Loyola Marymount University

School of Film and Television

Ranked the Top 5 Film School in the Nation

SFTV News

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LMU SFTV Named Top 5 Film School Two Years in a Row

SFTV once again earned a coveted spot as one of the top five film schools in the country. 

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." 

Jim Toth at LMU

Former CAA Agent Jim Toth on Navigating Hollywood

The industry leader offered insights on talent, tech, and the power of authenticity in media and entertainment. 

Writers Hannah McMechan and Danya Jimenez at LMU

LMU Alumni Team Up for Hit Film "KPop Demon Hunters"

Writers Hannah McMechan and Danya Jimenez discuss bringing Netflix's most-watched film of all time from script to screen. 

By the Numbers

LMU SFTV student operating camera on set
5th

Ranked the #5 Film School by The Hollywood Reporter and 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 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.
SFTV Students win student heritage award
LMU Alumni Honored at 2025 ASC Student Heritage Awards
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.)
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.

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