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Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts Reaches Top 25 on “TheWrap” Best Film School Rankings
The Snyder School went from #40 to #22 — an 18-spot jump on the list
Sarah Dougher — November 03, 2025
ɫ��ɫ��̳’s Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts is one of the top 25 film schools in the nation, according to industry publication ...
ɫ��ɫ��̳ Strengthened By 18 New Faculty Members
The professors bring knowledge in a wide range of areas, including artificial intelligence, design, psychology and engineering
Sarah Dougher — October 13, 2025
ɫ��ɫ��̳ welcomes 18 new faculty members for the 2025-2026 academic year. The new faculty joined Biola’s Rosemead School of Psychology,...
Two Biola Student Films to Premiere on PBS SoCal Fine Cut Festival of Films
Fantasy film “Nod” and action film “Roman Candle: A Love Story” were created by Biola film and art students
Nate Bell — September 23, 2025
Two films by recent Snyder School of Cinema & Arts alumni are making their mainstage debut this week. PBS SoCal, Southern California’s flagship...
From Filmmaker to Matcha Connoisseur, Alumnus Says Biola Equipped Him to Step Into Callings With Courage
Alumnus Andrew Schundler (B.A. ’16) created the matcha tea brand, CHUH Matcha, alongside his wife, Chloe
Nate Bell — September 17, 2025
Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts alumnus Andrew Schundler (B.A. ’16) is more than a filmmaker. As executive producer and vice president of...
Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts Alumnus Releases Pixel-Art Style Video Game
Kip Henderson (B.A. ’19) worked alongside a music composer, a sound designer and a programmer to make his vision of the game Taria & Como come to life
Nate Bell — August 27, 2025
Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts alumnus Kip Henderson (B.A. ’19) is an independent artist whose work has taken many forms: storyboards,...
“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 ɫ��ɫ��̳ 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 Biola 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 Biola 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 ɫ��ɫ��̳’s Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts on its 2025 Education Impact...
Biola Earns Recognition in the Carnegie Foundation 2025 Classifications for Institutional Excellence and Student Success
Sarah Dougher — April 24, 2025
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — ɫ��ɫ��̳ has been recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in its 2025 Institutional...
Biola 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...
Biola 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 ɫ��ɫ��̳ 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
Biola is the only Christian university recognized on the list
Sarah Dougher — October 31, 2024
For the fifth consecutive year, ɫ��ɫ��̳’s Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts has earned a spot on TheWrap’s Top 50 Film Schools...
“The Hollywood Reporter” Names Biola 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 ɫ��ɫ��̳’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 ɫ��ɫ��̳ 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 ɫ��ɫ��̳
The professors bring knowledge in a wide range of areas including engineering, film and business
Sarah Dougher — October 03, 2024
ɫ��ɫ��̳ welcomes seven new faculty members for the 2024-2025 academic year. The new faculty will join Biola’s School of Science,...
Lights, Camera, Action: Biola Breaks Ground on New Film Studio Facility
In-N-Out Burger® founding family honored at the historic ceremony
Sarah Dougher — September 12, 2024
ɫ��ɫ��̳ is leaning into the commitment made nearly 50 years ago when the university began teaching radio, television and film classes in...
ɫ��ɫ��̳ Breaks Ground on Film Studio Made Possible by In-N-Out Founding Family
Jenna Loumagne — September 06, 2024
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — ɫ��ɫ��̳’s Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts — the nation’s top Christian film school — broke ground on a...
ɫ��ɫ��̳ Film Studio, Made Possible by In-N-Out Founding Family, Set to Break Ground
Sarah Dougher — August 27, 2024
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — ɫ��ɫ��̳ will break ground on a state-of-the-art 45,463 square-foot studio facility on Friday, Sept. 6. Made possible...
ɫ��ɫ��̳ Congratulates 2024 Graduates
Social media mogul and Biola alumnus Zach King (’12) delivers Commencement address
Sarah Dougher — May 07, 2024
More than 1,100 graduates celebrated their graduation at ɫ��ɫ��̳ on May 3 and 4. For many, it was the first chance they had to cross the...
Variety Magazine Names Biola 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 ɫ��ɫ��̳’s Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts...
First Look: Biola’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 ɫ��ɫ��̳ to break ground in 2024 on a world-class studio facility for the Snyder School...