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A cinematic journey at the 2025 Shorts Miami International Film Festival

A cinematic journey at the 2025 Shorts Miami International Film Festival Staff Photographer, Marra Finkelstein // Professors of Cinematic Arts and organizers of the festival, Dia Kontaxis and Ed Talavera (left) at the Shorts Miami International Film Festival afterparty at the Thesis Hotel Sunday Feb. 2, 2025 By Vee Ngunda 2-22-2025 This story originally appeared in The Miami Hurricane I had the privilege of attending Shorts Miami, an international film festival held at the University of Miami’s Coral Gables campus. The event began on Jan. 31 and [...]

2025-02-27T13:42:56-05:00February 27, 2025|Motion Pictures, School of Communication|
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A summer college experience in high school leads to a double major at the U

A summer college experience in high school leads to a double major at the U Ana Santana pursued her passion for film through the University’s Pre-College Program as a junior in high school. Now a senior at the U, she is on track to graduate this year with a degree in film production and English. Senior Ana Santana, center, works on her thesis project, "Kung Fu Konundrum," which will be featured in the Canes Film Festival in May. By Amy Ellis 2-3-2025 This story originally appeared [...]

2025-02-11T09:54:40-05:00February 10, 2025|Motion Pictures, School of Communication|
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Two lenses are better than one

Two lenses are better than one Rick Galli honed his talents as both writer and filmmaker while at the University of Miami, a combination that positioned him for unique success. Alumnus Rick Galli, shown here filming in Rwanda, credits his studies in film and creative writing with helping him achieve success in his career. Photos: Courtesy of Rick Galli By Michael R. Malone 1-23-2025 This story originally appeared at News@TheU. With 20 years as a filmmaker under his belt, alumnus Richard “Rick” Galli has worked on [...]

2025-02-11T09:55:02-05:00January 24, 2025|Motion Pictures, School of Communication|
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University of Miami professor wins $50,000 grant from the Miami Film Festival

University of Miami professor wins $50,000 grant from the Miami Film Festival Communications professor Margaret Cardillo answers interview questions on Thursday Jan. 16, 2025 about her upcoming documentary "Jane Chastain: The Untold Story of the Nation’s First Female Sportscaster". Photo credit: Sophia Metzner staff photographer. By Samantha Rodriguez 1-22-2025 This story originally appeared in The Miami Hurricane Margaret Cardillo, an award-winning author, filmmaker and University of Miami professor, earned the top $50,000 prize from the Miami Film Festival’s The Louies competition, to create her upcoming documentary. The [...]

2025-02-11T09:55:11-05:00January 23, 2025|Motion Pictures, School of Communication|
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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 [...]

2024-11-01T17:13:28-04:00November 1, 2024|Motion Pictures, School of Communication|
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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 [...]

2024-09-27T15:17:17-04:00September 27, 2024|Motion Pictures, School of Communication|
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