Video Studio – The James and Anne Duderstadt Center

Coltrane Gilman’s Tremendous Work on University Film Project

Posted on 2026-04-03 (2026-04-08) by shujunli

Behind-the-scene image of camera recordings during a final scene.

Over this past summer, senior Coltrane Gilman helped edit How Do We Begin, a drama film rooted in fact that uncovers the University’s historical prejudices. CRLT Players, or for the Center for Research on Learning and Teaching, were the creative visionaries, taking cues from the stage play, How Do We

Renata Schmult’s Tremendous Work on University Film Project

Posted on 2026-03-17 (2026-03-19) by shujunli

Renata Schmult in the post-production room

Over the summer of 2025, University of Michigan Performing Arts and Technology senior Renata Schmult began working as the Post-Production Sound Editor and Re-Recording Mixer for the project How Do We Begin– a feature film adapted from a stage play by Jordan Harris, initially inspired by 2020 book by Matthew

Duderstadt Center Studio Highlights

Posted on 2026-02-19 (2026-03-11) by shujunli

Film studio scene with crew members filming actors inside a boxing ring under stage lights. On-screen text reads “Duderstadt Center Studios” and “Presents.”

Curious what production at the Video Studio looks like? See it in 120 seconds! Our 2024–25 highlight reel captures moments of creativity, collaboration, and storytelling. From dynamic studio productions and student-led projects to professional-grade filming, the space has been home to countless talents bringing ideas to life. Behind every frame

U-M SMTD Alumni Concert Tour in Detroit

Posted on 2025-12-10 (2025-12-10) by shujunli

Group photo of seven members of the band

Seven proud alumni of the U-M School of Music, Theatre & Dance—now performing together as Racing Mount Pleasant—are bringing their multi-city concert tour home to Detroit this January. The band has been gaining momentum following the release of their newest album, Racing Mount Pleasant, which debuted this August under the

Meet the New Personal Studio

Posted on 2025-11-05 (2025-11-05) by kreister

Personal studio with green screen, table and cameras.

Located on the first floor of DC, the Personal Studio has been serving as a simple, accessible recording space since 2008. Now, after a major summer renovation, it’s been transformed into a versatile, modern studio built to support everything from solo content creation to webinars, live streams, and broadcasts. One

Shoot! A One Act Opera

Posted on 2025-05-20 (2025-10-16) by kreister

Person standing on a dark stage with candles around him.

Alfredo Cabrera stars as The Soldier. On April 11th, graduate student Alfredo Cabrera acted and sang in the premiere of SHOOT!, his one act opera. SHOOT! is an opera that travels through the journey of a Venezuelan soldier in conflict with a protester, the mirror image of the soldier. The