Wednesday, Nov. 15 @ 7:30pm | Bill Cosford Cinema

Newsvision: Focus On the Everglades

Wednesday, Nov. 15 @ 8pm EST | Register for Zoom Link

Hollywood Waves: From Lifeguard to Exec. Producer of Baywatch with Gregory Bonann

The multi-faceted and accomplished Gregory Bonann has made waves in Hollywood throughout his career, now coming to The Academy for an open Q&A about his path from Lifeguard to Executive Producer!

Gregory’s lifeguarding background has always distinguished him in the filmmaking world, and made him a perfect mastermind behind the BayWatch franchise. Whether you’re wondering how to work aspects of your lived experience into film or just love going to the beach – this discussion is for you.

Workshops are FREE - at checkout use promo code AHSTUDENTS

Spring Registration Begins Nov. 6th

Looking for an elective? Check out these Special Topics courses to add to your spring schedule. 

CCA 594/CCA 795 | Tuesdays, 6:35pm - 9:20pm

Behind the Studio Walls: Master Class Series

Open to all SoC Majors. For more info email jml253@miami.edu

This course gives a creative & business overview of the entertainment industry across a wide range of professions through a series of master classes taught by Los Angeles-based experts in the fields of film, television, game design, journalism, and public relations. 

Paid Volunteer Opportunity

FilmGate Interactive Festival - Docents Needed

FilmGate Miami, a non-profit based in Miami,FL that empowers filmmakers, storytellers, and creators working in the traditional and immersive space. We are looking for docents for our upcoming Interactive Festival from 11/28 to 12/6! 

Apply Now. 

Deadline to submit - December 31, 2023

United Black Students & UTrailblazers Canes Black History Film Festival

The School of Communication is pleased to announce the inaugural United Black Students and UTrailblazers Canes Black History Film Festival. We seek short (5 minutes or less) films based on contents in the UTrailblazers Experience, current events, and/or Black student experience(s) on a multicultural campus.

Films awarded first place will receive $1500 and second place will receive $500. In addition, the filmmaker awarded first place will have a chance to attend the ’Canes Los Angeles Film Showcase in May 2024.

Deadline for submissions is December 31, 2023. For full details and submission guidelines, click to learn more.

Post Grad Plans

Teacher Accelerator Program (TAP) @ UM

1. Enroll Now. 

Enrolle in the Teacher Accelerator Program to begin a one-semester course which prepares aspiring educators to teach in K-12 classrooms. Visit teacheraccelerator.org

2. Paid Summer Internship

Earn $5,000 for a summer internship with Achieve Miami & Teach for America Miami-Dade.

3. Start Teaching. 

Obtain your initial certification, and secure a teaching position in Miami-Dade County Public Schools. 

4. Ongoing Mentorship.

Participants will have access to professional development opportunites resoures & networking opportunities. 

Volunteer Opportunity

Mentoring America Corp. | Dedicated to Educational Empowerment

Mentoring America, a non-profit organization founded and run by UM students. Mentoring America is dedicated to offering free, one-on-one college counseling to high school students, particularly those from underprivileged backgrounds. Click to view their flyer and learn more!