05/21/2026
This spring, Crowell School of Business welcomed the In-N-Out Leadership Academy to campus — where they were able to get an early peek inside the new Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts studio facility.
Over 45,000 square feet. A 285-seat theater, soundstage, edit and audio suites, scoring and Foley stage, writer's rooms, and so much more for students. And a whole lot of vision becoming reality.
And here's a detail that made the tour extra special: within the Snyder School's new outdoor amphitheater is a tribute to In-N-Out co-founder Harry Snyder. Inspired by his love of the film "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World," the Snyder School features its own iconic "The Big W." This same iconic symbol inspired the crossed-palm tree "X" currently found outside every In-N-Out location since 1972. It felt fitting to welcome the In-N-Out Leadership Academy to a studio facility that carries that same symbol — a nod to the legacy of people who build with purpose.
This facility isn't just for filmmakers — it's a glimpse into the future of faith-driven creativity at Biola. We can't wait to see what's made inside these walls.