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Iowa helped pioneer film studies—and today, you can hone your craft and find your voice in America’s best small city for the arts.
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Iowa’s cinematic arts programs prepare you to think critically, create boldly, and lead in a changing media world.
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News and announcements
CLAS industry professionals bring tomorrow's creative industries into today's classrooms
Monday, August 24, 2026
From literary agents to filmmakers, the Industry Professionals in the Arts and Humanities program gives students direct access to the professionals shaping today's creative industries.
Reflections and Gratitude on 29 Years of Teaching, Learning, and Community
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
After nearly three decades of teaching, mentoring, and shaping Film Studies at the University of Iowa, Corey Creekmur has written a reflection on his career and the communities that supported it. His retrospective looks back on the courses, collaborations, and creative work that defined his time in Cinematic Arts.
Cinema alumnus helping the next generation of Cinema students succeed
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
From crash-course lessons to project guidance and support, Kelvin Nucico, Instructional Services Coordinator for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, is committed to helping students from start to finish.