Addison Sandoval, MFA
Addison Sandoval is an American artist and advocate whose work bridges creative expression and social justice. Based in Los Angeles and Portland, he brings together diverse perspectives from the arts, law, and business.
Sandoval earned an MFA in Film and Television Production from the nation’s top-ranked program—the USC School of Cinematic Arts—and dual BAs in Film and Media Studies and Political Science from the School of Humanities and School of Social Sciences, respectively, at the University of California, Irvine. He is currently pursuing JD and MBA degrees as part of the inaugural class at the University of Oregon in Portland, with a concentration in criminal practice in law and finance and securities analysis in business.
His projects critically examine power, morality, and justice, drawing on noir traditions to engage with contemporary issues such as civil rights, structural oppression, and systemic corruption.
Alongside his artistic work, Sandoval is active in research and advocacy for consumer protection and equitable legal frameworks, applying his interdisciplinary expertise to address challenges faced by marginalized communities and foster a more just society.
