CalArts Hires Leighton Pierce As New Dean For School Of Film/Video January 15, 2014 - 1:51 pm Leave a comment 290 Views CalArts has hired filmmaker Leighton Pierce as the new dean of their School of Film/Video. Pierce will take over for Steve Anker on July 1. Anker has been dean since 2004 and will continue as a full-time faculty member. Read More »