Spring 2026 Events

Projects & Participation Kick-off 
Wednesday, Jan. 21, 7:30pm, Kiplinger Theatre 

Join us for a general information session where you can explore various ways to participate in PMA's live and mediated productions. Meet faculty and student directors who will share insights about their projects and casting requirements. 

Free and open to the public. Tickets are not required.

 

Festival 24 
Saturday, Jan. 24, 7:30pm, Flex Theatre 

Festival 24 features an array of plays written, directed, rehearsed, and performed by students in just 24 hours! Free and open to the public. Tickets are not required.

 

Cornell in Los Angeles Information Sessions 
Monday, Feb. 2, 5pm, Film Forum 
Wednesday, Feb. 4, 5pm, Film Forum 
Wednesday, Feb. 11, 5pm, Zoom  

Cornell in Los Angeles is a new study away semester open to all Cornell undergraduate students! Spend the Spring 2027 semester in the global entertainment capital, earning Cornell class credits and having signature L.A. experiences offered by the Department of Performing and Media Arts! Join PMA for one of the information sessions to find out more about the program and the applications details. Applications will be accepted April 1-May 1, 2026.

 

Aster Film Festival 
Saturday, Feb. 21, Time TBD, Film Forum  
Sunday, Feb. 22, Time TBD, Film Forum 

Formerly known as the Centrally Isolated Film Festival (CIFF), is organized by the Phi Chapter of Delta Kappa Alpha (DKA). The festival celebrates and connects emerging student filmmakers from the U.S. across various disciplines, including narrative, documentary, animation, and experimental films, with a runtime of under 20 minutes. 

 

Professional Directions: Kyle Abraham 
Thursday, March 5, 5:30pm – 6:30pm, Zoom 

 

Spring Dance Showcase
Friday, March 20, 7:30pm
Saturday, March 21, 2:00pm 
Flex Theatre 

 

Image and Sound 
Friday, April 10, 7:30pm  
Saturday, April 11, 7:30pm  
Kiplinger Theatre 

 

Earth Symposium 
Thursday, April 23, Time TBD
Friday, April 24, Time TBD
Saturday, April 25, Time TBD
Location TBD 

 

Honors Thesis Screening 
Thursday, May 7, 5pm, Kiplinger Theatre 

 

Student Film Screening 
Friday, May 8, 5pm, Kiplinger Theatre 

 

PMA Commencement 
Friday, May 22, 2pm-4pm, Kiplinger Theatre

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