Film

Columbia Filmmakers' Black List Script In Production
  • Sam Raimi by Alberto E. Rodriguez

The script for Murder of A Cat, written by Robert Snow ('10 SOA) and Christian Magalhaes ('10 SOA), is currently in pre-production under producer Sam Raimi (30 Days of Night, The Grudge, Xena: Warrior Princess).


Murder of A Cat tells the story of a man who discovers the double life of his cat.

VIDEO | Livestream of CUFF Panels, May 6th, 2013


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Weinstein Company Taps Columbia Filmmaker To Pen Two Films
  • photo by George Pimentel

James Ponsoldt ('05 SOA) is teaming up with the prestigious Weinstein Company (Silver Linings Playbook, The Master, The Artist) to write an adaptation of the musical Pippin and to adapt and direct Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock, the upcoming novel by Silver Linings Playbook author Matthew Quick.

Forgive me, Leonard Peacock revolves around a young man who plots his friend's homicide and his own suicide by his grandfather's pistol.

Thesis Film Scores Film Student's Second Cannes Selection

The Cinéfondation has selected Going South, directed by Jefferson Moneo (4th year Directing), to screen at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival.

Going South follows Martha Barlow, a prairie child desperate for escape, as she makes a life-altering acquaintance with the mysterious Donovan.

Columbia University School of the Arts Film Alumnus Wins Pulitzer Prize for Drama
New York, NY, April 18, 2013—Columbia University School of the Arts Film Program graduate Ayad Akhtar (’02) has won the 2013 Pulitzer Prize in Drama, for his play Disgraced.
Ramin Bahrani Appears on Hardball With Chris Matthews
Film Faculty Ramin Bahrani appeared on MSNBC's Hardball with Chris Matthews Friday, April 12 to promote his latest film, At Any Price. Bahrani and actor Dennis Quaid sat down with Matthews to discuss the film's treatment of the politics of the agriculture industry.
Funny Films Take Over Friars Club

The Friars Club Comedy Film Festival continues to champion comedic films from across the globe during its 5th annual celebration April 1-6. This year's program includes comedic achievements from Jamund Washington ('10 SOA), Shane Atkinson (5th year, Directing), Stian Hafstad (3rd year, Directing), and Jed Cowley ('12 SOA).

Film Alum Wins Peabody Award
Nelson Walker's ('08 SOA) documentary, Summer Pasture, has been honored with a 2013 Peabody Award. The film, which Walker made with Lynn True and Tsering Perlo, presents an up-close look at the life of a Tibetan herder and the choices he and his family face.
'New York Times' Celebrates CU Alums
Several Columbia Film alumni were recently featured in The New York Times.
'Gimme the Loot' Opens in Theatres
Gimme the Loot, opened in theatres on March 22, to rave reviews and the highest per-screen average in the country.
 
The film was produced by Jamund Washington ('10) and edited by Morgan Faust ('11).
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