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Laura Priale exemplifies the exquisite mesh between body movement and cinematic art. Her work as a filmmaker and artist is one of few that manages to transform the visual media into something that enthralls all the senses. During this interview, and being able to see her work more closely, it became clear that Priale’s message through her art is something that will transcend a whole new genre for young filmmakers.

Early promotional image for “The Phone Booth.” The world is full of tough obstacles, especially for filmmaking prospects who will inevitably face tough competition in the arts and entertainment. However, this group of film students-turned-filmmakers is not only unafraid of these challenges but also embraces them, using uncertainty as their motivation.

Behind-the-Scene photo of Rose Tuttle during the making of her upcoming Lady Gaga-inspired music video/documentary. You were a theatre kid for a long time, but sometime in high school, you switched your passion toward filmmaking. What made you come to that decision? It’s one of those things that has always been with me. My mom is a photographer, and when I was three or four, I got creative with her iPod. I made little videos of myself, my brother, and my friends.

Self Portrait, 18x24in, Oil on canvas, 2022. Izzy Boronat, a graduate in Fine Arts from Georgia Southern, creates oil paintings that explore the juxtaposition between classical techniques and themes of lowbrow art. Influenced by her mother who also studied art but never pursued it as a career, Boronat’s inspiration often stems from her passion for those closest to her.

Katie Wang (left), Seraphina Edwards (middle) and Olivia Lee (right), students in scientific illustration at the University of Georgia, stand in front of a wall of scientific sketches at scientific illustration exhibit (Photo/ Mattea Brown) Seraphina Edwards, Katie Wang, Olivia Lee, and Lily Toll, along with several other scientific illustration majors at the University of Georgia, presented a gallery of their work in partnership with Augusta University to highlight their technical skill and...

Photo by Lucia Pillari (@official_looch_) Each year, eccentric fashion personalities make their biannual pilgrimage to Manhattan, floating around the runways of New York Fashion Week. From February 11th-16th, it is a magical time in the city, one I wouldn’t want to miss. It’s a culmination of design genius, flair, and some of the best afterparties the East Coast offers.

Christian on the set of Sovereign (top right) directing Nick Offerman (center). Why do we watch movies? I think it’s for the same reasons that anybody goes to a museum, or to a concert, or watches a ballet. Involved is a desire to be seen and heard, potentially satisfied by what’s to come on screen and the emotions invoked by movement and sound. Could that extend to the artist that makes/does/portrays art?

Burke walked into Houston Hall wearing an outfit straight out of a Ralph Lauren ad, and met me with a firm handshake. I tried to reconcile the image of the great composer who was a finalist in Kaleidoscope Orchestra’s Call for Scores and the second-place winner of the prestigious Prix d’Ete Competition at the Peabody Institute with the man I stood before. Meeting Andrew for the first time was encountering structure, class, and composure.

For the past 20 years, Korean students at the University of Pennsylvania have created a safe haven for other talented East Asian students to showcase their musical talent. From biology labs to decrepit basements on Locust Walk and frat parties, their presence has expanded, carrying forward a legacy of experimentation and cultural representation.

Recently, I spoke with the writer Gabriel Furshong, who has just released a collection of poems detailing his experiences in Guatemala, engaging with the complex history of its people and the violence detailed throughout. He and I discussed the impacts of several moments in both Guatemalan and his own history, and how each of these aspects influenced the work he has put out and the importance in keeping history in more current discussions through art.