News
Every day someone from Tisch School of the Arts makes news. Here's where we share with you the incredible achievements of our students, alumni, faculty and friends.
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Sal Perez '06 First Latino Executive Producer for "Sesame Street"
Thursday, Nov 10, 2022
Sal Perez '06 (BFA, Kanbar Institute, Film & TV), got his start in "Sesame Street" as a production coordinator in 2006. Sixteen years later, he is making history as the beloved children's show's first Latino executive producer, ushering in the show's 53rd season.
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2022 Gotham Award Nominees
Thursday, Oct 27, 2022
Congratulations to the Tisch alumni who received a 2022 Gotham Award nomination!
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ALUM ELEGANCE BRATTON’S ‘THE INSPECTION’ IN THEATERS NOVEMBER 18TH
Tuesday, Nov 15, 2022
ALUM ELEGANCE BRATTON’S ‘THE INSPECTION’ IN THEATERS NOVEMBER 18TH
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2023 Independent Film Spirit Nominations
Wednesday, Nov 30, 2022
Congratulations to the Tisch alumni nominated for a 2023 Film Independent Spirit Award!
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2022 Gotham Award Winners
Wednesday, Nov 30, 2022
Congratulations to the Tisch alumni who won a 2022 Gotham Award, and a special congratulations to Adam Sandler '88 for this Performer Tribute Award!
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#GivingTuesday Red Burns Scholarship Fund
Tuesday, Nov 29, 2022
We are in the midst of undertaking an effort with the goal of concerted and sustained support of the diversity of students in our department, particularly those who have been underrepresented in the past.
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2nd Year Designer Named a BAFTA Newcomer
Monday, Nov 28, 2022
The Newcomers Program is a four-year new talent initiative, recognizing and supporting international professionals and students who have recently moved to Los Angeles or New York to further their development and career.
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Alum Tang Yi in Talks to Write and Direct Biopic on Activist Amanda Nguyen
Wednesday, Nov 23, 2022
Alum Tang Yi, who won the Palme d’Or for best short film at Cannes last year (All the Crows in the World), is in talks to write and direct a biopic detailing the life of activist Amanda Nguyen.
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PS M.A. Alum João Victor Toledo wins Audience Award for Best Play at MixBrazil Festival
Wednesday, Nov 23, 2022
Performance Studies Alumni João Victor Toledo (M.A. '22) won the Silver Rabbit Award (Audience Award) for Best Play at the 30th Annual MixBrasil Festival, Latin America’s biggest LGBTQIA+ festival.
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Associate Professor Alexandra T. Vazquez's book named one of the 15 best music books of 2022 by Pitchfork
Tuesday, Nov 22, 2022
Performance Studies Associate Professor Alexandra T. Vazquez's book The Florida Room, has been named one of the 15 Best Music Books of 2022 by Pitchfork!
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PS M.A. Alum Mateo Hurtado Curates and Premieres New Comedy Show
Monday, Nov 21, 2022
Performance Studies Alum Mateo Rodriguez-Hurtado (M.A. '20) fka Mateo Hurtado will debut their new stand-up show GLORY W(hole) with co-host and co-curator, Lili Pujol.
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"Fire Shut Up In My Bones," Featuring Libretto by Grad Film Faculty Kasi Lemmons, Receives Grammy Nomination
Friday, Nov 18, 2022
"Fire Shut Up In My Bones," Featuring Libretto by Grad Film Faculty Kasi Lemmons, Receives Grammy Nomination
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2023 Grammy Nominations
Friday, Nov 18, 2022
Congratulations to the Tisch alumni, faculty, and friends nominated for a 2023 Grammy award!
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