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 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 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 2022 AlumniDU grads' film to debutDirected by Denison grads, 'Poser' premiered at Tribeca this spring. The film highlights the Columbus underground music scene.Date: June 1, 2022 AlumniMedha Jaishanker '06 consults and produces in Hollywood"My true passions in life are connecting the dots, community building, and championing the underdog": Film consultant & producer Medha Jaishanker.Date: April 7, 2022 2021 AlumniDU Cinema alumni film to debut at TribecaPoser, a production by members of the Denison Class of 2014, has been accepted to the Tribeca Film Festival.Date: April 21, 2021 AlumniBrock Babcock '03 wins Grammy for recordingBrock Babcock '03 won a Latin Grammy for Best Classical Album.Date: March 8, 2021 AlumniOn the set of "Bridgerton" with Greg Evans '97Shonda Rhimes taps cinema alum Greg Evans '97 once again to edit new hit "Bridgerton."Date: February 16, 2021 2020 AlumniRedford funds Filmmaker Kurt Vincent '06Kurt Vincent '06 gets funding from the Redford Center for his newest film, A Park in Brooklyn.Date: October 21, 2020 AlumniLogan Floyd '16: Cinematography in L.A.Cinema major Logan Floyd '16 is in L.A. pursuing his dream of storytelling through cinematography. Next stop, an MFA at American Film Institute.Date: July 22, 2020 Alumni"Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President"Dave Kirkpatrick '93 is a producer on the new documentary 'Jimmy Carter Rock & Roll President.'Date: June 30, 2020 AlumniGreg Evans '97 directs episode of Grey's AnatomyGreg Evans '97 directed a recent episode of Grey's Anatomy, 'A Diagnosis.'Date: February 24, 2020 AlumniMatt Morton '99: a pivotal role in "Apollo 11" Composer Matt Morton '99 shares his inside view from the making of "Apollo 11."Date: January 29, 2020 AlumniMarc Sloboda gets production deal with Fox, and Will ArnettMarc Sloboda, Evan Hill, and Nick Bailey, all Denison class of 2009, are collaborating on a new project that you'll be able to catch on Fox.Date: January 23, 2020 2019 AlumniTrue fact — Jeffrey Hatcher '80 authored "The Good Liar"Screen playwright Jeffrey Hatcher '80 shares behind-the-scenes intel about "the Good Liar," starring Helen Mirren and Ian McKellenDate: November 24, 2019 AlumniRobert Levine '00 to Write & Produce Jeff Bridges ShowCinema major Robert Levine '00 is co-writer and executive producer for a new FX series, “The Old Man,” starring Jeff Bridges.Date: July 25, 2019
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.
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.’
Where We Go Documenting Lives in Rwanda Alex Lopez '19 has been filming in Rwanda over the past two summers, telling the story of a young man with HIV.
How We Learn Documenting Hope Alexis Lopez '19 traveled to Rwanda this summer as a part of Denison's Summer Scholars program.
How We Learn Capital City Venue for Cinema Students Columbus, Ohio, offers easy access to great urban opportunities, including a professional venue for Denison cinema students.
Where We Go Alumni Crew on Cinematic High Seas Wherever you go, whatever you're doing, chances are pretty good there's a Denison connection.
Experiential Learning A Q & A with cinema major Isaac Ward ’25 A Denison Film Festival project was inspired by a late-night brainstorm in Prague. Read more
In the News Brett Reiter ’14 leads Cinema Columbus Film Festival The festival features films made in Ohio and across the globe, including Denison cinema student Tyler Nguyen’s short film, "Stuck in Frame." Read more
In the News Natalie Casa ’27 debuts original musical comedy in Cleveland Film major Natalie Casa and her twin sister Sophia wrote and produced “Ship Show," a musical comedy described as "hilarious and heartwarming." Read more