Johns Hopkins University’s undergraduate and graduate film and media programs are ranked No. 20 in the U.S. in the most recent annual list of the top 50 film schools from TheWrap, a leading Hollywood digital news outlet that covers the entertainment and media industry. TheWrap’s rankings were compiled by Screen Engine/ASI, the entertainment industry’s premier research firm.

“This honor reflects decades of commitment to the art of moviemaking at Johns Hopkins, which has been kept alive by my predecessors in this position, who paved the way for us today; a committed roster of teachers; a commitment to a rigorous curriculum that gives students occasions to explore, learn, think, feel, and create; exceptional opportunities to connect with our growing and robust body of alumni in New York and Los Angeles; experiential learning through internships and film festivals alike; and generations of talented students who have honed their skills as thinkers and media creators at Johns Hopkins,” said Meredith Ward, director of JHU’s undergraduate Program in Film and Media Studies.

The undergraduate program, which includes a major and a minor, offers small, hands-on courses that combine theory and practice in film, television, popular culture, and new media, and in all aspects of 16mm film and digital video production. Faculty include award-winning filmmakers, screenwriters, animators, sound designers, composers, film critics, historians, and theorists. Since 1995, the program has combined a real industry education with a rigorous, well-rounded curriculum.

The graduate program offers a master’s degree with a professional training curriculum focused on compelling storytelling, screenwriting and character-building, the practical business of film/TV production, experiential learning and film festival opportunities, and advanced master classes with Oscar and Emmy award-winning and nominated filmmakers.