jury Award at 2026 SXSW
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
“In my Blood” by Grad Film alum Alex Bendo receives Independent TV Pilot Jury Award at SXSW 2026.
Read More -
Grad Film MBA/MFA Alum Jessica Li Receives 2026 Debra Hill Fellowship
Wednesday, Apr 8, 2026
The Debra Hill Fellowship is typically awarded annually to an individual completing an accredited graduate program in producing, and whose work, interests, professionalism and passion mirror that of Debra Hill.
Read More -
Grad Film Alumni Awarded 2025-2026 Nicholl Fellowship in Screenwriting
Wednesday, Mar 25, 2026
Grad Film Alumni Awarded 2025-2026 Nicholl Fellowship in Screenwriting
Read More -
Grad Film at Sundance 2026
Monday, Feb 2, 2026
Congratulations to the Grad Film Alumni, Students, and Faculty who premiered and received awards at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival!
Read More -
Grad Film Alumni selected for Inaugural Square Peg Social co-hosted by Ari Aster
Monday, Dec 15, 2025
Grad Film Alumni Alex Bendo, Shao Min Chew Chia, and Pepi Ginsberg were three of thirty participants chosen for the inaugural Square Peg Social.
Read More -
Maria Belen Poncio Receives Inaugural Anthony Jannelli Grant For Outstanding Cinematography
Friday, Dec 12, 2025
Maria Belen Poncio is the inaugural recipient of the Anthony Jannelli Grant For Outstanding Cinematography.
Read More -
Grad Film Professor Kasi Lemmons receives award from Los Angeles Press Club
Monday, Dec 8, 2025
Grad Film Professor is the 2025 recipient of the Los Angeles Press Club's Distinguished Storyteller Award for Storytelling Outside of Journalism.
Read More