Visionaries Wanted!
If you’re interested in the business side of the entertainment industry, you’ll love our producing concentration. The producing track covers creative producing (managing script development), line producing (executing on a complex film project), and executive producing (negotiating funding and distribution). It focuses on the two major challenges in the entertainment industry: finance and distribution. These are the two major shortages in Hollywood, and people who can solve these problems become invaluable.
The curriculum is designed to train you in every aspect of producing a feature film - script development, identifying and cultivating investors, coordinating the actual production (i.e. hiring, casting, budgeting, scheduling), and then marketing and distributing the final product.
General Education
THEOLOGY & PHILOSOPHY
Grow in faith and understanding with a rich sequence of coursework in Scripture, Theology, and Philosophy.
BUSINESS
Prepare yourself for the industry with foundational skills in marketing, management, and entrepreneurial thinking.
HUMANITIES
Study the human condition by actively engaging in an exploration of art, literature, culture, politics, economics, and more
What Makes Us Different?
Our Authentically Catholic Community
Our campus is a place where students can grow both professionally and spiritually. We’re a unique community of artists and innovators, centered around our faith in Jesus Christ and the beauty of the Catholic faith. Immerse yourself in an abundance of opportunities for spiritual growth, including Daily Mass, Confession, Adoration, Rosary, Retreats, and Service Projects.
Learn MoreOur Authentically Catholic Community
Our campus is a place where students can grow both professionally and spiritually. We’re a unique community of artists and innovators, centered around our faith in Jesus Christ and the beauty of the Catholic faith. Immerse yourself in an abundance of opportunities for spiritual growth, including Daily Mass, Confession, Adoration, Rosary, Retreats, and Service Projects.
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Hands-on, Project-based Curriculum
In our Film programs, you’ll hone the critical skills you will need to flourish in your career as a director, cinematographer, writer, editor, or other media professional. Our hands-on curriculum focuses on creativity and action, bringing your ideas to life with excellence in every aspect of production. You’ll start creating projects in your freshman year, giving you abundant opportunities to develop your craft.
SEE STUDENT SHOWCASEIndustry Standard Equipment
Our creative arts programs emphasize hands-on experience when it comes to learning your craft— that’s why we give you access to cutting-edge equipment and software starting your freshman year. You’ll have access to all the tools you need to make your vision a reality, including a Motion Capture suit, Wacom tablets, a Drawing Studio, and a professionally equipped Media Lab.
See equipment & facilitiesSenior Projects
Bring together everything you’ve learned with a capstone project over your entire senior year. Take your production values to the next level by raising money, hiring actors, and collaborating with your talented peers. Whether you choose a short film, TV pilot, web series, or documentary, you’ll graduate with a high quality project to submit to festivals and use as a calling card in the industry.
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Quarter in L.A.
As upperclassmen, film students have the opportunity to live in Burbank for a quarter, located right up the street from the Warner Bros. studio lot. These 8 weeks open up a host of new opportunities for internships, networking, and experiencing life in the entertainment capital of the world.
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Our Small Campus Environment
With a total student body under 300, JPCatholic offers a warm, tight-knit campus community. Foster lifelong friendships, form creative partnerships, and surround yourself with a supportive environment that encourages your growth in both virtue and artistic excellence.
See Student LifeOur Small Campus Environment
With a total student body under 300, JPCatholic offers a warm, tight-knit campus community. Foster lifelong friendships, form creative partnerships, and surround yourself with a supportive environment that encourages your growth in both virtue and artistic excellence.
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Graduate in 3 Years
Our unique academic model prepares students for the real-world pace of professional life in the industry, with a focus on hands-on projects, internships, and portfolio preparation. The program is structured on a year-round quarter system, and you graduate with your Bachelors Degree in just 12 quarters. Each quarter is 10 weeks long, with about 3 weeks of break between each quarter.
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Alumni Success
JPCatholic alumni have found success in a variety of paths, ranging from Hollywood to independent media organizations, and from large corporations to nonprofits to their own entrepreneurial start-ups. View our placement rate and alumni jobs by clicking below.
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JPCatholic alumni have found success in a variety of paths, ranging from Hollywood to independent media organizations, and from large corporations to nonprofits to their own entrepreneurial start-ups. View our placement rate and alumni jobs by clicking below.
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Located in San Diego County
John Paul the Great Catholic University is centered in north county San Diego, just a 35-minute drive from downtown in America's Finest City. Southern California is famous for its fantastic weather, beautiful beaches and mountains, and bustling metropolitan areas. Our campus is just 15 miles from the beach, a short trip by car or train. And with Los Angeles and Hollywood within striking distance, students have even more opportunities for internships and networking.
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The Making of Playing Ourselves | Behind the Scenes
Meet the Faculty
JPCatholic’s professors have a wealth of experience, and many still actively work in the industry.
Chris Riley
Professor of Story
George Simon
Professor of Film Production
Vernon Mortensen
Professor of Film Producing & Distribution
Colin Brady
Adjunct Professor of Animation
Nathan Scoggins
Professor of Film
Bill Marsilii
Adjunct Professor of Screenwriting
Tom Dunn
Professor of Film Production
Sheryl Anderson
Adjunct Professor of Screenwriting
Shun Lee Fong
Adjunct Professor of Media Law
Nate Sjogren
Adjunct Professor of Cinematic Visual Effects
Paul Rugg
Adjunct Professor of Comedy Writing
Testimonials
“Going to JPCatholic was one of the best decisions I’ve made in my entire life - not only for the educational piece but also because of the people I encountered going there. They are my rocks, my support system, they are my family.”
Danielle Badillo
Class of 2010
Media Production Specialist - Santa Rosa Academy
“The quality of education here at JPCatholic is something to marvel at. This is a place where working industry professionals teach you how to excel on a professional and personal level. It is an incredible experience and I wouldn't trade it for the world.”
Chas Baines
Class of 2015
“Besides equipping me with production skills, JPCatholic really prepared me for the work I’m doing by teaching me to depend on God and by showing me the value of asking questions and by challenging me to get hands-on experience.”
Mollie O'Hare
BS in Communication Media (2009)
MBA in Film Producing (2011)
Production Coordinator - Metanoia Films
“Through the content we create, we challenge people to look past their world view, and give them something enjoyable and meaningful to consume at the same time.”
Matt Connors
BS in Communication Media (2010)
MBA in Film Producing (2012)
Development Executive - Yellow Line Media
