In 2006, a filmmaker’s $175 million gift reshaped USC’s film school for the future of storytelling
Filmmaker George Lucas gifted USC's School of Cinematic Arts a monumental $175 million in 2006. This transformative donation funded new facilities, launched a major endowment, and inspired a campus design blending Hollywood's past with future storytelling needs. The gift acted as a catalyst, attracting further industry support and solidifying a legacy of innovation in film education.
Filmmaker George Lucas gifted USC's School of Cinematic Arts a monumental $175 million in 2006. This transformative donation funded new facilities, launched a major endowment, and inspired a campus design blending Hollywood's past with future storytelling needs. The gift acted as a catalyst, attracting further industry support and solidifying a legacy of innovation in film education.
