# Biola University Opens Multimedia Studio

> Biola University launches 45,463-square-foot multimedia studio funded by In-N-Out heiress Lynsi Snyder-Ellingson.
- Title: Biola University Opens Multimedia Studio | Shortify
- Summary: Biola University launches 45,463-square-foot multimedia studio funded by In-N-Out heiress Lynsi Snyder-Ellingson.
- Keywords: biola university, in-n-out burger, lynsi snyder-ellingson, snyder school of cinema & media arts, multimedia studio, scholarship fund, film production, Los Angeles Business Journal
- Source: Los Angeles Business Journal — https://labusinessjournal.com/media/biola-debuts-multimedia-studio
- Author: Hannah Welk
- Published: 2026-10-26T07:01:04+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: biola university, in-n-out burger, lynsi snyder-ellingson, snyder school of cinema & media arts, multimedia studio, scholarship fund, film production, business, local
## New Multimedia Studio Opens
Biola University launched a 45,463-square-foot multimedia studio funded by an undisclosed gift from In-N-Out heiress Lynsi Snyder-Ellingson.
## Studio Features Industry-Grade Spaces
The studio includes a 3,000-square-foot soundstage, a 277-seat theater, and the university’s first dedicated game design studio.
## Snyder-Ellingson Funds Scholarship
Lynsi Snyder-Ellingson also established the In-N-Out Scholars Fund for at-risk and foster youths at the Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts.
## Industry Faces Low Utilization
Local soundstage occupancy dropped to 62% in the first six months of 2025, a historic low compared to 2016’s near 100% rate.
## City and State Push for Film Production
Mayor Karen Bass and Governor Gavin Newsom introduced measures to boost film production, including eased bureaucratic access and a new post-production tax credit.
## Key takeaway

Biola University opened a new 45,463-square-foot multimedia studio with funding from In-N-Out heiress Lynsi Snyder-Ellingson to support film, TV, and game design education.