The Legacy of Milos Forman
In 1978, esteemed director Milos Forman and his Screenwriting mentor Frank Daniel were appointed co-chairs of the Film Program. Under their leadership, the program flourished and became the world-renowned institution of film education that it is today. In many ways, Forman was the "creative founder" of Columbia Film, having shaped and refined its commitment to narrative filmmaking anchored in strong screenplays. He gave it a character as distinct as his own—original, passionate, intelligent, and international.
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Kanarí, a short film co-written & directed by alumnus Erlendur Sveinsson '18, co-written by current student Connor Simpson, co-produced by alumnus Daniel Raiffe '18, and edited by current student Brúsi Ólason, was shortlisted for the Shortfish award at the Stockfish Film Festival in Iceland.
Those Who Whistle After Dark, a feature project written by alumna Pinar Yorgancioglu '16 and produced by alumna Sarah Seulki Oh '15, was selected for the Venice Biennale's College Cinema program.
Hierophany, written and directed by alumnus Kevin Contento '18 and assistant directed by alumnus Daniel Pfeffer '18, will have its Florida Premiere at the 36th Miami Film Festival (March 1-10, 2019) as part of the Made in MIA Short Film Award. It will also receive its New York Premiere as part of the Caribbean Film Series: A 5th Anniversary Festival which will be held at BAM in Brooklyn (March 14-17, 2019). The film has previously screened at prestigious film festivals including the LA Film Festival 2018 as well as Slamdance Film Festival…
The Question Authority, a timely novel that tackles abuse and the #MeToo movement, written by film alumna Rachel Cline ’87 drops April 18, 2019.
Cancion Sin Nombre (Song Without a Name), a feature directed by alumna Melina León '08, was acquired by Luxbox.
Film alumna Fany de la Chica '18 performed in a musical performance at St. Paul’s Chapel at Columbia University along with Columbia College alumnus Jake Chapman '16 on piano and Columbia College alumna Eli Aleinikoff '16 on saxophone. The performance was a mix of flamenco with jazz.
Last night at the 91st Academy Awards, the film Green Book, directed, produced, and co-written by writing alumnus Peter Farrelly ‘86, took home the Oscar for Best Picture, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Supporting Actor.
The 2019 Oscar nominations are out, and this year several recognize Columbia alumni. Film alumna Nicole Holofcener '88 received the nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay for Can You Ever Forgive Me? Green Book directed by Writing alumnus Peter Farrelly '86 is nominated for Best Picture as well as Best Original Screenplay, and Ralph Breaks the Internet by film alumnus Phil Johnston '04 is nominated for Best Animated Feature.
House of Hummingbird , from Korean director and alumna Bora Kim '11 won the Grand Prix for best film at the 2019 Berlin Film Festival's Generation 14plus sidebar for youth-oriented films.
Color Out of Space, a film co-produced by alumni Elisa Lleras '11 and Simão Cayatte '12 will begin shooting this month. The film, starring Nicolas Cage and directed by Richard Stanley, is an adaptation of a sci-fi short story written in 1927 by the legendary writer H.P. Lovecraft.
From March 8th to 17th, Alumni, Students, and Faculty will be among those showcasing their work at the renowned South by Southwest Film Festival 2019.
