James Laxton

Waiting for Oscar: How Florida State alum Barry Jenkins and his ‘FSU family’ make movie magic

Published: February 21, 2019 | 11:00 am | Posted in: Arts & Humanities

In 2017, Barry Jenkins thrilled students and staff with his visit to Florida State after winning an Oscar for his film "Moonlight." Jenkins is nominated again for an Academy Award at the 91st Oscars this Sunday.

Something good happens every time Oscar winner and Florida State University graduate Barry Jenkins puts his FSU filmmaking band back together. The talented film school graduates from the class of 2003 have created another masterful movie, “If Beale Street Could Talk.” The critically acclaimed film is nominated for three Oscars at the 91st Academy Awards […]

FSU’s film school earns Top 20 national ranking

Published: August 23, 2018 | 2:06 pm | Posted in: Arts & Humanities

The FSU College of Motion Picture Arts is ranked No. 19 in the latest "Top 25 American Film Schools" rankings.

The Florida State University College of Motion Picture Arts is one of the best film schools in the nation, checking in at No. 19 on The Hollywood Reporter’s annual list of Top 25 Film Schools. This month, the entertainment industry magazine ranked the best film schools using such criteria as the quality of faculty and […]

‘Lens of time’ magnifies FSU experience for Oscar-nominated cinematographer

Published: February 21, 2017 | 3:10 pm | Posted in: Arts & Humanities

Cinematographer James Laxton squeezes his camera gear into the backseat of a vintage Chevy Impala to film scenes for the Oscar-nominated film "Moonlight." Laxton is up for an Oscar in cinematography for his work on the film.

Oscar nominee and Florida State University alumnus James Laxton is coming off the best professional experience of his life on the film “Moonlight,” which is nominated for eight Academy Awards — including Best Picture. Laxton earned an Oscar nomination for cinematography on the film and now, days before the 89th Academy Awards on Feb. 26, […]

FSU alumni make history with 8 Oscar nominations for ‘Moonlight’

Published: January 24, 2017 | 10:34 am | Posted in: Arts & Humanities

FSU alum Barry Jenkins ('03), director of "Moonlight," at the Golden Globes Jan. 8, 2017.

The acclaimed film, “Moonlight,” from Florida State University graduate Barry Jenkins and his crew of FSU Film School alumni, has been nominated for eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Five FSU graduates earned Oscar nominations for the project — a first for the Film School. Nominations for the 89th Annual Academy Awards were announced Tuesday […]

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