Friday, September 25

Head in the Clouds 2022: Returning, new artists captivate crowds at Day 1 of festival

This post was updated Aug. 22 at 2:57 p.m. Head in the Clouds is floating once again. Hosted by music label 88rising, the Head In The Clouds Music and Arts Festival took over Brookside at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena Saturday and Sunday. Read more...

Photo: The Head In The Clouds Music and Arts Festival returned to the Rose Bowl Saturday, kicking off the weekend with performances from keshi, Jay Park, mxmtoon and MILLI, pictured from left to right. (Megan Cai/Assistant Photo editor)


UCLA Film & Television Archive celebrates ‘nasty women’ of 1900s film industry

The UCLA Film & Television Archive is turning up the volume on silent cinema’s first “nasty women.” On Sunday, the UCLA Film & Television Archive will conclude “Cinema’s First Nasty Women,” a film series centered on rebellious, pioneering female protagonists with screenings of the silent films “Le ménage Dranem” and “Phil-for-Short.” Curated by Maggie Hennefeld, Laura Horak and Elif Rongen-Kaynakçi, the series contains 27 of the 99 silent films in the co-curators’ collection of the same name ahead of its DVD release Sept. Read more...

Photo: On Sunday, the UCLA Film & Television Archive will conclude its “Cinema’s First Nasty Women” series. (Courtesy of Le ménage Dranem)




Alumnus’s business Ang3larts showcases personality through artistic creations

This post was updated on 8/14/2022 at 6:45 p.m. Like the theme of her pieces, Ang3larts came naturally to Angela Dugan. Through her business Ang3larts, the alumnus sells handmade items of mixed media, ranging from crochet to illustrated prints, both online and at outdoor venues. Read more...

Photo: Alumnus Angela Dugan poses with one of her tote bags sold through her business, Ang3larts. Dugan said the brand acted as a creative outlet for her during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Jenny Xu/Daily Bruin)


‘Fishbowl’ film gives intersectional glimpse of Asian American, LGBTQ+ stories

This post was updated on 8/14/2022 at 6:50 p.m. “Fishbowl” gives viewers an intimate look at the scrutiny found within Asian American cultures. The coming-of-age short film, directed by alumnus Jacqueline Chan, follows two American teenagers, Natalie and Joanne, who have returned home from college for the Chinese New Year holiday. Read more...

Photo: Centered on the romantic relationship between two best friends, “Fishbowl” aims to open up the conversation regarding the LGBTQ+ community. (Courtesy of Akina Van de Velde)


Jennifer Chang to join theater department, hopes to inspire diversity in program

This post was updated on 8/14/2022 at 6:43 p.m. Jennifer Chang is ready to direct the next generation of theater students. This fall, the director, writer and actor will join UCLA’s theater department as an associate professor, teaching courses in physical and advanced acting. Read more...

Photo: Jennifer Chang poses in front of blue background. The writer, director and actor will join the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television this fall. (Courtesy of Erik Carter)