How to fund your next film (top tip—it’s all in the research)

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It’s showtime. You’re ready to make a movie.  You’ve not only bagged the ideal location, but your script is awesome. And you’ve got an eager and talented crew waiting to join the action.  But before production can…

The Best of Spotlight Week 2023

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The 4th Annual Spotlight Week celebration and Spotlight Awards were a huge success! The annual event showcased some of the biggest names in the entertainment and tech space.

6 Production-Friendly States to Start Your Film Industry Job Search

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Looking to land your first job in the film industry? Read our blog post for the best states to start your search. Time to get inspired.

Spotlight Week Event Schedule

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Get ready to join our biggest event of the year! Spotlight Week is an interactive celebration that brings students and alumni together for a week-long event series that begins Monday, June 26.

Meet Jeff Barnes, President of Record Plant Studios

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As a SoCal native, Jeff Barnes has been in and around the entertainment industry for most of his life. Jeff’s music business career took off once he landed an internship at Record Plant Studios in Hollywood. Unbeknownst to Jeff at the time, Record Plant would become a foundational job path and lead him to spend most of his career with the studio as President. Read more.

Meet Paquita Hughes, Independent Producer and Locations Manager

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Paquita Hughes discovered her talents for producing and landed on the sets of major productions including HBO’s Perry Mason, Hulu’s Little Fires Everywhere and Peacock’s Bel-Air. Paquita is a location scout/manager and resides in Los Angeles with her daughter. In 2023, The L.A. Film School nominated Paquita for the Spotlight Academy where she will be inducted on June 29, 2023, in a live ceremony at Ivar Theatre.

Meet Phillip Bladh, Oscar-Winning Production Sound Mixer

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Phillip Bladh is among a small subset of people who can say they’ve personally won an Oscar. The number of Oscar winners is under 5,000 as of today. As our first known Oscar-winning alumni, we are proud to induct Phillip into our Spotlight Academy Class of 2023.

Watch the October 2022 Graduation Videos!

Graduates, YOU DID IT! Congratulations on your major achievement! We are proud of your academic and creative accomplishments! As alumni, be sure to stay in touch with our Career Development Department through alumni events, networking nights and more.

Watch the September 2022 Graduation Videos!

Graduates, YOU DID IT! Congratulations on your major achievement! We are proud of your academic and creative accomplishments! As alumni, be sure to stay in touch with our Career Development Department through alumni events, networking nights and more.