In a district known for bridging tradition with innovation, Beverly Hills Unified School District has taken a bold and practical step by naming acclaimed filmmaker Kyle Newman as its new director of broadcast production.
The move is more than a flashy hire. It is a direct investment in student opportunity, real world career training, and creative excellence. Newman, whose portfolio spans Hollywood features, music videos, and bestselling books, brings industry credentials most schools can only dream of. Now, BHUSD students will get to learn film and broadcast from someone who is not only in the business but shaping it.
This is not theory. Newman is currently producing major projects for streaming and theatrical release, and he is bringing students along for the ride. His hands on mentorship and project based approach offer an education that is as rigorous as it is relevant.
His credits include directing films like Fanboys, Barely Lethal, and 1Up, producing content for artists like Taylor Swift and Lana Del Rey, and co authoring multiple New York Times bestsellers. He also serves as executive producer of an upcoming Dungeons and Dragons documentary. These credentials do not just pad a resume. They open doors for students aiming to enter a competitive and evolving media landscape.
Superintendent Dr. Alex Cherniss called the appointment “a game changing moment,” and he is not wrong.
Newman’s leadership enhances BHUSD’s already strong Career Technical Education offerings. The broadcast production track is now poised to be a flagship program for students interested in film, journalism, digital media, and live production.
Students will produce original content for district wide distribution, including upcoming streaming channels on Apple TV, Roku, and Amazon Fire. The program will combine technical skill building, creative storytelling, and professional mentorship to prepare students for real opportunities, not just elective credit.
In a world where media literacy and digital fluency are essential, BHUSD is giving students more than exposure. It is giving them a platform.
That kind of vision is rare. But in Beverly Hills, it is becoming the new standard.
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