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February 4, 2:31 pm

Grammys 2023 Q&A: Grammy-nominated alumnus explores digital art, musical depth with 3D box set

This post was updated Oct. 5 at 9:07 p.m. Berit Gwendolyn Gilma delivers innovative 3D visions in a deluxe box set. The design media arts alumnus earned a Grammy nomination as art director of the limited package for “Big Mess,” the 2021 album by film composer and industrial rock singer-songwriter Danny Elfman. Read more...

Photo: Dressed in black Berit Gilma looks forward in a portrait. This year, the design media arts alumnus is nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Boxed or Special Limited Edition Package for her work as Art Director on Danny Elfman’s album, “Big Mess.” (Courtesy of Sven Gutjahr)

Arts, Film & TV

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February 4, 1:50 pm

Alumnus’s film ‘Lioness’ tributes Iranian feminist ‘Woman, Life, Freedom’ movement

This post was updated March 28 at 10:13 p.m. The film “Lioness” communicates the fundamental freedoms the women in Iran are denied. Written and directed by alumnus Arrad Rahgoshay, “Lioness (A Freedom Project for Iran)” stresses the humanitarian violations and injustices of the Islamic Republic of Iran, spearheading themes of freedom by displaying tenacious female figures. Read more...

Photo: Three woman look down in “Lioness.” The short film was written and directed by alumnus Arrad Rahgoshay. (Courtesy of “Lioness”)

Arts, Film & TV

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February 3, 6:09 pm

UCLA alumnus explores intersection between passion and expectation through film

This post was updated April 26 at 5:16 p.m. Thiago Leoni is bringing his filmmaking career to life, one frame at a time. The alumnus said he was drawn to storytelling since he was a child growing up in Brazil. Read more...

Photo: Thiago Leoni is seen through a rearview mirror. The Brazilian alumnus’ first short film is titled “Querido Espaço” or “Dear Blank” in English. (Courtesy of Thiago Leoni)

Arts, Lifestyle

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February 2, 9:24 pm

UCLA alumnus-founded brand provides affordable streetwear that reflects community

Daniel Luu is bringing streetwear to the city. Run by alumnus Daniel Luu, dvniel.luu is a streetwear brand founded in December 2021 that primarily sells hats but has also branched out to shoes, socks and other items at affordable prices. Read more...

Photo: Daniel Luu is the designer and founder behind his streetwear brand, dvniel.luu. The alumnus said his love for fashion and streetwear started in his childhood. (Courtesy of Daniel Luu)

Arts, Music, Theater & Fine Arts

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February 2, 9:17 pm

Student-led showcase ‘Metamorphosis’ explores transformation, interpretation

WACsmash 2023 is undergoing a metamorphosis on both a personal and global scale. An amalgamation of visual, performance and interactive art elements, this year’s student-led WACsmash, “Metamorphosis,” will be presented live in Kaufman Hall on Friday and Saturday, supplemented by a quarter-long gallery. Read more...

Photo: From left to right fourth-year dance and anthropology student Cheyenne Dixon, fourth-year dance student Amane Hirano and first-year dance student Maddie Skowronek move in different positions in a rehearsal for this year’s WACsmash. (Grace Wilson/Daily Bruin)

Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV

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January 31, 9:22 pm

Second Take: Class satire genre contrasts wealthy, working classes through dark comedy

Cinema’s clash of the classes paints a frightening portrait of a status-obsessed society. From rags-to-riches stories of the self-made man portrayed in movies such as “The Wolf of Wall Street” to cryptic depictions of the tiresome nature of consumerism shown in “Fight Club,” cinema has long tackled capitalism and its pitfalls. Read more...

Photo: (Isabella Lee/Illustrations Director)


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