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''Earthlings''

Crafting the cosmos: UNCSA alumni reach for the stars with 'Earthlings'

"Earthlings," a sci-fi short film by alumni Erwick D'Souza and Dimitri Dyó, pushes the boundaries of storytelling with a blend of high-concept science fiction and raw human emotion, inviting viewers to experience the "astronaut effect" without ever leaving Earth.

2025 Golden Globes celebrate UNCSA alumni in film and TV success

UNCSA alumni took center stage at the 2025 Golden Globes, contributing to award-winning productions like "The Penguin," "The Substance" and "Wicked." From directing to costume design to casting, their artistry helped shape this year's celebrated cinematic achievements.

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2024 in review: New leadership, 30 years of Filmmaking and national awards

2024 at UNCSA was a year of milestones and achievements. From welcoming new leadership and celebrating 30 years of filmmaking to earning national awards and forging exciting partnerships, explore the standout moments that defined our year.

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Building the future of the arts

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Empower emerging artists who will shape the future of creativity

UNCSA is building the future of the arts by educating the next generation of creative innovators. With extraordinary accomplishments propelling us, we are poised to reach new heights.

Alumni Success

From backstage to the limelight, discover how UNCSA alumni are making their mark in the world.

From UNCSA to Broadway and beyond, choreographer and School of Dance alumna Camille A. Brown (B.F.A. '01) stays true to her own voice as her vision grows.

Though many know Visual Arts alumna Hunter Schafer (H.S. '17) for her “Euphoria” work, fans can now see her on the big screen in her first big-screen debut, the highly anticipated film “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes.”

From Broadway and TV to podcasts, it’s safe to say that School of Drama alumnus Wesley Taylor (B.F.A. '08) likes to stay busy. Most recently, he joined the cast of the Emmy-winning Hulu original series "Only Murders in the Building."

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School of Music alumna Jessica McJunkins (B.M. '09) has shared the stage with symphonies, ensembles and music royalty — including Beyonce, Jay-Z and Stevie Wonder.

School of Design & Production alumnus Randy Rees' current career is out of this world. No, literally. The 1999 graduate is helping SpaceX revolutionize space technology and is using his UNCSA training to do it.

Every day, visual Arts alumnus Connor Matz (H.S. '12) blends together his love of fashion and visual arts at work as visual windows and interior director for Saks Fifth Avenue’s flagship store in Manhattan.

School of Filmmaking alumnus Danny McBride (B.F.A '99) delivers laughs and thrills as a multi-faceted filmmaker. His recent work includes executive producer of the "Halloween" reboot and creator and star of "The Righteous Gemstones."

School of Design & Production alumnus Paul Tazewell (B.F.A. '86) has designed costumes for nearly two dozen Broadway shows, including the smash hit "Hamilton: An American Musical."