The Beverly Hills Unified School District (BHUSD) has announced the appointment of award-winning filmmaker and bestselling author Kyle Newman as its new Broadcast Production Program Director. Currently producing feature films, television content, and bestselling books, Newman will continue his work in the entertainment industry while leading BHUSD’s media program. His goal is to provide students with real-world film and television production experience, creating a professional-level environment that will prepare them for work in the industry.
“If you want to learn what it really takes to become a filmmaker, this is the class,” said Newman. “From story development to editing, set experience to post-production, students will have the chance to work on real projects, meet real professionals, and take their skills beyond the classroom.”
Newman has directed feature films including “Fanboys,” “Barely Lethal” and “1Up,” and has produced content for Taylor Swift, Lana Del Rey, and Hasbro Studios. He is also the co-author of multiple New York Times bestselling books and currently serves as executive producer on an upcoming “Dungeons & Dragons” documentary. His current projects will serve as entry points for BHUSD students to gain exposure, mentorship, and hands-on opportunities in the creative arts.
Superintendent Dr. Alex Cherniss described Newman’s hiring as “a game-changing moment” for the district.
“Kyle brings the highest level of expertise and credibility. He is here to help our students build real careers, not just classroom projects,” said Cherniss. “This is a perfect example of how BHUSD blends academic rigor with career readiness. We’re proud to support a program that sets students up for meaningful success.”
Newman is already developing a new slate of programming for BHUSD’s broadcast platforms, which will include both student-produced content and district features, soon to be available on streaming platforms like Apple TV, Amazon Fire, and Roku.
“Students in this program won’t just be learning, they’ll be creating,” said Newman. “We’re building something real, together.”
