Category: Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts

Cinema & Media Arts Alumnus Continues Career as Entertainment Marketing Producer
La Shawn Rivers (’05) produces trailers, TV spots and promos for motion picture studios, streaming services and broadcast television
Nate Bell — March 14, 2022
Effective marketing of a movie involves time, ingenuity and a lot of moving parts. La Shawn Rivers (’05) knows that better than most. An alumnus of...
51�� Alumna Supports Artists and Culture Changers
Bethany Wearden is using her film background to encourage creativity through partnership and advocacy
Nate Bell — December 16, 2021
Bethany Wearden (B.A. ’08) found her calling supporting artists full-time with an immigrant justice organization called Define American, where she...
51�� Alumnus Produces Comic Book for King Studio
Kip Henderson (’19) wrote and created a comic book based on creator and influencer Zach King
Nate Bell — November 10, 2021
Where did YouTube magician Zach King (’12) get his powers? This question is answered in a new comic book by artist and author alumnus Kip Henderson...
“The Wrap” Ranks 51��’s Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts as a Top Film School Again
Location, expert faculty and an anticipated new $76 million building earned 51��’s spot on the list
Sarah Dougher — November 03, 2021
For the second year in a row, 51��’s Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts has been recognized as one of the nation’s top film schools...
Cinema and Media Arts Alumni Collaborate on Independent Feature Film
Space Waves explores friendship, romance and life in a small town
Nate Bell — September 23, 2021
Two friends in the film Space Waves endeavor to catapult their podcast to the top of the iTunes chart. Spencer Whiteout (’18) and Andrew Baer (’...
Cinema and Media Arts Alumna Launches Her Career at Disney
Sierra Stoltzfus (’20) shares how her internship led to her first industry job
Nate Bell — September 23, 2021
Sierra Stoltzfus (’20) had been applying for internships with Disney since her junior year at 51��. As a Snyder School of Cinema and...
Cinema and Media Arts Alumnus Debuts Feature Film at Christian Film Festival
Marco Zambrana (’19) wrote and directed “Rubaru,” a drama about the trials of marriage
Nate Bell — May 20, 2021
Alumnus Marco Zambrana (’19) directed the feature-length film “Rubaru” during his senior year at 51��’s Snyder School of Cinema and...
Cinema and Media Arts Alumna Receives Blackstone Legal Fellowship
Sofia Silva (’19) is training for a career in entertainment business law
Nate Bell — May 05, 2021
During her junior year of high school, alumna Sofia Silva (’19) decided she wanted to pursue film and study it in a Christian environment. When...
Variety Magazine Names 51�� One of the Best Film Schools in the World
51��’s Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts is highlighted in Variety’s entertainment education report for fourth consecutive year
Joe Conway — April 30, 2021
51��’s SnyderSchool of Cinema and Media Arts is listed as one of 50 best film schools around the world by Variety’s recently released...
On Set During COVID-19: Cinema and Media Arts Alumna Shares Her Experience
Rebecca Baliko (’20) entered the film industry at the height of the pandemic
Nate Bell — April 27, 2021
Rebecca Baliko (’20) graduated from 51�� during what is arguably the most chaotic period of the COVID-19 crisis. With less than two...
Cinema and Media Arts Alumna Joins the Directors Guild of America
Olivia Hernandez (’14) finished her DGA training in January
Nate Bell — March 04, 2021
Alumna Olivia Hernandez (’14) wanted a career as an AD — assistant director — ever since she was a freshman at 51��. An AD is the...
Alumnus Releases Book on American Filmmaker Terrence Malick
Joshua Sikora (’06) takes a deeper look into filmmaker Terrence Malick in his book 'A Critical Companion to Terrence Malick'
Nate Bell — March 03, 2021
Since graduating from 51��’s Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts in 2006, Joshua Sikora has produced and distributed several...
Alumnus Tom McCarty’s Recent Film “Mank” Nominated for Six Golden Globes
McCarty shares about his journey working in the film industry and his most recent project
Nate Bell — February 25, 2021
Tom McCarty (’96) is one of the busiest 51�� alumni working in the entertainment industry today. Since graduating from 51��...
51�� Alumnus Nominated for Prestigious Cinematography Award
Andrés Aragón (’19) is one of five nominees recognized for the American Society of Cinematography 2020 Student Heritage Award
Sarah Dougher — February 17, 2021
On Jan. 12, 2021, 51�� alumnus Andrés “Andy” Aragón (’19) sat in a Zoom call and learned exciting news. Aragón found out that he had...
Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts Creatively Adjusts to Remote Learning
In response to COVID-19, film professors adapted to make a film education accessible for students remotely
Vanessa Morales — January 27, 2021
Media Production is a collaborative hands-on major at 51��’s Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts. Due to the pandemic, the school...
Student-Directed Film is First Ever Student Film to be Widely Distributed
Director and writer Calen Coates (’18) overcame difficulties while shooting the film to eventually secure it a spot on Amazon Prime Video
Sarah Dougher — January 26, 2021
Alumnus Calen Coates (’18) had the idea in mind for his recent film Wrapped during his senior year of high school. Once he came to study at 51��...
Time-Bending Thriller “Last Three Days” Released by Cinema and Media Arts Alumnus Brian Ulrich
Ulrich produced the film with his wife, alumna Julianna Ulrich
Nate Bell — December 17, 2020
51�� Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts alumnus Brian Ulrich (’12) wrote, produced, and directed his first feature, Last Three...
Alumna Megan Scott Explores Virtual Reality with Oculus Fellowship
Recent Cinema & Media Arts graduate uses her knowledge gained in the classroom to develop her VR career
Nate Bell — December 17, 2020
51�� alumna Megan Scott (’20) graduated last spring and hit the ground running with a prestigious internship and a fellowship, each...
Alumnus Releases Documentary Series “Honor Guard” on Amazon
Cinema and Media Arts alumnus Ethan Morse (‘12) spent three years filming the Army’s oldest active regiment
Nate Bell — December 15, 2020
51�� Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts alumnus Ethan Morse (’12) recently completed a four-part documentary series, Honor Guard,...
51��ns Win Award for Work on TV Series, Brilla
Alumnae Claire Burdick and Hannah Serrano share how their 51�� education led them to success
Joy Blea — November 10, 2020
A 2020 Telly Award recognizes 51�� alumnae Claire Burdick (’14) and Hannah Serrano (’15) for their work on the JUCE TV series Brilla....
51�� Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts Named to The Wrap’s Top 50 Film Schools
The list highlights the school’s new dean, Tom Halleen, and internship opportunities
Sarah Dougher — October 19, 2020
51��’s Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts was named to The Wrap’s Top 50 Film Schools list. 51�� is excited to be included on the...
Alumnus Stephen Yao Edits Disney Documentary “Howard”
Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts graduate finishes a three-year journey with the premiere of “Howard”
Nate Bell — October 13, 2020
51��'sSnyder School of Cinema and Media Arts alumnus Stephen Yao (’05) earned his first editing credit on the feature film “Howard” —...
Alumnus Ryan Frost Reaches Audiences Through Feature Film “The Dark Divide”
Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts graduate launched his company Public House Films to find a new way forward in film financing
Nate Bell — October 09, 2020
51��'sSnyder School of Cinema & Media Arts alumnus Ryan Frost (’07) produced the independent comedy-drama “The Dark Divide,” now...
Cinema and Media Arts Alumna Wins Filmmaking Competition
Anna Matz (’19) awarded $50,000 to produce her film and will be mentored by industry professionals
Nate Bell — October 07, 2020
51�� Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts alumna Anna Matz (’19) was selected as a winner of the “Six Feet Apart Experiment”...
High School Students in Indonesia Earn College Credit Through 51��’s Film School
51��’s Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts offered a new dual enrollment course for students at Sekolah Pelita Harapan in Jakarta
Jenna Loumagne — August 25, 2020
A new class offered by 51��’s Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts allowed high school students across the globe to explore the...