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The #4 Ranked Film School in the Nation
Everyone sees life through a different lens. Maybe yours is from behind the camera, seated in the director's chair, or on the written page. Whatever story you have to tell, from start to finish, Chapman University's Dodge College of Film and Media Arts provides the state-of-the-art technology, renowned graduate faculty and hands-on experience to make sure your vision is brought to life.
Join Our Award-Winning Village of Filmmakers
Top 25 American Film Schools, The Hollywood Reporter
Top 50 Film Schools, The Wrap
"My time at Dodge has given me a platform to develop my unique voice as a filmmaker. As an international student, I also find support from my peers to integrate into life in California."
Phumi Morare '20, MFA Film Production – Directing Emphasis
2022 Oscar shortlist
2022 NAACP Image Award
Why Chapman University?
Learn From Industry Leaders
Prime Campus Location
Influential Connections
Commitment to Diversity
Dodge College values diversity and inclusion for a collaborative community. Whether it's hiring diverse faculty, or creating programs for under-resourced students, equal representation is fundamental to a comprehensive education.
Career Support Beyond Graduation
The Dodge Career Office, led by top agent Joe Rosenberg, offers professional development programs and extensive industry contacts to help you succeed in film and media careers.
There’s no better place to immerse yourself in the world of film and media arts than Southern California. Seize every opportunity with internships, many of them paid, and interactive classes close to Los Angeles.
Bong Joon-ho, Michelle Yeoh, Judd Apatow, America Ferrera, Alexander Payne, Maggie Gyllenhaal — these are just some of the creative visionaries who have offered diverse perspectives on the latest filmmaking techniques and trends in our Chapman Master Classes, available to all Dodge students.
Make connections with Chapman University's 50,000+ alumni network. Benefit from our unwavering support and get premium access to job placements in neighboring Los Angeles and across the U.S.
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Parker Finn (MFA '11)
Writer and director, Smile
Cutting-Edge Resources
Chapman University believes the best way to make a real impact is through real-life experiences. Immerse yourself in what drives you with our state-of-the-art facilities, including:
Marion Knott Studios
- 76,000 square feet of production space
- 2 soundstages (2,500 and 5,000 sq. ft.)
- 4 mixing studios
- 36 individual editing suites
- Foley stage
- 500-seat theater
- 18,000 square feet of digitally driven flex-use space
- Screening room with tiered seating for more than 100
- Directing stage (1,500 sq. ft.)
- LED virtual production wall, blending live-action and digital filmmaking worlds
Matt and Ross Duffer '07
Creators and executive producers, Stranger Things
Justin Simien '05
Writer and director, Dear White People
- 13,000-square-foot scene shop and prop warehouse filled with more than 18,000 assets
- 2 soundstages (2,000 and 7,000 sq. ft.)
- Screening room with tiered seating for 50
Chapman Studios West
Digital Media Arts Center
