School of Film and Television

LMU Celebrates Second Year as the Top 5 Film School in the Nation

For the second consecutive year, Loyola Marymount University’s School of Film and Television (SFTV) has earned a coveted spot among the top five film schools in the country, according to The Hollywood Reporter’s 2025…

MovieMaker Magazine | The 30 Best Film Schools in the U.S. and Canada, 2026

LMU School of Film and Television made the magazine’s latest list of the top 30 film schools in the United States and Canada. LMU SFTV “wants students to have a truly immersive education: It…

Grants and Awards

August 24, 2026

The primary purpose of the Office of Research and Sponsored Projects is to support faculty and staff in obtaining funding from sources external to the university and to provide project evaluation and statistical support…

Loyola Marymount University’s School of Film and Television Continues to Shape the Future of Storytelling

July 29, 2026

Loyola Marymount University’s School of Film and Television (SFTV), a top 10 film school in Los Angeles, continues to be recognized among the nation’s leading film schools, earning a number seven ranking in The…

Immigration, Community, and Belonging in the New Documentary “Little L.A.”

July 10, 2026

Fresh off its win for Outstanding Cine Latino Documentary at the Sacramento International Film Festival, “Little L.A.” continues to make an impact, raising important questions during a period of heightened attention to immigration and…

Donald J. Zirpola

June 30, 2026

Dear LMU Community: I am saddened to share that Donald J. Zirpola, emeritus professor of film and television production, passed away due to illness on May 8, 2026. He was 79 years old. Professor…

Oscar-Winning Filmmaker Chloé Zhao Visits LMU

March 23, 2026

Loyola Marymount University’s School of Film and Television welcomed Academy Award-winning filmmaker Chloé Zhao to campus for a screening of her latest film, “Hamnet,” followed by a conversation with producer, former Academy President and…

LMU Alum Francis Lawrence Honored with Robert Altman Award at 2026 Spirit Awards

February 20, 2026

On Sunday, February 15, the 2026 Film Independent Spirit Awards celebrated its 41st edition at the Hollywood Palladium, honoring standout achievements in film and television over the past year. Among this year’s honorees was…

LMU Celebrates Second Year as the Top 5 Film School in the Nation

MovieMaker Magazine | The 30 Best Film Schools in the U.S. and Canada, 2026

Grants and Awards

Loyola Marymount University’s School of Film and Television Continues to Shape the Future of Storytelling

Immigration, Community, and Belonging in the New Documentary “Little L.A.”

Donald J. Zirpola

Oscar-Winning Filmmaker Chloé Zhao Visits LMU

LMU Alum Francis Lawrence Honored with Robert Altman Award at 2026 Spirit Awards

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