With declining diversity, the U.S. theatrical film industry faces an uncertain future March 12, 2026 Studios ignore diversity’s potential for profit, according to the 2026 Hollywood Diversity Report.
‘Sinners’: A Q&A on the blues at the crossroads of music, culture and history March 11, 2026 UCLA ethnomusicologist Cheryl Keyes talks about the importance of the Delta blues in the horror film, which has been nominated for 16 Oscars.
Blending Black horror and history: UCLA’s Tananarive Due on ‘Sinners’ February 27, 2026 The Afrofuturism and horror film expert discusses the groundbreaking film’s sweeping take on race, memory and modern America.
Once Upon a Time … in Westwood February 10, 2026 Over the last 100 years, Bruins have written, directed and performed in films that have entertained and influenced generations.
Move Over, Hollywood Boulevard February 10, 2026 Dedicated almost 50 years ago, the Westwood Walk of Fame was created to pay sidewalk homage to Oscars Best Picture winners.
Is a College Education Still Worth It? February 10, 2026 It’s the question almost every parent in America is asking these days. The answer is: Yes. The case for higher education is a case for humanity.
Happenings for January December 23, 2025 A Bruin guide to this month’s most intriguing events at UCLA.
Current shows overtake library titles in top streaming TV December 16, 2025 Diversity behind and in front of the camera continues to slip, even as underrepresented stories pull in audiences.
Rob Reiner’s UCLA journey: From theater student to the university’s highest honor December 15, 2025 Learn more about the legendary actor, director and political activist's decades-long connection to and support for the university.
UCLA Film & Television Archive welcomes 2026 with eclectic program December 6, 2025 Dozens of screenings of restorations, premieres, and film and TV treasures are free to the public from Jan. 16–March 22.
Happenings for December November 30, 2025 A Bruin guide to this month’s most intriguing events at UCLA.
The Top 25 Bruinventions of the 21st Century (So Far) November 19, 2025 Bruingenuity is on vivid display in myriad inventions that save and improve lives every day. Bonus: gourmet slime!
Tazbah Rose Chavez ’10 on FX’s ‘Reservation Dogs’ and what no one tells you about writing November 13, 2025 The cable series is the ‘Common Experience’ media for new students this fall.
Hollywood legend Carol Burnett endows scholarship at UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television November 6, 2025 The endowment, established by a gift from Burnett, will support musical theater students.
Happenings for November October 30, 2025 A Bruin guide to this month’s most intriguing events at UCLA.
How two Bruins used film and science to reframe a ‘spooky’ species October 16, 2025 UCLA College’s new “Cabinet of Curiosities” podcast spotlights a fang-tastic north-south collaboration between Bruins — and an underappreciated animal hero.
50 years of UCLA and UC alums on 'Saturday Night Live' October 9, 2025 University of California alums — including five Bruins — have left indelible marks on the show and the legacy of American humor.
Generating geniuses: UCLA alums awarded prestigious MacArthur Fellowships October 8, 2025 With graduates Gala Porras-Kim and Garrett Bradley being honored, Bruins have accounted for 1 in 10 'genius grant' recipients over the past 3 years.
Voices rising: UCLA School of Theater, Film & Television inaugurates convocation with Celine Parreñas Shimizu’s vision September 30, 2025 She asked the community to embrace the notion that their voices, when raised together, can tell a powerful story of innovation and inclusion.
In memoriam: Bob Nakamura, 89, pioneering filmmaker and Center for EthnoCommunications founder September 30, 2025 The UCLA professor and alumnus is the subject of “Third Act,” currently screening at Monica Film Center through Oct. 2.
Happenings for October September 30, 2025 A Bruin guide to this month’s most intriguing events at UCLA.
UCLA Film & Television Archive presents fall 2025 lineup September 4, 2025 This season brings more than 50 free screenings of restorations, premieres and film and TV treasures from Oct. 17–Dec. 20.
Happenings for September August 29, 2025 A Bruin guide to this month’s most intriguing events at UCLA.
Doctoral student produces documentary on humanitarian crisis in Nigeria July 31, 2025 Lena Trüper had never worked on a film or heard about the crisis when she started her Ph.D. at UCLA five years ago.