Loyola Marymount University

School of Film and Television

Ranked the Top 5 Film School in the Nation

SFTV News

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Oscar-Winning Filmmaker Chloé Zhao Visits LMU

SFTV welcomed "Hamnet" Director Chloé Zhao in conversation with LMU Presidential Fellow Janet Yang. 

Writer and Director Paul Thomas Anderson at LMU

Inside Paul Thomas Anderson's Creative Process

The acclaimed writer/director visited LMU to share his experiences of making "One Battle After Another." 

SFTV Emmy Winners

LMU Faculty, Alumni Garner Awards at The Emmys

At the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, LMU-trained artists earned nominations and awards across many categories, with three taking home the statuette: Kelly Younger ’94, Linda Cardellini ’97, and Craig Seitz ‘92.

Zach Cregger and Matt Belloni

Resident Evil Filmmaker Zach Cregger Shares His Creative Philosophy

Zach Cregger, writer and director of hits including the recent Resident Evil and Academy Award® winner Weapons, was interviewed by Matt Belloni for his podcast The Town.

By the Numbers

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5th

Ranked the #5 Film School by The Wrap

LMU SFTV Students and Faculty
9:1

Student to Teacher Ratio

Group of LMU SFTV Students on the Bluff
1,164

Students
(910 Undergraduate Students, 254 Graduate Students)

LMU Partnership with the L.A. Rams
400+

Internship Partner Companies

Highlights

Director, producer, and LMU alum Francis Lawrence, alongside Casting Director Rich Delia and his ensemble cast, took home the Robert Altman Award for "The Long Walk."
SFTV Students win student heritage award
Simon Blaustein won the George Spiro Dibie Award and Adam Goldstick was nominated for the Haskell Wexler Documentary Award. (Pictured with SFTV Professor Amy Vincent.)
Jim Toth sitting next to LMU student at panel at Playa Vista Campus
The industry leader offered insights on talent, tech, and the power of authenticity in media and entertainment.
SFTV Students at Newport Beach Film Fest
LMU Talent Celebrated at 26th Newport Beach Film Festival
A special LMU panel featured six original short films, alongside several other festival selections – all created by LMU filmmakers.
Director Jon M. Chu visits SFTV
Director Jon M. Chu Visits the LMU School of Film and Television
The acclaimed filmmaker screened "Wicked: Part I" for students, followed by a conversation moderated by KTLA entertainment anchor Melvin Roberts.

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