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Santa Monica College Named Among Top 30 Film Schools in North America

The Annual List Honors Schools That Excel in Preparing Students for Various Facets of Moviemaking. SMC Is Noted for Being an Affordable Option Near the Entertainment Industry’s Epicenter.

Santa Monica College has been recognized by MovieMaker magazine as one of the 30 Best Film Schools in the U.S. and Canada. This accolade places SMC alongside prestigious institutions like AFI Conservatory, Columbia University School of the Arts, and UCLA.

This recognition follows SMC’s inclusion in MovieMaker’s 2022 lists, which featured the college among the Top 40 in the U.S. and Canada, as well as the Top 12 in the U.S. West and Northwest. The annual list honors schools that excel in preparing students for various facets of moviemaking. SMC is noted for being an affordable option near the entertainment industry’s epicenter.

“Santa Monica College offers an accessible, affordable film education at a fraction of the price of a four-year university,” said Tim Molloy, MovieMaker’s editor-in-chief. He praised Salvador Carrasco, head of SMC’s film production program, for ensuring that students gain practical experience. Molloy emphasized Carrasco’s commitment to allowing students to “stand out based on their talent, attitude, hard work, and reliability — none of which has anything to do with socioeconomic background.”

Santa Monica College provides two-year programs in film studies and film production, enabling students to concentrate on either scholarly theory or hands-on filmmaking. The curriculum covers all aspects of pre-production, production, and postproduction, with instruction from faculty actively working in the industry. This approach gives students real-world experience, bolstering their prospects for employment or further education.

“We are delighted to be ranked among the best film schools in North America,” said Salvador Carrasco. He highlighted the program’s focus on delivering high-quality education without incurring long-term debt and the faculty’s dedication to professional mentorship.

Since its inception in 2010, SMC’s film program has produced 30 short films and garnered numerous accolades, including awards at the Emerging Filmmaker Showcase at the Cannes Film Festival, the Russo Brothers Italian American Film Forum, and several international film festivals.

For more details on SMC’s film program, visit smc.edu/film or contact Salvador Carrasco at Carrasco_Salvador@smc.edu.

The full list of MovieMaker’s 30 Best Film Schools in the U.S. and Canada for 2024 is available in their latest issue and online at moviemaker.com.

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