On Saturday, May 23rd, Fernando Nuñez's film "My Life in Puzzle Pieces" was named the Best Autobiography at the 2026 California Student Media Festival held at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles.

The DMAA Student of the Week for 5/25-5/31 is Tyler Song. Tyler Song has been in the Digital Media Arts Academy in the photography pathway all 4 years of high school. This past year Tyler has been working in the photography field, doing creative directing work for fashion photography campaigns, as well as shooting film, flat lays, and models for an LA clothing brand. Tyler has become an expert helping with the whole process of designing and producing the clothing and accesso

This week’s featured artist is someone who consistently demonstrates what it means to grow as a creative. Abby approaches every project with enthusiasm and an eagerness to push beyond her comfort zone, never settling, always evolving. Her willingness to tackle new techniques and challenges head-on is a quality that sets her apart, and the results speak for themselves. We are incredibly proud of the work Abby puts out and even more proud of the artist she is becoming.

Cayden Shum is the DMAA Student of the Week for 5/11-5/17. Cayden Shum has been selected as DMAA student of the week for digital design because he consistently comes into class ready to get to work and he brings up positive attitude every single day. He collaborates well with his classmates, contributes to the classroom, and has shown a genuine passion for design work. For these reasons Cayden is the student of the week for DMAA.

The DMAA Student of the Week for 5/4-5/10 is Barron Syams, a third-year DMAA Film Pathway student currently in Advanced Video Production. Barron has become one of the most dedicated, hardworking, and creative members of Hawk Talk. Whether he is filming, editing, creating graphics, or contributing visual effects, Barron brings a high level of care and creativity to everything he does. His passion for filmmaking shows in the quality of his work and in the energy he brings to ea

Olive has consistently demonstrated an exceptionability to think conceptually, approaching every project with a depth of imagination that sets her work apart. What makes Olive truly outstanding is not just her creativity, but her remarkable work ethic. She arrives with a vision, puts her head down, and sees it through with focus and determination. Watching her translate bold ideas into finished, thoughtful artwork is a testament to both her artistic talent and her character.

This week’s student of the week is Brady Bogan, a senior in the design rescue studio. Brady has demonstrated a real sense of creativity and professionalism in dealing with his client’s design projects throughout the year in the Design Rescue studio.

Last night, the OC Register held their annual OC Artist of the Year Celebration at the Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. For 2026, there were nearly 900 nominees, each discipline had 15 semifinalists, 4 were named finalists in each discipline, and one student in each discipline was named the OC Artist of the Year. El Dorado had 4 students earn recognition: Gracie Fox - FINALIST - Instrumental Music Jack Lewis - SEMIFINALIST - Instrumental Music Sarah Trinh - SEMIFINA

The 23rd El Dorado Film Festival will be taking place on the campus of El Dorado High School this upcoming Friday, May 8, at 7pm. The screening will start promptly at 7pm in the Performing Arts Center. Admission is free - all are welcome. The screening is approximately 2 hours and thirty minutes long including awards presentations. All films fall within a G-PG rating, however content does reflect a high school sensibility.

We are thrilled to share that Fernando Nuñez was honored by both the California State PTA and the National PTA on Saturday, May 2, in Fresno, as both the 2025–2026 California State Winner and the National Winner of the PTA Reflections Contest in the Accessible Arts Division. Fernando received this recognition for his Reflections film, “My Life in Puzzle Pieces.” Fernando’s film reflects on his journey of growth, perseverance, and finding connection. His story shows that belon