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The Chimes

Biola accepts an extensive donation for the School of Cinema and Media Arts

Model of the new Cinema and Media Arts building.
In-N-Out owner gifts Biola its biggest donation in 115 years. Students wonder what this means for the School of Cinema and Media Arts and others.
Monica Salazar-Jimenez, Opinions Editor April 30, 2024

This article has been removed following comments from Biola University. Update (April 30, 2024): After extensive review from advisors, deans, and the administration of Biola University, the Chimes has been asked to withhold republishing the following article despite multiple attempts from the Chimes...

How underdeveloped degree design and budget cuts impact CMA students

CMA largely lacks interconnectivity with other programs at Biola.
Film students express their need for more resources and collaboration with other art programs.
Amelia Schuhler, Opinions Editor April 25, 2023

Without collaboration across the art programs at Biola, individual departments miss out on opportunities for growth, especially Biola’s cinema and media arts program, which lacks the interconnectivity it needs in order to prepare students to thrive in the multi-faceted world of filmmaking. Performing...

CMA students watch Sundance films that afflict the comfortable

Biolans dialogue about film, art, politics and religion at the Sundance Film Festival.
Annual festival broadens filmmakers' perspectives.
Lauren Good, Staff Writer February 7, 2023

The Sundance film festival takes place annually in Park City, Utah, where filmmakers and film-goers experience a full week of watching independent films from across the globe. The intentions behind the most popular films today are loved by fans because they comfort the afflicted. Yet, the Sundance film...

Crowell Music Hall premiers three new short films

Biolans discuss the new short film premiere.
Biolans gather in Crowell Music Hall to support new student films “First Chair,” “La Bouilloire” and “What I Live For.”
Fashion Castillo-Delgadillo, Arts & Entertainment Editor November 30, 2022

On Thursday, Nov. 17, Biola students, along with family and friends, attended the premier of three short films in the Crowell Music Hall. As people gathered around the front of the building in anticipation to take their seats, the growing buzz plunged the supportive attendees into fervent pride and excitement....

“Honk For Jesus. Save Your Soul” Review

Sterling K. Brown stars in the recently released satirical comedy "Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul."
A surprisingly dark satire asks not what we should believe, but whom we should follow.
Brendan Peters, Staff Writer September 6, 2022

Very rarely do films touch on something that is real; instead, they often grasp at a caricature and hope an audience will latch on. The new film “Honk for Jesus” is, at first glance, a show that only scratches the surface of the complex relationship between scandal and religion but hidden beneath...

Watch these 2022 summer blockbusters

Watch these 2022 summer blockbusters
Minions, superheroes and music icon Elvis Presley all lit up the big screen in this summer's blockbuster hits.
Fashion Castillo-Delgadillo, Arts & Entertainment Editor September 2, 2022

From Minions: The Rise Of Gru to Nope, the theaters had something for everyone this past summer. Whether one reminisced on the rise of Elvis Presley in Elvis or watched Tom Cruise take flight in Top Gun: Maverick, there were motion pictures for every generation.  TOP GUN: MAVERICK  The return of...

Students stun with award-winning short film

[Left to Right] Michael Berriman, Tanner Myatt and Kyler Robinson.
The story of an unexpected hitman hits film festivals.
Kayla Santos, Arts & Entertainment Editor February 7, 2020

(This story was originally published in print on Feb. 6, 2020). Sophomore cinema and media arts major Michael Berriman was in his Art of Storytelling class last spring when a short film idea gripped him. After writing a script about an unlikely hitman, he approached sophomore cinema and media arts...

Expand Magazine: “From creatives to creatives”

Expand Magazine: “From creatives to creatives”
Two students look to expand the art community on campus.
Jacob Allen, Freelance Writer April 26, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Apr. 25, 2019). Left-handed and right-handed. Tall and Short. Upper class and ballin’ on a budget. Expand Magazine describes itself as a place for all kinds of artists. Sophomore cinema and media arts majors Hannah Wilson and Emma Velasco, respectively,...

Atticus Shaffer of “The Middle” stars in CMA sponsored podcast

Actor Atticus Shaffer shares his experiences as a Christian navigating a secular field during a live recording of a podcast made in conjunction with the department of cinema and media arts on Feb. 3.
Shaffer shares his perspective on faith in the entertainment industry at CMA’s event.
Madisyn Steiner, Freelance Writer February 6, 2018

The cinema and media arts department hosted a podcast recording of The Lucas Miles Show with his special guest Atticus Shaffer of ABC’s “The Middle” on February 3. Shaffer discussed with Miles his experience growing up in the entertainment industry and how his faith shapes his work. Shaffer...

CMA gets its own school

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Planning begins for new cinema and media arts building.
Madisyn Steiner, Writer October 18, 2017
Planning begins for new cinema and media arts building.

“Hardcore Henry,” an astonishing point of view

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Ilya Naishuller’s debut movie release attains success in the technical department despite a lack in plot development.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager April 27, 2016
Ilya Naishuller’s debut movie release attains success in the technical department despite a lack in plot development.

CMA Department reels in the year

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Film students and faculty gather at the annual film festival to celebrate productions created throughout the year.
Jana Eller, Office Manager April 19, 2016
Film students and faculty gather at the annual film festival to celebrate productions created throughout the year.