ArtCenter College of Design

The film program inside this design conservatory counts Michael Bay and Zack Snyder among its graduates and puts a particular emphasis on the visual. Students choose from three tracks — directing, cinematography and editing — with courses including a PSA and commercial workshop.

Biola

Just outside Los Angeles, Biola’s Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts has benefited from a multimillion-dollar investment that has given it production facilities that rival programs decades its senior. As faith-based content continues to find mainstream audiences, Biola combines Christian values with serious creative ambition.

Cal State Long Beach