Over 60 Full Sail University Graduates Contribute to Oscar-Winning Projects

Two alumni take home Academy Awards for their work on the film "F1"

Mar. 16, 2026 at 5:04am

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

Full Sail University is celebrating the success of 68 of its alumni who were credited on 8 Oscar-winning projects at the 98th Annual Academy Awards. Two graduates, Juan Peralta and Gary A. Rizzo, both won Oscars for their work as Re-recording Mixers on the film "F1". This marks Peralta's first Oscar win and Rizzo's third.

Why it matters

Full Sail University has long been recognized as a leading institution for entertainment media and emerging technology education. The success of its alumni at the Oscars further solidifies the university's reputation and demonstrates the real-world impact its graduates are having in the film industry.

The details

Full Sail graduates across numerous degree programs including Film, Recording Arts, Computer Animation, and Digital Cinematography contributed to Oscar-winning projects in categories such as Sound, Animated Feature Film, Costume Design, and more. In total, 112 Full Sail alumni were credited on 20 Oscar-nominated releases this awards season.

  • The 98th Annual Academy Awards ceremony was broadcast live on March 15, 2026.

The players

Juan Peralta

A 1996 graduate of Full Sail University's Recording Arts program who won his first Oscar for his work as a Re-recording Mixer on the film "F1".

Gary A. Rizzo

A 1993 graduate of Full Sail University's Recording Arts program who won his third Oscar for his work as a Re-recording Mixer on the film "F1".

Full Sail University

An award-winning educational institution that offers graduate and undergraduate degree programs in areas related to entertainment media and emerging technologies.

Jay Noble

The Vice President of Alumni at Full Sail University.

F1

The 2025 summer blockbuster film that two Full Sail graduates won Oscars for their work on.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“Congratulations to all of our graduates whose time, effort, and talent was seen, felt, and experienced through this year's Oscar-winning films.”

— Jay Noble, Vice President of Alumni, Full Sail University (midvalejournal.com)

What’s next

Full Sail University plans to continue highlighting the achievements of its alumni and the impact they are making in the entertainment industry.

The takeaway

Full Sail University's track record of producing talented graduates who go on to win prestigious awards like the Oscar demonstrates the quality of its entertainment media and emerging technology education programs.