Curious about the future of work? Join the Alumni Association’s virtual panel on Portfolio Careers in the Gig Economy! Hear from alums Darian Symoné Harvin ’13, Dalton Pate ’20 & Terri Trespicio MFA '02 on how they’ve built careers through flexibility and variety. Link in bio!

Emerson's Kai Luo MFA ’24 and Yinuo “Chloe” Liu ’25 recently showcased their work at the prestigious San Sebastián International Film Festival. Luo’s Holy Ghost Conversation explores connection and honesty, while Liu’s Milky White reflects on resilience and family. More in bio.

New Film by Emerson's journalism & VMA faculty Erin Trahan Premiered at GlobeDocs! Trahan premiered Dukakis: Recipe for Democracy, a short film following former Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis, where Dukakis explores what it means to be a true public servant

Get in the Halloween spirit with this lineup of frightening films, spooky shows and bone-chilling books made by our very own Emerson alumni!

Dive into America’s civic journey with a FREE screening of Join or Die, a documentary exploring the power of social connections, the decline of community ties and the fate of democracy. Stay after for a discussion led by Interim Dean of Grad Studies Kimberly McLarin.

On October 16, actor Penn Badgley and therapist Dr. Nura Mowzoon brought their Can We Talk? series to Emerson’s Cutler Majestic Theatre. The Discussion explored how acting and the arts can facilitate personal and professional development. Did you attend?

Congratulations to VMA Associate Professor Mike Ryan on the North American distribution of his film, The Ballad of Suzanne Césaire, through Cinema Guild! It’s 1 of 5 films Cinema Guild will release in 2025 & the only American title. Keep an eye out for screenings near you soon!

Dylan Jack, an accomplished drummer, jazz musician and Performing Arts Affiliated Faculty member, is set to release Winter Panes with the Dylan Jack Quartet! Celebrate the holiday season with Winter Panes, streaming on November 15.

Join us on Nov 13 for WPLs Scholar Lecture Series and the launch of Dr. Rachel Dunn Zhang’s book Reimagining Constancy in the English Civil Wars. Discover how writers used “constancy” to navigate themes of monarchy, religion, and change. RSVP in bio.

Emerson Comedic Arts Affiliated faculty member Tripp Whetsell ’94 celebrates the life and legacy of fellow alum Norman Lear ’44 in his new book, Norman Lear: His Life & Times. Hitting shelves tomorrow, November 12th!

Less than a year after graduating from Emerson, Alex Serino Alex Serino is making his Broadway debut. Starting November 12, Serino ’24 will step into the role of Albus Severus Potter, in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.

If you have any achievements from this semester that you want to highlight on the School of the Arts socials, check the link in our bio!

In Emerson Today, VMA Assistant Professor Peter Flynn reflects on his new film, Film is Dead, Long Live Film!, exploring the magic of analog, and how hands-on experience with film deepens Emerson students’ understanding of cinema history. Airing on Turner Classic Movies Nov 17th

Our new Arts Calendar makes promoting your Emerson arts events easier than ever! Designed as a resource for the whole Emerson community, the calendar is a one-stop shop for students, faculty, staff, and visitors to discover Emerson art-related events on and off campus.

In Celebration of International Education Week, Senior Scholar-in-Residence & Graduate Program Director James Lane curated The IEW International Film Festival to feature films created by Emerson’s global community. See you at 6 pm for this FREE event!

Tyler Taormina ’13, known for his surreal, thought-provoking films, is back with his latest feature, Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point, out now. It is an unconventional take on family, memories, Christmas, and the American tradition of excess. Read more at the link in our bio.

Reminder!! You can also find us on: Instagram: instagram.com/emersonsoarts/ Threads: threads.net/@emersonsoarts Facebook: facebook.com/ECSoArts And now BlueSky: emersonsoarts.bsky.social

Join WLP Assistant Professor Pelin Kivrak online at 7:30 PM ET for an intimate conversation about Orhan Pamuk’s recent release, Memories of Distant Mountains. Gain insights into the editing process, why Pamuk’s journal is "not in chronological but in emotional order,” & more.

Enjoy your time off this week, Emersonians! If you have any student achievements, remember to share them with us using the link in our bio.

Lila Limongi's first undergraduate article will soon be published with mentorship and editing assistance from Assistant VMA Prof Leah Vonderheide. Congrats, Lila!!