APU Cinematic Arts

Don't forget to join us for game night! Starting at 5:00 with pizza and Jackbox in 413! Come get your Department T-shirt!

Get ready for our March 2025 First Mondays event — the Monday we get back from Spring Break!

Darren Doane is a filmmaker and music video director known for his high-energy, indie-style approach to content creation. Starting in the mid-‘90s, he directed over 500 music videos for artists like Pennywise, Blink-182, Kid Rock, Shinedown, and Jason Mraz. Beyond music, Doane has built a reputation for crafting dynamic docuseries, blending his filmmaking expertise with brand-focused storytelling. His shows—Repurposed, Journey to a New Earth, and That Bane-Welker Life—stream on Amazon Prime Video, showcasing his ability to craft compelling and entertaining narratives.

Please take some time to read through Darren’s book (QR code in the image) before attending.

Join us Friday, January 31st in welcoming Kris Wimberly to APU as he shares his experience in the animation industry!

Please join is for our next event, November 4, at 6:00 PM, in Darling 413.

This time, we’re welcoming back animation alumni, .bonn.art, to speak about her experience moving from to her current position as UI/UX Artist at .

It’s time for our annual GAME NIGHT!

Nov 1

6:00 PM

Department wide!

Candy, game competitions, costume contest! 💀👻🎃