Occidental College Media Arts & Culture Department

04/02/2026

NEW TRAILER JUST DROPPED?

Mark your calendars to come watch our amazing films and presentations on April 6, 7, and 8.

There will be a pre-reception in front of Throne featuring snacks and an open bar at 6 each night, and comps will start at 7.

Dress up, if you feel called to.

We can’t wait to show you what our seniors have been working on this past year!

05/17/2024

Congratulations to Gerry Maravilla '09 whose latest film Enseñame Como Morir (Show Me How To Die) will screen at the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (LALIFF) as part of the Latino Film Institute’s Inclusion Fellowship Program!

Mark your calendars: Saturday, June 1st at 6:30pm at the TCL Theaters in Hollywood.

After her grandmother passes away, a grieving Mexican-American woman becomes fascinated with learning what it feels like to die, believing it will allow her to feel close to her grandma in death in a way she never felt in life. Her grief leads her to “The Death Lab”, a mysterious medical facilit...

04/15/2024

Calling all alumni - it’s that time of year again! We’re holding an alumni mixer for the senior class this Friday at 7:30 at Block Party and would love for any of you to come!

This is a great opportunity for students and alumni in the industry to connect and network. We’d love for you to attend and share some words of wisdom with the graduating class of 2024.

Please fill out the RSVP form below if you'd like to attend!

On April 19th at 7:30, Block Party (5050 York Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90042) will host an Alumni MAC Social Event for graduating seniors in the Media Arts and Culture Department and Alumni in the industry to meet and connect. Please indicate below if you will be attending. We would also like to highli...

09/26/2023

Thank you to NewFilmmakers Los Angeles for inviting us to their September Film Festival InFocus: Latinx & Hispanic Cinema! This was a wonderful experience for our students!

04/12/2023

Night 2 of Senior Comps kicks off this evening with a reception at 6pm, followed by our screening at 7 in Thorne Hall. Come support our students, and see the event trailer below! 😄

04/11/2023

Come see our seniors present their final presentations TONIGHT and TOMORROW in Thorne Hall!