In this special live edition of Behind the MAGIC, Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus President Dr. Beatriz Gonzalez hosts a celebration of the Class of 2026 at MAGIC Premiere Night.

Meet the student leaders behind four original capstone projects: Fallen Fate, Behind the Paper, Nightlight, and Foster. Hear how these graduates transformed ideas into finished animated films and games through storytelling, teamwork, technical problem-solving, and leadership.

This episode explores the full student journey at the Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex (MAGIC) — from first classes to final showcase, and from student creators to emerging industry professionals.

Topics covered

• Story development
• Leadership under pressure
• Team collaboration
• Technical challenges
• Industry ...