Chicago Academy for the Arts

Surprise visit from Michael Kutza, one of the original founders of The Academy!

Michael also founded the Chicago International Film Festival and has been involved in countless iconic film projects over the years. Our students were able to pick his brain about his time in the film world and engage with the history of our school while looking forward to the future ✨

Thank you to everyone who supported our Media Arts seniors at their recent showcase! ✨

Seniors Susan Gaytan, Tess Neiman, Mila Jimenez, Gunes Goker, and Cecilia Vu Landes are pictured here with department chair, Sarah Hiatt, and former film instructor and guest moderator, Jeremy Marder. Fellow senior, Ella Archer, departed just before we snapped this picture.