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Alumni, Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts
Cinema and Media Arts Alumna Joins the Directors Guild of America
Olivia Hernandez (’14) finished her DGA training in January
March 04, 2021
Alumna Olivia Hernandez (’14) wanted a career as an AD — assistant director — ever since she was a freshman at ��ݺ��þ��2023. An AD is the...
Alumni, Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts
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'
March 03, 2021
Since graduating from ��ݺ��þ��2023’s Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts in 2006, Joshua Sikora has produced and distributed several...
Academics, Alumni, Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts
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
February 25, 2021
Tom McCarty (’96) is one of the busiest ��ݺ��þ��2023 alumni working in the entertainment industry today. Since graduating from ��ݺ��þ��2023...

August 06, 2025 —
This Christianity Today article covers the ministry of Cliffe Knechtle, a pastor who has become well-known across social media for his open-air theological dialogues on college campuses. Dr. Sean McDowell, professor of Christian apologetics in the Talbot School of Theology, is quoted in the story, commenting on how dialogues hosted in public places can be an effective evangelical approach, and that Knechtle is one of the best doing it.
July 30, 2025 —
The Hollywood Reporter considers the Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts as one of six "Under-the-Radar Film Schools in Los Angeles and New York." Schools considered for this list are the best local programs in or near entertainment hubs on either coast. The column found on page 86 features the school's new studio facility under construction, set to be completed in 2026, which is adding to production offerings that already include a 1,052-square-foot soundstage, nine editing bays and Red, Sony and Canon cameras. The Snyder School's B.A. in Cinema and Media Arts includes concentrations in directing, cinematography, the business of entertainment, and VFX and 3D animation.
July 21, 2025 —
Dr. Erik Thoennes, professor of theology in the Talbot School of Theology, spoke on this Haven Today podcast series about the names of God and the unique character and attributes of the Lord — and the life-changing beauty of knowing Him more deeply.