Cinema & Digital Arts Program Makes a Sequel

During spring break, the Cinema & Digital Arts program at The Master’s University shot its third feature film, “The Descent Part II.” The project is a sequel to the program’s second feature film, a thriller based on the events of Revelation 9.

Over a condensed period of time — eight 10-hour-long days — 50 CDA majors shot the film alongside industry professionals. Only 10% of the project was filmed on campus, with the rest at various locations, including Santa Clarita Studios and Capital Arts, a well-known standing-sets studio in the San Fernando Valley.

“While other schools have created full-length features, it is usually a one and done, because it requires so much work,” says CDA Director Matt Green. “We’re still doing it because we value the environment it creates, and nothing else can replicate that experience.”

The film is expected to be released in 2026.

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