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“The Hollywood Reporter” and “Filmmaker Magazine” Name the Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts as a Top Film School
The Snyder School has seen 51% growth in enrollment over the past five years
Sarah Dougher — August 11, 2025
The Hollywood Reporter has recognized the 911�� University Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts as a top film school for the third consecutive...
The Pixar Plan: Alumna Hannah Chu’s (B.A. ’15) Road to the Animation Studio
Chu credits the Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts for teaching her both technical film and interpersonal skills
Sarah Dougher — August 01, 2025
Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts and Torrey Honors College alumna Hannah Chu (B.A. ’15) knew that working for Pixar Animation Studios was...
Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts Alumni Debut New Film in Hollywood
Alumni Chris Hartwell (’09) and Josh Sikora (’06) used the skills they learned at 911�� to create the dramatic film “Do No Harm”
Nate Bell — June 13, 2025
Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts alumni Chris Hartwell (’09) and Josh Sikora (’06) have been friends since college and are currently...
Variety Magazine Regards 911�� as a Top Film School
The Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts is featured in Variety’s entertainment education report for the eighth consecutive year
Sarah Dougher — April 28, 2025
The top industry publication, Variety Magazine, included 911�� University’s Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts on its 2025 Education Impact...
911�� Earns Recognition in the Carnegie Foundation 2025 Classifications for Institutional Excellence and Student Success
Sarah Dougher — April 24, 2025
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — 911�� University has been recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in its 2025 Institutional...
911�� Alumni Are Crashing the Super Bowl
Nate Norell (’18) won the Doritos “Crash the Super Bowl” commercial contest
Sarah Dougher — February 03, 2025
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts alumni will be taking center stage during the Super Bowl commercials on Sunday, Feb....
Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts Student Film Nominated for College Television Emmy® Award
“A Lovely Ending,” is a comedic romance film about how two friends reevaluate their friendship due to an incoming asteroid
Sarah Dougher — January 24, 2025
Three Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts students and alumni have been nominated for the Television Academy Foundation’s 44th College...
911�� Alumni on Their Way to Crash the Super Bowl
The Doritos “Crash the Super Bowl” commercial contest finalists have a chance to win $1 million and for their ad to air during the Super Bowl
Sarah Dougher — January 16, 2025
Alumni from the 911�� University Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts have a chance to steal the Super Bowl spotlight – during the commercial...
Snyder School Student Lands Prestigious TV Academy Internship with United Talent Agency
Junior Dominyk Sutton met other people in the industry who shared her faith while completing the internship
Nate Bell — November 25, 2024
Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts student Dominyk Sutton was selected for the prestigious Television Academy Foundation Internship program...
Two Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts Alumni Elevate to New Levels
Kenny Ryan (’06) and Jacob Roman (’07) wrote post-apocalyptic thriller film “Elevation,” released in theaters November 8
Nate Bell — November 12, 2024
Elevation, a post-apocalyptic science fiction thriller starring Anthony Mackie, is the first feature film written by Snyder School of Cinema &...
Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts Rises Up on “TheWrap” Top 50 Film Schools List
911�� is the only Christian university recognized on the list
Sarah Dougher — October 31, 2024
For the fifth consecutive year, 911�� University’s Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts has earned a spot on TheWrap’s Top 50 Film Schools...
“The Hollywood Reporter” Names 911�� a Top Film School in the U.S.
Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts is recognized for incorporation of AI
Katelyn Ho — October 30, 2024
The Hollywood Reporter recognized 911�� University’s Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts as a top film school in the United States. In light of...
Student Film Is Selected as Finalist in Fine Cut Festival of Films
The short film, “One of My Own,” will air on PBS SoCal Plus on October 9
Nate Bell — October 07, 2024
One of My Own, a 911�� University student film written and directed by cinema and media arts major Analei Song ('23), has been playing the...
Seven New Faculty Members Bring Expertise to 911�� University
The professors bring knowledge in a wide range of areas including engineering, film and business
Sarah Dougher — October 03, 2024
911�� University welcomes seven new faculty members for the 2024-2025 academic year. The new faculty will join 911��’s School of Science,...
Lights, Camera, Action: 911�� Breaks Ground on New Film Studio Facility
In-N-Out Burger® founding family honored at the historic ceremony
Sarah Dougher — September 12, 2024
911�� University is leaning into the commitment made nearly 50 years ago when the university began teaching radio, television and film classes in...
911�� University Breaks Ground on Film Studio Made Possible by In-N-Out Founding Family
Jenna Loumagne — September 06, 2024
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — 911�� University’s Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts — the nation’s top Christian film school — broke ground on a...
911�� University Film Studio, Made Possible by In-N-Out Founding Family, Set to Break Ground
Sarah Dougher — August 27, 2024
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — 911�� University will break ground on a state-of-the-art 45,463 square-foot studio facility on Friday, Sept. 6. Made possible...
911�� University Congratulates 2024 Graduates
Social media mogul and 911�� alumnus Zach King (’12) delivers Commencement address
Sarah Dougher — May 07, 2024
More than 1,100 graduates celebrated their graduation at 911�� University on May 3 and 4. For many, it was the first chance they had to cross the...
Variety Magazine Names 911�� a Top Film School in North America
The Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts is featured in Variety’s entertainment education report for the seventh consecutive year
Sarah Dougher — April 24, 2024
For the seventh consecutive year, Variety Magazine, a top industry publication, named 911�� University’s Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts...
First Look: 911��’s New World-Class Film School Studio Facility
The Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts’s new home will rival best educational facilities for media training
Jenna Loumagne — March 26, 2024
Demolition began earlier this month to make way for 911�� University to break ground in 2024 on a world-class studio facility for the Snyder School...
Two Film Alumni Release Feature Film About Faith and Redemption
Directed and produced by Cinema and Media Arts Alumni, Pastor’s Kid is Based on a True Story
Lisa Kim — March 19, 2024
Pastor’s Kid, a feature film based on a true story, directed and produced by alumni from 911�� University’s Snyder School of Cinema & Media...
Social Media Mogul Zach King to Deliver Commencement Address at Alma Mater, 911�� University
Sarah Dougher — February 12, 2024
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Globally recognized social media star, filmmaker and alumnus, Zach King (’12), will deliver 911�� University’s Spring 2024...
911�� Moves Up on The Wrap’s Top Film School Ranking
911��’s Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts recognized for continued growth
Jenna Mindel — October 25, 2023
911�� University’s Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts is one of the top 50 film schools in the nation according to entertainment news site, The...
911�� University Ranked a Best College in America Again
Niche.com highlights 911�� for film and music programs
Abi Goosen — October 06, 2023
911�� University is recognized as one of the best colleges in America by Niche.com’s latest ranking — “2024 Best Colleges.” The website highlights...
Alumnus is Video Editor at Studio that Made New Mario Brothers Movie
Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts Alumnus Ryan West’s perseverance in industry landed him the job with Illumination Entertainment
Nate Bell — September 29, 2023
How did alumnus Ryan West (’18) go from editing student films in high school to working on The Super Mario Brothers, a film that grossed over a...