UWM to honor Willem Dafoe with honorary doctorate at 2022 commencement
Film & Fine Arts
Back to the big screen: How movie theaters responded to the pandemic
On this episode of Curious Campus, we discuss with two experts how movies’ biggest season is playing out as theaters are trying to bounce back from the pandemic.
Peck School of the Arts makes Variety’s list of best film schools for 4th year
The list features 50 film programs, honoring the schools including UWM for their continuing dedication to prepare and inspire students in spite of disruptions caused by the coronavirus crisis.
UWM film lecturer scores deal on original true crime docuseries
A true crime docuseries created by Peck School of the Arts’ Lilly Warren won a development deal with A&E at the Realscreen Summit Showdown recently.
Hollywood’s gender pay inequity: $1 million per film, UWM researcher finds
It’s even worse for Hollywood superstars, UWM labor economist John Heywood, found: more than $2.4 million.
‘Nightmare’ with the symphony sparks memories for UWM educator
Nearly 30 years after its release, “The Nightmare Before Christmas” is increasingly regarded as a Halloween classic. What local fans might not know is that “Nightmare” has a strong UWM connection.
Milwaukee’s movie: UWM alum’s ‘Give Me Liberty’ intimately tied to city
Kirill Mikhanovsky’s movie was filmed entirely in the Milwaukee area with a cast almost entirely from the city. Audiences and critics both local and national have loved it.
UWM alum’s film ‘Give Me Liberty’ garners nationwide acclaim
“Give Me Liberty,” the Milwaukee-made film by UWM grad Kirill Mikhanovsky, is racking up rave reviews and national acclaim.
‘Give Me Liberty’ premieres in Milwaukee with UWM connections
A new feature film with UWM connections aims to put Milwaukee on the filmmaking map.
Peck film program makes Variety list of best film schools for third year
UWM’s Peck School of the Arts is on Variety magazine’s list of best film schools in the world for a third straight year.
UWM alum uses his social artwork to mentor students
Midway through his college career, Devon Smith faced a huge challenge. With the help of Life Impact advisors, he met that challenge and has gone on to a post-college life as a filmmaker, artist and mentor to youths.