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How to make the most out of your first year in college

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The first year of college is a heady combination of freedom and responsibility. It’s confusing and exciting. With so many new experiences happening all at once, it is easy to feel overwhelmed. We've compiled a few tips to help you navigate your first year, so that you not only survive, but make the most of it.
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A Guide To Writing Your College Application Essay

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Every part of your college application is important. However, when faced with a sea of exceptional applicants, it is an outstanding essay that can tip the balance and solidify your place at the college you desire. Don’t let the anxiety over writing the essay make you procrastinate. Find out the best tips for writing a great college essay.
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How To Maximize A Small-Business Budget

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A successful business plan is clear.   6 Tips For Making The Most Of Your Business Budget Maximizing any business budget can be difficult, but in the entertainment industry it can be exceptionally challenging. One of the most important…

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Ariana has worked on blockbuster hits like Mad Max: Fury Road, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, and Godzilla (2014).

Alumni Worked On 20 Emmy-Nominated Shows

Our alumni have worked on 20 Emmy-Nominated Shows, which collectively have amassed 136 nominations this year. Congratulations!   Saturday Night Live Alec Nickel Program: Film, 2014 Camera Assistant Osmany Rodriguez Program:…
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July 2017 Graduation Videos Are Live!

You did it! The July 2017 Graduation Videos are now Live! We are proud of you for all that you've been able to accomplish, and look forward to hearing from you as you take your first steps into this exciting industry. The Los Angeles…
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Grad Worked on Baby Driver

LAFS alumnus Austin Harris (Film, 2011) has really found his niche as an aerial cinematographer. He has shot from the sky for recent blockbusters: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Baby Driver, and Kong: Skull Island. His past work is as diverse…
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Grad Worked on Spider-Man: Homecoming

Derek Thomason Worked On The Latest Spidey Feature LAFS alumnus, Derek Thomason (ASF 2011) worked as a Production Assistant on Spiderman: Homecoming, which is currently in theatres. He also worked on Feud: Joan and Bette and Ray Donovan,…
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The Uncanny Valley

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Understanding The Uncanny Valley A concept many filmmakers and game-makers alike must deal with when creating animated portrayals of humans is something called the “uncanny valley.” In fact, for many animators, being successful in the…