Kevin Feige Gives USC Endowment For Film Division
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige donated funds to establish a new film production division at USC in November 2025.
Feige Establishes New USC Program
Kevin Feige announced an endowment to create the Kevin Feige Division of Film and Television Production at USC. This new unit will focus on training future filmmakers within the entertainment industry. The donation marks a significant contribution from the Marvel Studios leader to his alma mater. Feige received his associate producer credit for Fox's 2000 release X-Men after working as an assistant.
Career Path From Internship To Power
Feige faced five rejections from USC film school before he was eventually admitted to the program. Subsequently, he secured a position as an intern for Richard Superman director and his spouse, producer Lauren Shuler Donner, without compensation. Feige kept working as Shuler Donner's assistant, which earned him the associate producer credit. Marvel Studios founder Avi Arad hired Feige to oversee other studios use of Marvel superheroes in 2003.
Box Office History And Future Plans
Feige served as an executive producer on Ang Lee's Hulk, a film that earned 245 million worldwide while operating with a 137 million budget. A full three years down the line, Marvel Studios reacquired Hulk ownership and put out the film starring Edward Norton in The Incredible Hulk. Ruffalo returns as the Hulk for Disney's anticipated Avengers Doomsday, which hits theaters Dec 18. Feige assisted in launching the Marvel Cinematic Universe in 2008 with Iron Man, making this film the 39th installment.
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