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.
News
Film alum Ivan Rome ’24 has been selected for the 2025 class of the Black Boy Writes / Black Girl Writes Mentorship Initiative for emerging voices.
Columbia filmmakers Constance Tsang '20 and Gabriel Mayers (CC '17) will screen their work at the 54th edition of New Directors/New Films (ND/NF) set to take place from April 2 through April 13, 2025.
The 97th Academy Awards started on a high for Columbia film, as heavy favorite Kieran Culkin took home the night’s first award for his role in A Real Pain, executive produced by Jennifer Westin ’06.
Less than a year after graduating from the Film program, Nimisha Misra '24 has won the prestigious Filmfare Award and SWA (Screenwriter's Association of India) Award for her work as writer on the Netflix series Kaala Paani.
Three Columbia projects turned into four wins at the 40th annual Film Independent Spirit Awards, held Saturday, February 22 in Santa Monica, California.
Last night, celebrated filmmaker, Film Program alum, and Dean's Council Chair Katharina Otto-Bernstein '92 (CC '86) was honored by the Columbia Alumni Association with a 2025 John Jay Award.
Columbia Filmmakers are heading to Germany for the 75th Annual Berlinale to compete across several categories.
Three Columbia alumni have received nominations for the 77th Directors Guild of America Awards.
Columbia filmmakers are taking their films to Austin, Texas for the popular South by Southwest Film Festival, held every year to celebrate the hottest innovations in culture, music, film, and technology.
Undergraduate Film alum Jeremy Workman (CC '94) is making headlines with his latest documentary, Secret Mall Apartment, a project that has been nothing short of a sensation in the international film festival circuit.
This year’s Sundance Film Festival came to a close on Sunday in Park City, Utah, where Columbia filmmakers saw their projects awarded top honors.
The Sundance Institute has announced its 2025 Screenwriters Lab fellows, with Film alums Chloe Sarbib ’20 and Adjunct Assistant Professor Katla Sólnes ’24 both earning spots in the competitive program.
