IMA alumna Kayoko Nakamura’s VR work “Cocolo” Gospel in Harlem will be showing at the International Center of Photography group exhibition. Opening: Friday, June 22nd, 6-9PM at ICP. The project is supported by Google Jump Start Program. Kayoko received a $25,000 scholarship from ICP New Media Narratives Program.

IMA student Emily Collins wins her second NBR (National Board of Review) Student award.  The $3,500 grant is for her film Chula, With Invisible Strings.

About the film Chula, With Invisible Strings:
At a time when polarizing politics make us question the world’s love for humanity, there is Chula the Clown. Hailing from Mexico City, Gaby Munoz, otherwise known as Chula, has spent over a decade working alongside other clowns in refugee camps and areas affected by conflict. This short film takes a look into the beautiful universe that Chula creates, and asks us to explore how we connect with each other.

Prof. Larry Shore’s film “RFK in the Land of Apartheid: A Ripple of Hope” will be broadcast on KCET on June 5th and 6th. See KCET link for more details.