Join Runway CEO Cris Valenzuela and Lionsgate Executive Rachel Cooper for a March Speaker Series event at The Sidney Poitier New American Film School: “AI Is a New Camera: The Normalization of Magic in the Era of Machine Intelligence." This hybrid-format fireside chat explores how we adapt when extraordinary capabilities become ordinary, and what it means for creativity, truth and human identity when machine intelligence is as ubiquitous as the lens.
We are excited to offer this exclusive, advance screening of the new documentary, "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist" presented by Focus Features in collaboration with ASU's The GAME School, MIX Center and The Sidney Poitier New American Film School.
Please note that the event timeline is subject to change.
Admitted students are invited to a special screening hosted by The Sidney Poitier New American Film School, celebrating the career and singular artistry of the late David Lynch. This exclusive event features a curated presentation of one of Lynch’s most influential works, his debut film Eraserhead (1977). Created while Lynch was a student at the American Film Institute and produced on a shoestring budget, the film initially received little attention upon release but later rose to cult-classic status through years of midnight screenings.
On behalf of the National Organization of Minority Architecture Students (NOMAS), in celebration of Black History Month, we invite you to a special film screening of Hollywood's Architect: The Paul R. Williams Story.
Join us for a screening of The Grocery List Show, a film that explores the role food plays in shaping our memories and identities. After the screening, participants will be invited to take part in a guided discussion where they share stories about their favorite childhood snacks and the memories connected to them.
Please bring a snack that was meaningful to you growing up, although it is not required! We'll also have various cultural snacks available. The goal is to reflect on how food connects us to our past, sparks nostalgia, and helps us understand one another’s experiences.
This 1991 Spanish-language Mexican drama directed by María Novaro tells the story of Julia (María Rojo), a telephone switchboard operator who takes joy in Danzón dancing. For years, she has danced every Wednesday with Carmelo (Daniel Rergis), a silent partner who disappears without a trace. Realizing how important he’s become to her, Julia goes on a journey to search for Carmelo - and herself.
Admitted film students in Los Angeles are invited to step inside the studio at the Los Angeles Center Studio for an exclusive, hands-on experience with lunch. Guided by faculty and staff, you will explore professional equipment, see the studio in action, and learn how projects move from concept to production.
The afternoon begins with lunch at LACS Grand Café, followed by a behind-the-scenes studio tour and interactive demonstration.
Join us for a special screening of The Librarians, a powerful documentary that examines the front lines of intellectual freedom, censorship, and the evolving role of libraries in our communities.
Following the film, we’ll move beyond the events on screen to explore the broader human, social and institutional implications raised by the story. How do these issues shape our schools, universities, and public spaces? What responsibilities do institutions carry—and what does this moment ask of us?
Come for the film. Stay for the conversation.
Borderlands Cinematic Arts and The Sidney Poitier New American Film School present the world premiere of Akira Boch’s feature-length documentary “Let the City Speak: The Sonic Journey of Quetzal,” in partnership with the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center in downtown Los Angeles. Emmy award-winning Chicano rock band Quetzal emerged from East LA’s vibrant 1990s music scene and would eventually abandon the music industry to chart their own course, aligning their art with activism.