Most people keep a diary to record their thoughts and express their feelings. Erick Oh grabs a pencil and draws. Read more...

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Erick Oh, a UCLA film and animation alumnus, has been nominated by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for his animated film, “Heart,” making him one of nine national finalists in this category.
Courtesy of ERICK OH

There's a new literary journal in town.
The Rattling Wall may sound like it took its name from a piece of literature, but in fact, its origins are much humbler. Read more...

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Albert Reyes’ art is featured in The Rattling Wall.
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When you hear the word "orphan," you most likely think of Annie, Oliver Twist or Harry Potter. But the UCLA Film & Television Archive sees the word as a rare film it wants to acquire. Read more...

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A KTLA news film of a César Chávez press conference is just one of the orphan films that will screen at the eighth biennial Orphan Film Symposium.

CREDIT:UCLA FILM & TELEVISION ARCHIVE

Walking down La Cienega Boulevard in West Hollywood, you might not notice the alleyway entrance to Largo at the Coronet, a 280-seat theater where the likes of singer-songwriter Fiona Apple and comedian Sarah Silverman have performed. Read more...

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Largo at the Coronet has featured artists like Fiona Apple.
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Five years ago, Joseph Holmes, political science undergraduate and urban planning doctorate alumnus, was sitting in a coffee shop with five of his friends. Read more...

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Alumnus Joseph Holmes recently published a new novel titled “Four Letter World,” about a 31-year-old attorney in San Francisco who worries about losing opportunities as he gets older. He will read a selection of the novel, which he published himself, on Wednesday in the Public Policy building.