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

Full Sail alumni recognized for work on 8 Oscar-winning films across 18 categories

Mar. 16, 2026 at 5:18am

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Full Sail University is proud to announce that 68 of its alumni were credited on 8 Oscar-winning releases across 18 categories at the 98th Annual Academy Awards. This includes graduates Juan Peralta and Gary A. Rizzo, who both won Oscars for their work as Re-recording Mixers on the film F1.

Why it matters

Full Sail University has long been recognized as a leading institution for preparing students for careers in entertainment media and emerging technologies. This recognition of its alumni's contributions to Oscar-winning projects further cements the university's reputation and demonstrates the real-world impact its graduates are having in the film and television industry.

The details

Full Sail graduates across numerous degree programs including Film, Recording Arts, Computer Animation, and Digital Cinematography lent their talents to Oscar-winning projects in categories such as Sound, Animated Feature Film, Costume Design, Music (Original Score), Film Editing, Cinematography, Casting, Writing, Visual Effects, Music (Original Song), Production Design, Directing, and Best Picture.

  • 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. He has previously won Oscars for his work on Inception and Dunkirk.

Full Sail University

An award-winning educational institution that has been preparing students for careers in entertainment media and emerging technologies since 1979.

Jay Noble

The Vice President of Alumni at Full Sail University, who congratulated the graduates on their Oscar-winning contributions.

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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 (PR Newswire)

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 strong track record of producing graduates who contribute to award-winning projects in film, television, and other media demonstrates the university's commitment to preparing students for successful careers in these competitive industries.