Several of our film and television alumni are working together in the Camera and Electrics department of 4400, a new CW series. Pictured are Ella Lubienski (BA ‘18), A Camera 2nd AC; Nihal Dantluri (BFA ‘20), Digital Utility; Jacob Ocker (BFA ‘21), Additional Digital Utility; and Maggie Dodge (BFA ‘21), Set Lighting Technician.

Matt DiGianfilippo (MS Game Programming ‘20) is a game programmer at Naughty Dog, where he works with different teams to develop and support gameplay systems to make the best experience for players. After receiving his undergraduate degree in studio art, Matt found himself focusing on web development—while dreaming about working in the game industry—so he set his sights on DePaul for a graduate degree combining his interests. “One thing that set DePaul apart from others is that they offered two different paths towards gaming, programming, and design, which allowed for a deeper focus of study in the path taken.”

Octavia Mingerink (BFA Graphic Design ‘16) is a Grand Rapids-based printmaker, illustrator, graphic designer, and local activist who uses her artwork to fundraise for marginalized groups in her community while bringing social justice issues to the forefront. As an illustrator, she is driven and inspired by Black women, and sets out to push forward those who are severely underrepresented and even excluded from the art industry. “I want to see women who look like me and I reflect that in my art,” says the Pretty in Ink Press designer. Octavia notes that her time at DePaul shaped her as an artist. “I had great professors who gave me words of wisdom and taught me practices I use today in my art.”