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UWM to honor Willem Dafoe with honorary doctorate at 2022 commencement

By John SchumacherApril 29, 2022Arts & HumanitiesFilm & Fine Arts

UWM to honor Willem Dafoe with honorary doctorate at 2022 commencement

By John SchumacherApril 29, 2022Arts & HumanitiesFilm & Fine Arts

The four-time Oscar-nominated actor will return to his alma mater May 22 to receive an honorary degree and deliver two commencement speeches.

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Back to the big screen: How movie theaters responded to the pandemic

By Genaro C. ArmasDecember 9, 2021Arts & HumanitiesFilm & Fine Arts

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

By Genaro C. ArmasMay 4, 2020Arts & HumanitiesFilm & Fine Arts

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

By Amanda NiebauerMarch 5, 2020Arts & HumanitiesFilm & Fine Arts

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

By Sarah VickeryJanuary 8, 2020Arts & HumanitiesFilm & Fine Arts

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

By Rose HorkyOctober 18, 2019Arts & HumanitiesFilm & Fine Arts

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

By Sarah VickerySeptember 16, 2019Arts & HumanitiesFilm & Fine Arts

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

By Allison BeebeSeptember 5, 2019Arts & HumanitiesFilm & Fine Arts

“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

By Sarah VickeryAugust 20, 2019Arts & HumanitiesFilm & Fine Arts

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

By Genaro C. ArmasJune 10, 2019Arts & HumanitiesFilm & Fine Arts

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

By Claire HackettJune 10, 2019Arts & HumanitiesFilm & Fine Arts
A boy covers his eyes with his hands.

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.

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