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.

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.

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

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, 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.

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.

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

Friday, October 18th, 3:30 pm E105 AJB

Associate Professor Dean Bakopoulos has been collaborating with Jennifer Buckley (English) on a new series based on playwright Anton Chekhov and actress Olga Knipper.

The film will premier October 2024 at the Refocus Film Festival at FilmScene.