Academy of Catholic Thought and Imagination
The Academy of Catholic Thought and Imagination at Loyola Marymount University is a community of scholars who work in dialogue with the Catholic intellectual tradition by developing, critically examining, communicating, or otherwise engaging the rich resources of Catholic thought and imagination, especially as it is informed by Jesuit and Ignatian vision. The Academy serves as a hub for scholarship, interdisciplinary research, innovative pedagogy, and creative outreach across LMU’s campus in the southwest United States and beyond.
ACTI in the LMU Community
ACTI is excited to announce our partnership with Brinca Taller de Animación to bring Home Is Somewhere Else to campus. This groundbreaking animated documentary, the first feature film by Brinca Taller de Animación, has been showcased at film festivals around the world. The film shares the powerful stories of three young migrants who are part of undocumented families in the United States. As part of the event, ACTI will host a panel discussion that is open to the general public. We are honored to welcome the film's director to campus, where he will engage in a dialogue with faculty and staff members of the LMU community who possess extensive expertise in immigration to the United States.
Panelists:
Jorge Villalobos is a director and producer, known for Home is Somewhere Else (2022), Pasajera (1997) and Cabeza Hueca (1990).
María Barragán (she/ella) joined LMU as the director of the Undocumented Student Support Services in 2023.
José García Moreno is the Director of ACTI. He is also Faculty teaching animation at LMU, while serving as Special Assistant to the Provost.
Anima Mundi: The Soul of the World was a live performance over three nights in early December 2023. The show included a recorded soundtrack, a live choir, and an animated film. This collaborative artistic experience utilized 2D animation, 3D printing, and high-definition video mapping projection. José García Moreno wrote, designed, and directed the film. Timothy Law Snyder composed music for the project, and John Flaherty arranged and directed the music.
Advocate is a podcast series telling stories with sound about prominent faculty, staff, and students at LMU. This show opens doors to understanding diverse faiths, races, and ideologies. We seek those who are overlooked or considered less traditional. The aim of our show is to cherish our history and simultaneously share vibrant experiences within our campus-wide community and beyond.
