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Columbia Film and TV Student Secures Sony Pictures Internship
May 06, 2026
While at ��Ƶ’s Semester in LA program, Senior Alex Lu’s initiative—and a tube of glue—help him make industry connections.
Columbia’s Semester in LA Returns to the Fox Studio Lot for Speaker Series
Feb 02, 2026
Students from ��Ƶ will engage with entertainment industry leaders on the same lot where “Avatar,” “The Sound of Music,” and other great films were made.
Student Selected for Prestigious Television Academy Foundation Internship
Oct 01, 2025
Jas Dunigan, a Film and Television major at ��Ƶ, was one of only five students selected for the Television Academy Foundation’s Fall 2025 Internship Program.
Columbia Filmmaker’s 'Lineage' Screens at Oscar-Qualifying HollyShorts Festival
Aug 18, 2025
Michelle West, assistant director and adjunct professor at ��Ƶ’s Semester in LA program, wrote, directed, and produced the very personal film in collaboration with Columbia alums and faculty.
Columbia Student Film 'The New Raymond' to Compete at Glendale International Film Festival
Sep 24, 2024
“The New Raymond," a ��Ƶ student film, will screen on September 27, vying for top honors at the Glendale International Film Festival.
Columbia's Kubilay Uner to Join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Jul 01, 2024
Kubilay Uner leads Columbia’s Music Composition for the Screen program, which has been ranked the best in the world by “The Hollywood Reporter.”
Semester in LA Students Go Where Entertainment, Media, and Technology Converge
Oct 10, 2023
Columbia students participate in annual Los Angeles conference featuring leaders from Warner Bros, Roku, Sony, and Mattel.
Columbia Makes 'MovieMaker's' 2023 List of 25 Best Film Schools
Jul 31, 2023
The publication recognizes Columbia for its outstanding undergraduate and graduate film and TV degree programs as well as its Semester in LA program.
Columbia Alums Have Films Showcased During Cannes Film Festival
May 11, 2023
The prestigious annual international festival presents important professional opportunities for filmmakers.
Brower Brothers Make the Leap With Semester in LA
Apr 03, 2023
��Ƶ seniors, twins Wyatt and Wrett Brower’s leaps of faith have brought them across coasts and closer to their dream careers.
Cinema and Television Arts Students Forge Friendships While Creating Films
Feb 13, 2023
Georgia Lee, Liberty Thomas, and Marissa Traver set their sights on careers in film and television production and find friendships along the way.