University of Southern California film school gets $175 million from George Lucas

In an astonishing show of generosity Star Wars creator George Lucas announced that he will give the University of Southern California a whopping $175 million to fund a new facility for the University's film school.

This is the largest donation ever made to USC. The new film school facility will be 137,000 square feet and will bring in the most up to date film equipment. As an alum, George Lucas appears to carry many fond memories and a great deal of respect for the University of Southern California film school.

In one news story George Lucas went on to say how important he feels an education is for young people who want to get into the entertainment industry.

For those of you thinking that a film editing school or film school education is not important, think again. When someone with the credentials that George Lucas has talks about the need for an education perspective film makers should listen.

The film schools name will be changed from USC School of Cinema-Television to the School of Cinematic Arts in the near future.

If you have been considering attending a film school or looking for film editing schools, then you may want to consider USC since they will likely have some of the very best facilities and equipment in the country.

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