In 2016, CIMA established a student award and finish fund to spotlight and support student work that promotes human dignity and uplifts the human spirit. The award includes a grant to support the production of the student film (to help the student “finish” their film). The student finishing fund is supported by proceeds from the annual mass and awards brunch, as well as individual contributions.

The award and grant is given to eligible students of Loyola Marymount University School of Film and Television, the top Catholic film school in the nation, and presented at the annual mass and awards brunch, traditionally held in October.

2024
(TBA)

2016
Amy Rodriguez