RITs School of Film and Animation ranked among the top 25 American film schools
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Todd Jokl, dean of the College of Art and Design, said that SOFA and its programs have long-been renowned for high-achieving graduates who have made immediate impacts in the industry. Shanti Thakur, director of SOFA, said that the recognition is a testament to the hard work and creativity of the schools faculty, staff, and students both past and present. It demonstrates that SOFA offers unique, hands-on experiences to prepare students in the highly competitive film world, where creativity truly meets technology," said Thakur. This Los Angeles-based program provides a guided, semester-long immersion in the industry and opportunities to conduct hands-on research with top entertainment companies. In previous years, students have secured internships and capstones at Panavision, the Screen Actors Guild, the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, Disney/ABC, Netflix, and other industry-leading companies.