ASU Sidney Poitier New American Film School

09/03/2026

"The best think you can do is tell your true story."
Poitier Film School Deputy Director Peter Murrieta was honored to speak at the Amity Foundation speaker series about the power of story as Amity Foundation helps marginalized people find their voice.

03/24/2026

FMP 280 shooting on the Tempe campus this morning, and the heat definitely made itself known.

It wasn’t the easiest start to the day, but everyone stayed focused and worked through it together.

Proud of the crew for showing up, staying patient, and putting in the effort to get what they needed. Days like this make you appreciate the process a little more.

Stay busy and hydrated out there!

03/17/2026

And the Oscar goes to...

Sunday night at the 98th Academy Awards, the short film “The Singers," produced by ASU alum David Breschel, won the Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.

In a rare moment in Oscars history, a tie was announced, and the award was shared with “Two People Exchanging Saliva.” It is only the 7th tie ever in Academy Awards history, across all categories. The Sidney Poitier New American Film School couldn’t be prouder of Breschel, a 2012 graduate of ASU’s film program.

“The Singers” began as a bold experiment in filmmaking: no script, non-actors discovered on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok, and inspiration drawn from a 175-year-old Russian short story. Shot on 35mm and built through improvisation, the film transforms a dingy dive bar into the unexpected setting for a powerful, soul-stirring singing competition.

03/17/2026

02/25/2026

Today at our B&H vendor showcase, students and faculty got hands-on with the latest in creative tech from Sony, Fujifilm, Sennheiser, Blackmagic Design, Tether Tools and more!

Students had the chance to test cameras, audio gear, lighting equipment and other professional creative technology and get their questions answered by industry experts. Many also signed up for the FREE EDU Advantage Program, unlocking 10–50% discounts for up to two years.

And of course… the giveaways. Prizes included a Canon swag bag, Rode gear, Saramonic Air, Fujifilm Instax Mini 41 + film, Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones and a Sennheiser wireless mic.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, brought their classes, explored the tables and entered the giveaways!

02/24/2026

The Latino Screen Series is back! Join The Sidney Poitier New American Film School for classics and hidden gems of Latino cinema presented on the big screen, as they’re meant to be seen. This spring, we’re proud to present:

Feb. 24: "Cronos” at Milagro Cinemas
March 24: “Danzón” at Milagro Cinemas
April 14: “From Dusk Till Dawn” at the Beaudry Theater at LA Center Studios
May 5: “Blood In, Blood Out” at Milagro Cinemas

All screenings are free! Sign up to reserve your seat today.

Film.asu.edu/events

02/13/2026

February is International Romance Month at The Poitier Film School

Join us for a free screening of "Mississippi Masala" (1991), directed by Mira Nair — yes, the iconic filmmaker who’s also the mom of Zohran Mamdani.

An in*******al love story set in the Deep South, starring Sarita Choudhury and Denzel Washington, it’s swoony, political and unforgettable. Don’t miss this global romance classic.

Thursday, February

02/02/2026

Love is in the air at the ASU MIX Center this February, starting with the 2000 Wong Kar-wai film “In the Mood for Love,” starring Tony Leung and Maggie Cheung as a man and woman in 1962 Hong Kong who discover their spouses are cheating on them, and then in their commiseration begin to develop feelings for one another.

One of the most ravishing films ever made, “In the Mood for Love” has come to be recognized as a major work of Asian cinema.

Thursday, February 12 at 6 p.m.
ASU MIX Center room 201

RSVP at film.asu.edu/events

12/16/2025

That’s a wrap on Fall 25! Congratulations to all our graduating Poitier Film School seniors. We celebrated their hard work Saturday to a sold-out crowd at the Fall Senior Showcase with family, friends, food and screenings of their finished Capstone films at .

Thank you to our Showcase jury members .redhorse and for helping us celebrate the next generation of filmmakers!

10/24/2025

Join us for a free screening of "Macario" on Wednesday, November 5th at 6:30 p.m. in Norwalk, CA

This fantastical 1960 classic was the first Mexican film to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. Poor, hungry peasant Macario wishes to have a good meal on the Day of the Dead. After his wife cooks him a turkey, he meets three apparations — the Devil, God and Death — who asks him to share his meal. This event is part of The Poitier Film School Latino Screening Series, showcasing gems of Latino Cinema in partnership with Milagro Cinemas and the Mexican Consulate (Consulado General de México en Los Ángeles).

RSVP at link in bio.