Reflecting a kaleidoscope of identities, Mirrorball Productions is shining its light on campus’ underrepresented artists.
Stepping into its first full year as a campus organization, the film production company is embracing inclusivity and exploration, president of Mirrorball Productions Javeon Shannon said, honoring its founding mission to nurture a space for artists of all backgrounds to share their stories.

This post was updated Sept. 2 at 8:01 p.m.
Frame by frame, Abigail Alonso is bringing Native American representation to the screen.
In July, the animation graduate student served as a panelist at the 20th San Diego International Children’s Film Festival, held in conjunction with the annual San Diego Comic Convention.

As temperatures rise, cinema’s best films are being uncovered.
Movie theaters will offer a chilling escape from the scorching heat this summer. Thrillers, comedies and coming-of-age nostalgia films will be released throughout this year’s most vibrant months.

This post was updated July 14 at 5:11 p.m.
Summer is the perfect time to try new things, including making fresh additions to repetitive playlists.
In every genre imaginable, a host of new musicians and rising performers are offering dynamic tracks worth listening to.

Summer is heating up with a fiery lineup of talented artists playing shows across Los Angeles.
From hip-hop hitmakers of yesteryear to former boy band members, with sets from rising Generation-Z artists and acclaimed indie favorites also on the calendar, venues of all sizes across the city will be hosting can’t-miss artists this season.

Blurring the line between game design and art, Wantong Yao is delineating her artistic identity through digital simulations.
Challenging perceptions of new media, the design media arts MFA candidate said she utilizes 3D coding and machine learning to craft simulated experiences, translating her personal realities into a digital format.

This post was updated June 1 at 11:36 p.m.
Correction: The original version of this article incorrectly stated that 13 acts and the comedy troupe Company were meant to participate in Spring Sing.

This post was updated May 30 at 5:20 p.m.
As the credits roll on their undergraduate careers, UCLA’s graduating class of actors bring their talents to the spotlight.

This post was updated April 25 at 8:42 p.m.
The Latine Film and Theatre Association is uprooting societal stereotypes in its upcoming Night of Cultura.
Gracing the Northwest Campus Auditorium stage April 26 and 27, the annual two-day event will showcase a combination of short films and plays, entirely produced by Latine artists on campus.

This post was updated April 18 at 7:39 p.m.
Theater’s biggest names will be springing into action this season.
As the sun shines brighter, vibrant productions will be flowering across Los Angeles stages.