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Cinematic Arts faculty and staff among those identified as making a difference

As the University of Iowa prepares to celebrate the Class of 2025, we would like to recognize and appreciate the outstanding faculty and staff who have played pivotal roles in shaping the success of our graduating students.
Reed Niebauer and Angel Boateng

Meet the spring 2025 CLAS commencement speakers

Cinematic Arts graduating students, Reed Niebaur and Angel Boateng will speak at the morning and afternoon ceremonies.
Grace Smith

Cinema photojournalism grad looks for new angles

Thursday, May 8, 2025
After an award-winning stint as a photographer with The Daily Iowan and the opportunity to document a historic women’s basketball tournament run, Grace Smith is continuing to pursue creative visual storytelling — and to photograph a favorite Iowa baller.
Patrick Wimp directing students

CA faculty member offers first of its kind collaborative directing course between cinematic arts and theatre arts

Wednesday, April 23, 2025
In his two first semesters at the University of Iowa, cinematic arts associate professor of instruction Patrick Wimp brings his expertise in the film industry to his students.
Students work on a production exercise in the Becker Communication Studies Building in Iowa City on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.

Filmmakers around Iowa City utilize the uniquely supportive community

Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Arman Hodasefat, teaching assistant in the Department of Cinematic Arts and an independent filmmaker, utilizes the support systems that make filmmaking so accessible in Iowa City.
Presenters at FilmScene

Bijou Film Board makes cinema accessible to all University of Iowa students

Monday, April 7, 2025
The Bijou Film Board is a non-profit, student-run organization dedicated to the exhibition of independent, foreign, and classic cinema.
Paula Amad

CA faculty member named 2025 Hubbard-Walder honoree

Paula Amad, an associate professor of film studies in the Department of Cinematic Arts, was selected by the Council on Teaching to receive the 2025 Hubbard-Walder Award for Excellence in Teaching.
Dean Bakopoulos

CLAS cinematic arts associate professor helps students make connections in the screenwriting industry

Monday, February 24, 2025
Dean Bakopoulos, associate professor in the Department of Cinematic Arts, currently teaches “Topics in Screenwriting” and is working on developing an introductory course in TV writing for non-majors.
Michael Cowan teaching History of Animation

Cinematic Arts classes allow students to explore different areas of study

Monday, February 17, 2025
Associate professor Chris Goetz explores video games and identity, while professor and DEO Michael Cowan introduces students to new types of animation and animation from around the world in his general education course CINE 2626: History of Animation.
Alice Rau and Cole Gaffney

Cinematic Arts Alum Nominated for Grammy Award

Monday, January 27, 2025
Alicia Rau and Cole Gaffney are nominated in the categories Best Children’s Music Album and Best-Spoken Word Album, respectively.