Academics Cinema What's Happening What's Happening Get the latest news and updates related to Cinema at Denison University. Navigate Cinema About Degree Requirements Courses Facilities Facilities Information on facilities & equipment for Cinema students at Denison University Production Equipment Center Honors, Awards & Scholarships Alumni & Careers Faculty & Staff Forms, Policies, Publications - All - Alumni Announcements & Updates 2025 What's Happening Bridging generations through filmFinding connections through the Denison summer Artist-in-Residence program at Otterbein SeniorLife Date: November 12, 2025 StudentsFrom Hanoi to Granville: the making of a cinematographerCritique and community led Tyler Nguyen ’27 to create award-winning films.Date: October 27, 2025 In the News Filmmaker Ori Segev ’14 honored by Greater Columbus Arts CouncilSegev was one of only four Columbus artists recognized at the highest level for his work, which often blends music and film.Date: August 15, 2025 Denison Magazine Getting into the roomCaitlin Hodson ’12 wowed Denison professors with the range and maturity of her writing. As evidenced by her work, she remains a kid at heart.Date: May 2, 2025 Experiential LearningA Q & A with cinema major Isaac Ward ’25A Denison Film Festival project was inspired by a late-night brainstorm in Prague.Date: April 23, 2025 AlumniBrett Reiter ’14 leads Cinema Columbus Film FestivalThe festival features films made in Ohio and across the globe, including Denison cinema student Tyler Nguyen’s short film, "Stuck in Frame."Date: April 7, 2025 2024 In the News Natalie Casa ’27 debuts original musical comedy in ClevelandFilm major Natalie Casa and her twin sister Sophia wrote and produced “Ship Show," a musical comedy described as "hilarious and heartwarming."Date: July 24, 2024 In the News Cleveland landmark Cinematheque co-founder John Ewing ’73 retiresEwing had screened more than 9000 films on the Cleveland Institute of Art campus since the repertory theater launched in 1986.Date: May 17, 2024 2023 AlumniAlum Gina Marie Ezzone's path from Denison to NetflixEzzone came to Denison with a clear goal in mind — to become a filmmaker.Date: October 24, 2023 Announcements & UpdatesStudent Commencement Speaker: Yaz Simpson '23Psychology and cinema major Yaz Simpson '23 has been selected as the 2023 Student Commencement Speaker.Date: April 11, 2023 Denison Magazine To go proudly and boldly into the worldFor these high-achieving ’90s graduates, an education on The Hill was about exploring, stumbling, adapting — and thriving.Date: February 6, 2023 2022 Denison Magazine Meet Me in TribecaLoose Films started with one camera purchased on credit. Their film Poser made its debut at one of the most prestigious film festivals in the country.Date: February 21, 2022 2021 NewslettersTheatre and cinema building historiesThis article on the former Theatre Arts building and the Cinema House is the second in a series of articles on the history of Denison’s Arts QuadDate: November 23, 2021 2016 Announcements & UpdatesDepartment of Cinema Spring 2016 EventsVisiting filmmakers, artists' residency, and the 41st Denison Film Festival lined up for Spring schedule.Date: February 12, 2016
Denison Magazine Getting into the room Caitlin Hodson ’12 wowed Denison professors with the range and maturity of her writing. As evidenced by her work, she remains a kid at heart.
Denison Magazine To go proudly and boldly into the world For these high-achieving ’90s graduates, an education on The Hill was about exploring, stumbling, adapting — and thriving.
Hollywood close-up Cinema students toured studios and met with alumni in the film industry to get a first-hand perspective of life as a filmmaker.
Denison Magazine Meet Me in Tribeca Loose Films started with one camera purchased on credit. Their film Poser made its debut at one of the most prestigious film festivals in the country.
Finding hope in politics There's no time to be bleak, but we can still be “real,” says Skye Wallin ‘11 about his documentary “American Gadfly.”
On the Way to LA Cinema major Arman Meinecke '21 is a cinematic storyteller with great experiences that give him a leg up in the film industry.
Monkey business hits Broadway Musical composer Bryan Blaskie '09 shares his thoughts about the bright lights of Broadway and why getting a bad grade can actually be a good thing.
Award-winning filmmaker shares storytelling insights Finding a story is never a passive process. It's done by trial and error, and with an eye on shifting circumstances.
Temporary Humans Three Denisonians team up to create an animated series that’s been picked up by Will Arnett.
Building Public Speaking Skills Hannah Bennet ’21 and Mohamed El-Sayed ’20 get great public speaking experience after a course that features a lot of listening.
Playing with Fire Dan Ewen ’96 had to keep faith in his work for more than a decade for Playing with Fire, a 96-minute movie that took more than 12 years to make.
Behind the scenes of 'The Lion King' Mo Stemen '07 shares some stories and tips (hobbies can become a business) from her vantage point inside the production of "The Lion King"
Where We Go Making her mark at Netflix Lizzie Kunkle ’14 has earned her stripes in the cinema world — today she’s working on watercooler-buzz like ‘The Ted Bundy Tapes.’
What's Happening Bridging generations through film Finding connections through the Denison summer Artist-in-Residence program at Otterbein SeniorLife Read more
Students From Hanoi to Granville: the making of a cinematographer Critique and community led Tyler Nguyen ’27 to create award-winning films. Read more
In the News Filmmaker Ori Segev ’14 honored by Greater Columbus Arts Council Segev was one of only four Columbus artists recognized at the highest level for his work, which often blends music and film. Read more