Tisch 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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2026 Pulitzer Prizes
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Congratulations to the 2026 Tisch Pulitzer Prize finalists!
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Grad Film at the 79th Cannes Film Festival
Wednesday, Jun 3, 2026
Congratulations to the Grad Film faculty, alumni, and MFA candidates who screened at the 79th Cannes Film Festival!
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Wafaa Bilal Illuminates the Politically Absurd
Thursday, Apr 2, 2026
Bilal, who is an Arts Professor in Tisch’s Department of Photography and Imaging, has long positioned his practice at the crossroads of performance and technology.
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Work by George Kan Selected for Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition in London
Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026
The exhibition is open at Burlington House and is co-ordinated by Royal Academician Ryan Gander.
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Grad Film MFA candidate and AnnaRose King Award Recipient Sin Young Kim selected for CJ & TIFF K-Story Fund
Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026
Sin Young Kim was recently selected for the 2026 CJ & TIFF K-Story Fund with her debut feature screenplay, BETTER NOT. Presented by the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), CJ Cultural Foundation, and KOFIC, the prestigious development program supports emerging Korean and Korean American filmmakers through mentorship, industry guidance, and feature development. Kim is one of eight filmmakers selected for the 2026 cohort.
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Grad Film alumni and faculty invited to join The Academy
Monday, Jun 29, 2026
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences have invited four Grad Film alumni and faculty to join as members of the organization.
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Mateo Rodriguez-Hurtado interviewed Dr. Sandra Ruiz on her latest book, Tears for Tears: Aesthetics in Grief Minor
Monday, Jun 29, 2026
PS alum Mateo Rodriguez-Hurtado (M.A. '20) interviewed Dr. Sandra Ruiz (PS M.A. and Ph.D) on her latest book, Tears for Tears: Aesthetics in Grief Minor (NYU Press 2025).
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Grad Film MFA candidate Einav Nitzani receives 2025-26 AnnaRose King Award
Friday, Jun 26, 2026
AnnaRose King graduated from the Graduate Film Department in 2014 with a comedic feature thesis film, GOOD ENOUGH. Her filmmaking career was cut tragically short when she died in 2021 of cancer. The AnnaRose King Production Award was endowed by her friends, family, colleagues and classmates to honor her creative legacy and memory.
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Molly Shannon '87 Honored with Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
Thursday, Jun 25, 2026
On June 22, 2026, Molly Shannon '87 (BFA, Drama) was awarded the 2,850th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her acclaimed career spanning comedy, drama, television, and film.
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Remembering Clive Jay Davis (1932-2026)
Wednesday, Jun 24, 2026
Remembering Clive Jay Davis (1932-2026)
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Spatial Journalism Platform ‘Primary’ Wins Apple Design Award
Wednesday, Jun 24, 2026
Media Producing faculty Sam Baumel is the co-founder and executive producer at Primary: News in Depth. The immersive spatial journalism platform is a winner of the 2026 Apple Design Award in the Social Impact category.
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Honoring the Life and Legacy of Clive Davis
Monday, Jun 22, 2026
A distinguished NYU alumnus and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, Clive Davis profoundly shaped the landscape of modern music by creatively reimagining the role of record producer.
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Qween Jean Featured in Broadway News
Monday, Jun 22, 2026
Qween Jean becomes first openly trans designer to win a Tony Award, and is featured in Broadway News.
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