CMD Student Showcase
This year’s show—LUX 2026—celebrates student work at the CMD campus.
Showcase Date and Time
Thursday, June 11, 2026, 5 to 9 p.m.
CMD Campus, 1660 Stewart St., Santa Monica, CA 90404
Industry professionals and alumni — reserve your spot for the Industry Reception and sign up as a volunteer for Coffee Chats with students.
RSVP for the Industry Reception
Schedule
5:00-6:00 pm: Networking Hour — Featured mentors connect and share insights with students in the CMD Courtyard.
6:00-7:00 pm: Complimentary Dinner — Enjoy a meal in the outdoor courtyard with family and friends, courtesy of CMD.
7:00-9:00 pm: Student Showcase — Continue exploring student projects at your own pace throughout the CMD.
8:00-9:00 pm: Promo Pathways Celebration of Excellence - Join us in the CMD Theatre to honor student achievement.
Industry Engagement Events (private)
6:00-7:00 PM Coffee Chats with Students
7:00-8:00 PM Industry Reception
We are striving for a Zero Waste event, please bring reusable containers if you have them. Thank you!
Welcome Family, Friends, and Industry Partners
to our annual Media & Design Showcase—a celebration of creative achievement, innovation, and collaboration. Experience the diversity of student talent and connect with our vibrant community in an inspiring environment designed for networking and career exploration.
Explore an impressive array of student projects—from films and animations to graphic design, video games, architecture, interior design, journalism, and media broadcasts.
Discover what makes CMD exceptional and see firsthand the creativity and innovation our talented students bring to life.
Are you an industry professional or alumni ready to reconnect and inspire?
Participating Programs
