Emerson Los Angeles

05/08/2026

With students soon to graduate 🫶🎉 we’re looking back at some of the coolest things they got to do this semester. From shooting films to premiering at film festivals, it’s been a rewarding semester here in LA!

04/28/2026

Stephany Gonzalez ‘26, a School of Film, Television, and Media Arts major, made the most of her remote internship at Ticker this semester—tapping into campus workspaces and showing up to networking events to build meaningful connections. ✨

04/25/2026

Marielle Mier ‘26, a Theater and Performance major and Journalism minor, has spent the semester interning at Venture Entertainment Partners. A native New Yorker and first-gen actress of Cuban-Mexican descent, she’s excited to be part of the Spring 2026 Actor’s Showcase: TOTAL RESET.

04/23/2026

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Emerson College has been named by Variety as an honoree in its 2026 Top Film Schools list 🏆

Variety editors reviewed top entertainment education schools for this year’s list, evaluating each program’s current offerings, including courses, instructors, and entertainment-focused training across film, music, TV, and related fields. Emerson College was singled out for its strong bicoastal approach that provides students with access to industry-standard soundstages, labs and production suites, while addressing new AI technology.

Check out the full list here: https://variety.com/2026/film/focus/education-impact-report-2026-1236726484/

04/21/2026

Business of Creative Enterprises (BCE) major A.B. Fernandez ‘26 () has had quite the semester at Emerson LA! From interning at the production company Unwell to attending a Grammy Week event 🎶 to hearing Chloé Zhao speak on campus—learn why she chose to live and learn at Emerson LA. 💫

04/15/2026

Sydney Swann ‘26, a Journalism major and and Public Relations minor, takes us through her day as a social media intern at ARRAY.

03/31/2026

Thanks to all the alumni and students who showed up to hear from these experts on content creation! 🙌🔆

03/28/2026

This week, we were proud to partner with the to host Prom Day, an event that brings more than 200 unhoused LAUSD students from more than 70 schools to our campus. Students were able to select everything needed for prom—from dresses to accessories—completely free of charge. Thanks to the Emerson LA students and alumni who volunteered at the event. 💜

03/09/2026

Lights, camera, Slamdance 🎬✨

Students from Emerson Los Angeles stepped into the heart of the indie film world at the Slamdance Film Festival, networking with filmmakers, attending screenings, and sharing their own work! Haley Gabelsberg ‘26 takes us through her experience at , including speaking on a panel.

Read more about Haley’s experience, and students and whose films were featured at the festival in today.emerson.edu.

11/19/2025

Each November we celebrate First-Generation College Celebration Day, highlighting the contributions and success of first-gen students, faculty, and staff. 💫 To mark the occasion, we brought together students, , and staff to chat, play games, and share experiences.