Liberty University Cinematic Arts, Zaki Gordon Center

Liberty University Cinematic Arts, Zaki Gordon Center The next generation of film-making starts here. Liberty University's Cinematic Arts Center offers a unique approach to training future filmmakers.

With a Christian framework and a real-world model, graduates of our program will be fully equipped to compete with the best while maintaining integrity. Every graduate of Liberty’s Cinematic Arts program will leave the school with a completed screenplay, a business plan to market and fund it, a short film they have written and directed, and real-world career experience, including a feature film cr

edit and work with industry veterans.

“Liberty is inviting potential filmmakers to ‘change chairs, this is a real opportunity for film fans to get out of their theater seats and into the director’s chair. The real winners will be millions of audience members longing for high-quality films that reflect their values.” -Stephan Schultze

09/04/2026

Cora Roman’s thesis film, “Learning to Listen,” is about Gavin Pearson, a lonely deaf student who struggles to fit in with his hearing peers. After
an incident lands him in the principal’s office, Gavin must use music to overcome the barriers that separate him and his classmates. Watch the trailer here!

08/28/2026

It's full speed ahead for Drew Belcher’s thesis film, “Breakout!” Take a look at the trailer!

In an effort to prove her washed up, good-for-nothing father wrong, a 17-year-old drag racer, Daniella “Dani” Chase, teams up with a world renowned crew chief to compete in the worlds largest junior Super Comp racing competition. When things take a turn for the worse, Dani must come face-to-face with her actions and her entire perspective on the sport she loves, and life, changes.

08/20/2026

Check out the trailer for Brandon Paz's thesis film, "Untamed Dreamers"!

A young paladin, Vracos Dawnshield, must overcome his sorrow and grief to avenge his closest ally, rekindle his love with Runa Valindeer Arrowharth, and reclaim his courage. All the while, his mysterious dreams, once started as nightmares, grant him the first steps to unlock his true potential and become one of the new protectors of the realm of Nóren.

08/18/2026

The winner of our summer contest is David Rivera! Enjoy his take on the theme of light in "Even the Demons Tremble.” As the winner, David will get a free movie poster of his choice—a good start to another year of filmmaking!

08/14/2026

Gretel Lam’s thesis film, “Eden”, is a coming of age drama about Yan, a young Chinese American girl struggling between obedience and free will as she enters into adolescence. You can see the trailer here!

Need movie recommendations to finish out your summer? Our professors have you covered!
08/04/2026

Need movie recommendations to finish out your summer? Our professors have you covered!

You make us proud, Lincoln!
07/25/2026

You make us proud, Lincoln!

  [Watch film below] What began as a simple personal project for Liberty University alumnus Lincoln Edwards (’25) became an award-winning short film that brought the sport of men’s indoor volleyball to the big screen in a way no film...

Need encouragement? Professor Jon Hout shares how Psalm 91 keeps him grounded during challenges!
06/01/2026

Need encouragement? Professor Jon Hout shares how Psalm 91 keeps him grounded during challenges!

Anybody else miss being on set?
05/29/2026

Anybody else miss being on set?

Congratulations to Professor Darin Wales for winning the Gold Remi Award at the 59th WorldFest Houston Film Festival for...
05/26/2026

Congratulations to Professor Darin Wales for winning the Gold Remi Award at the 59th WorldFest Houston Film Festival for his film "Warehouse!"

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