Truth matters. Community matters. Your support makes both possible. LAist is one of the few places where news remains independent and free from political and corporate influence. Stand up for truth ...

CalArts and the United Nations are animated about the fight for gender parity. As part of the UN Women’s HeForShe initiative, the CalArts animation school and the global human rights organization are ...

John Lasseter, who became a doctor for the second time last week, delivered the commencement speech to this year’s graduating CalArts class. Lasseter’s speech is a cross between a revival meeting and ...

Cartoon Network has a long and successful history with graduates of the prestigious animation school at CalArts: Genndy Tartakovsky (“Dexter’s Laboratory,” “Samurai Jack,” “Star Wars: Clone Wars”), ...

Six short films from California students at USC, LMU, CalArts and Biola. A snail recounts lost love in USC short “Lovebugs.” Inspired by her grandmother's tradition, a lonely woman throws a party in ...

You've no doubt heard of the animation programs at Calarts, but what is it like to actually attend the school. We asked some recent students about their experiences.