Institute of Media Arts
In collaboration with San Bernardino Valley College, Crafton Hills College & San Bernardino Community College District, the Institute of Media Arts serves and represents all forms of media artists.
The Institute of Media Arts (IMA) is affiliated with San Bernardino Valley College’s Film, TV, Media (FTVM) program. The institute provides students further paths to achieve their goals in cinema, television, and all multimedia platforms. This includes feature film, streaming and broadcast TV, and radio/podcast productions. IMA coordinates advanced level projects for media arts students at SBVC through collaboration with a variety of academic departments within the San Bernardino Community College District. Some of these partnerhsips include, but not limited to Art, Theatre, and Music. The IMA also hosts and runs the annual SBVC International Student Film Festival and Media Arts Conference (The Wolverine Con). Lastly, the institute provides funding for paid internships and student projects, which supports greater access of our community to the economics of cinema and media production.
Institute of Media Arts - Fellowship Program
Deadline to apply for Fall 2025 is April 24, 2025.
Through the Institute of Media Arts (IMA), Film, TV, Media majors can earn valuable production experience to build their professional portfolio, scholarships for their course work, and opportunities for paid internships through both the department and KVCR. The IMA will pick 25 students a year to participate in this rigorous and intensive program. With an FTVM Degree and Certificate not only can you transfer to a 4-year degree, but you’ll also be ready to start your career in film, broadcast, and media.
Register For 2025 Orientation: April 24, 2025
Become a member for Fall 2025 by attending the orientation on April 24, 2025 from 5pm to 7pm
The IMA Membership
Experience all that we have to offer as a member! We provide essential support to Inland Southern California's vibrant cultural scene.
*Please Note: In your credits of your projects and on any social media feeds you must state one of the following, “This Project was Funded through the Film, TV, Media Department at San Bernardino Valley College” or Executive Produced by: FTVM/IMA at San Bernardino Valley College. Omitting this statement may affect access to equipment and resources.
Alumni
$100/year
- Free equipment access on specified cameras, lights, and audio
- Free film festival admission for two
- Discounted Film Festival VIP Passes
- Free admission to special screenings for two
- Career Development Services for Media Artists
- IMA swag
Community
$150/year
- Priority Access
- Free film festival admission for two
- Discounted Film Festival VIP Passes
- Free admission to special screenings for two
- Discounts on equipment rental
- Free admission to lectures, seminars and discussion with local filmmakers
- IMA swag