Department of Cinematic Arts
Helping Students Tell Redemptive Stories
Azusa Pacific University’s cinematic arts programs, offered through the School of the Arts, combine rigorous coursework and hands-on learning opportunities, preparing students to graduate ready to enter the industry.
APU Program Earns Recognition
Industry-leading publication The Hollywood Reporter commended APU’s cinematic arts program as one of the best local film schools near the entertainment hub of Hollywood.
Take a Look Inside the Department of Cinematic Arts
Visit our creative portfolio and resources site to view upcoming student films, behind-the-scenes details, blogs, events, and more!
In each cinematic arts program, faculty bring years of industry experience to the classroom, guiding their students to become difference makers in television and film. Once students have completed the program, they have access to our network of alumni who have risen to positions of authority in the entertainment industry, where they can help us place interns and recommend our top graduates for jobs in their organizations.