Department of Cinematic Arts Rises to No. 11 in TheWrap’s Top 50 Film Schools List
Department of Cinematic Arts Rises to No. 11 in TheWrap’s Top 50 Film Schools List Department of Cinematic Arts Rises to No. 11 in TheWrap’s Top 50 Film Schools List In a remarkable leap forward, the University of Miami has been ranked No. 11 in the 2024 edition of TheWrap’s Top 50 U.S. Film Schools list, climbing from its previous position of No. 21 in 2023. This recognition by TheWrap, a respected publication in the entertainment industry, highlights UM’s dedication to cinematic excellence and [...]
Iconic director speaks with Summer Scholars students
Iconic director visits future filmmakers Francis Ford Coppola joined students via Zoom during the University’s Summer Scholars Program. Francis Ford Coppola at a media conference in Milan in 2015. Photo by Eldar Nurkovic / Shutterstock By William Hanley 09-24-2024 This story originally appeared on the University of Miami Division of Continuing & International Education website. Khadejah Allen never expected a summer course in filmmaking at the University of Miami to be quite as exciting as it was. When she saw legendary film director Francis Ford Coppola taking [...]
Film Professor Shares 4 Must-Watch LGBTQ Media for Pride 2024
In celebration of Pride Month 2024, Dr. Alfred Martin, associate professor in the Department of Cinematic Arts, shares four must-watch LGBTQ films and shows. Dr. Martin, a scholar of Media Studies, has authored several books including The Generic Closet: Black Gayness and the Black-Cast Sitcom as well as Rolling: Blackness and Mediated Comedy. His course, Queer Media Studies, equips students with a comprehensive understanding of the history and development of U.S. LGBTQ media by focusing on media production, sociocultural context, media reception, and texts. In curating his list, Dr. Martin [...]
Free Screening and Book Signing with Author Marsha Gordon
By Karina Valdes Marsha Gordon, author of “BECOMING THE EX-WIFE: The Unconventional Life and Forgotten Writings of Ursula Parrott,” will be at the Bill Cosford Cinema on Feb. 26 at 6 p.m. for a book signing and screening of the film, “There’s Always Tomorrow,” based on a story by Ursula Parrott. "For any movie-lover seeking an introduction to Ursula Parrott, ‘There's Always Tomorrow’ has so much to offer," said Christina Lane, professor of Film Studies in the Department of Cinematic Arts. "Featuring one of the greatest screen pairings of all [...]
Second Annual SMIFF Shines a Spotlight on International Filmmakers
By Karina Valdes For three nights, the Bill Cosford Cinema is setting the stage for established and emerging short filmmakers to showcase their work during the Second Annual Shorts Miami International Film Festival (SMIFF). The juried festival awards cash prizes to the most engaging films, including a $2000 Best of the Festival award. "We are proud to host this international film festival. This festival offers a range of diverse global perspectives, which may challenge and delight as we experience this special opportunity to witness the best contemporary short films produced [...]
Assistant Professor Shares His Acting, Directing Experience
By Franco LaTona Rafal Sokolowski, assistant professor of film directing for the Department of Cinematic Arts in the School of Communication, brings his acting and directing skills to teaching the art.