The Los Angeles Film School Celebrates Alumni Work in 75th Primetime Emmy Awards Wins
More than 40 alumni from The L.A. Film School Worked on 39 Emmy-nominated Productions for a total of 243 nominations and 42 Emmy wins.
We are proud to recognize the talented alumni who worked on Emmy-nominated and Emmy-winning productions for the 75th Annual Primetime Emmys. In all, The Los Angeles Film School had 44 alumni who worked on 39 productions for a total of 243 nominations and 42 Emmy wins. While most of the credited alumni graduated from the school’s film programs over the years, the school also had alumni represented from Recording Arts (Angelina Faulkner, Clinton Jones, Danielle Adams, Derek Cooper), Entertainment Business (Chase Thomas), and Animation (Ariana Georgescu Miller, Kyle Ragsdale, Marlon Rivas).
Among the alumni who contributed to award-winning productions is Joshua Day who worked as an assistant chief lighting technician on the HBO drama “Succession,” which led the way with 27 nominations for its fourth and final season and received six Emmys, including “Outstanding Drama Series” for a third time. Jonathan Dec, second assistant camera: A Camera, and Stephen J. Branagan, first assistant camera: B Camera, contributed to Netflix’s “Beef,” which earned 13 nominations and five Emmy wins, including outstanding limited or anthology series. Lastly, Amanda Treyz was second unit director of photography on “I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson” which received two nominations and two wins.
Two alumni were personally nominated for outstanding cinematography and outstanding picture editing and will be competing for individual awards. Alum Josh Gitersonke (Film 2007) received a personal nomination for Outstanding Cinematography for a Reality Program as Director of Photography of “The Amazing Race.” This is Josh Gitersonke’s ninth Emmy nomination including a win in 2019. He previously won an Emmy for his camera work on the Carpool Karaoke Primetime Special. “The Amazing Race” received five total nominations including “Outstanding Reality Competition Program.” Additionally, Alum John M. Valerio (Film, 2002) received a personal nomination for “Outstanding Picture Editing For A Drama Series” for his work as Editor on “The White Lotus”. Valerio won the same Emmy award in 2022 for the series, and he was also a producer of the show. In all, the production received 23 total nominations and five wins.
Several Spotlight Inductees from the school who worked on Emmy-nominated productions include Kevin Atkinson, director of photography on “History of the World: Part 2” which received two nominations; Angelina Faulkner, ADR editor on “Daisy Jones and the Six” which received nine nominations and two wins, as well as her work on “The L Word” which received one nomination; Kyle Newacheck as co-executive producer and director on “What We Do in the Shadows” which received four nominations; and Oz Rodriguez as segment director on the comedy series “Saturday Night Live” which received 10 nominations and two wins.
Additional alumni in The L.A. Film School community made substantial impacts in their respective roles on Emmy-nominated projects. Among them is Terry Watson who worked as production designer and art director on “The Last of Us” which received 24 nominations and eight wins at the Creative Arts Emmys on January 7. Ira Parker was a writer and co-executive producer of “House of Dragon” which received nine nominations and one win at the Creative Arts Emmys on January 7. Tiffany Johnson was a director for “Poker Face” with four nominations and one win. Finally, Danielle Adams was the assistant re-recording mixer on “Andor” which received eight nominations.
The 75th Annual Emmys aired on Monday, January 15, 2024. We take pride in the accomplishments of our alumni, whose dedication, talent, and creativity continue to shine in the entertainment industry. Congratulations to the 44 alumni!
Beef
Alumnus Stephen J. Branagan (Film, 2008)
Position: First Assistant Camera: B Camera
Alumnus Jonathan Dec (Film, 2009)
Position: Second Assistant Camera: A Camera
Beef received 13 Emmy Nominations and 8 Emmy Award wins
Blindspotting
Alumnus Clinton Jones (Recording, 2010)
Position: Mix Tech
Alumnus Demetros Katsantonis (Film, 2015)
Position: Prop Assist
Blindspotting received 1 Emmy Nominations and 1 Emmy Award win
Dahmer-Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story
Alumnus Joseph Krembuszewski (Film, 2005)
Position: Visual Effects Editor
Alumnus Chase Thomas (Entertainment Business, 2020)
Position: Visual Effects Coordinator
Dahmer-Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story received 13 Emmy Nominations and 1 Emmy Award win
Daisy Jones & The Six
Alumnus Angelina Faulkner (Recording Arts, 2012)
Position: ADR Supervisor
Angelina Faulkner is a member of the Spotlight Academy Class of 2021
Daisy Jones & The Six received 9 Emmy Nominations and 2 Emmy Award wins
For All Mankind
Alumnus Ariana Georgescu Miller (Animation, 2012)
Position: Digital Compositor
For All Mankind received 1 Emmy Nominations and 1 Emmy Award win
House of Dragons
Alumnus Ira Parker (Film, 2008)
Position: Writer/Co-Executive Producer
House of Dragons received 9 Emmy Nominations and 1 Emmy Award win
I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson
Alumnus Amanda Treyz (Film, 2002)
Position: Second Unit Director of Photography
I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson received 2 Emmy Nominations and 2 Emmy Award wins
Poker Face
Alumnus Tiffany Johnson (Film, 2009)
Position: Director
Poker Face received 4 Emmy Nominations and 1 Emmy Award win
Saturday Night Live
Alumnus Oz Rodriguez (Film, 2003)
Position: Segment Director
Oz Rodriguez is a member of the Spotlight Academy Class of 2020
Saturday Night Live received 10 Emmy Nominations and 2 Emmy Award wins
Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie
Alumnus Stephen J. Branagan (Film, 2008)
Position: First Assistant Camera
Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie received 7 Emmy Nominations and 3 Emmy Award wins
Succession
Alumnus Joshua Day (Film, 2006)
Position: Assistant Chief Lighting Technician
Succession received 27 Emmy Nominations and 7 Emmy Award wins
The Last of Us
Alumnus Terry Watson (Film, 2013)
Position: Production Designer
Alumnus Cody Gere (Film, 2017)
Position: Second Assistant Camera
The Last of Us received 24 Emmy Nominations and 8 Emmy Award wins
The White Lotus
Alumnus John Valerio (Film, 2002)
Position: Editor / Producer
The White Lotus received 23 Emmy Nominations and 5 Emmy Award wins
John M. Valerio, Editor, received a personal nomination for Outstanding Picture Editing For A Drama Series
We couldn’t be more proud of our alumni who contributed to the productions nominated for Emmy awards! Browse the full list of nominated productions and the L.A. Film School alumni who worked on them here below.
America’s Got Talent
Alumnus Keith Morrow (Film, 2018)
Position: Assistant Editor
America’s Got Talent is nominated for 1 Emmy Award
American Horror Stories
Alumnus Binh C. Than (Film, 2007)
Position: Key Set Monitor
American Horror Stories is nominated for 1 Emmy Award
Andor
Alumnus Danielle Adams (Recording, 2015)
Position: Assistant Re-Recording Mixer
Andor has been nominated for 8 Emmy Awards
Barry
Alumnus Rachael Ferrera (Film, 2007)
Position: Set Decorator
Alumnus Kyle Ragsdale (Animation, 2021)
Position: Compositor
Barry is nominated for 11 Emmy Awards
Better Call Saul
Alumnus Mitchell S Gebhard (Film, 2006)
Position: Boom Operator
Better Call Saul is nominated for 7 Emmy Awards
Boston Strangler
Alumnus Derek Cooper (Recording, 2012)
Position: Second Assistant Editor
Boston Strangler is nominated for 1 Emmy Award
Dead to Me
Alumnus Stephanie Goldstein (Film, 2007)
Position: Assistant Editor
Alumnus Steve Ochoa (Film, 2007)
Position: Set Dresser
Dead to Me is nominated for 1 Emmy Award
Dolly Parton’s Mountain Magic Christmas
Alumnus Dustin Tate (Film, 2001)
Position: Gaffer
Dolly Parton’s Mountain Magic Christmas is nominated for 2 Emmy Awards
Encanto at the Hollywood Bowl
Alumnus Haharhel Valencia (Film 2014)
Position: Costumer
Encanto at the Hollywood Bowl is nominated for 4 Emmy Awards
Fire Island
Alumnus Erald Sejdini (Film, 2009)
Position: Manager of Physical Productions: Searchlight Pictures
Fire Island is nominated for 2 Emmy Awards
History of the World: Part II
Alumnus Kevin Atkinson (Film, 2000)
Position: Cinematographer
Kevin Atkinson is a member of the Spotlight Academy Class of 2021
Alumnus Gabriel Diniz (Film, 2005)
Position: First Assistant Camera
History of the World: Part II is nominated for 2 Emmy Awards
Love is Blind
Alumnus Keith Morrow (Film, 2018)
Position: Mix Tech
Love is Blind is nominated for 2 Emmy Awards
Obi-Wan Kenobi
Alumnus Abby Mariama (Arreola) (Film, 2015)
Position: Art Department Assistant
Alumnus Eric Osusky (Film, 2008)
Position: Supervising Art Director
Obi-Wan Kenobi is nominated for 5 Emmy Awards
Shrinking
Alumnus Michael Streeter (Film, 2006)
Position: Dailies
Shrinking is nominated for 2 Emmy Awards
So You Think You Can Dance
Alumnus Jensen Oliver Moon (Film, 2007)
Position: Consulting Producer
So You Think You Can Dance is nominated for 1 Emmy Award
Stranger Things
Alumnus Sean Brennan (Film 2006)
Position: Stranger Things
Alumnus Marlon Rivas (Animation, 2015)
Position: Compositor
Stranger Things is nominated for 6 Emmy Awards
Swarm
Alumnus: Joshua O. Bramer (Film, 2010)
Position: Prop Master; Additional Photography
Swarm has been nominated for 5 Emmy Awards
Ted Lasso
Alumnus Michael Streeter (Film, 2006)
Position: Dailies Supervisor
Alumnus Jacob Tillman (Film, 2006)
Position: Online Editor
Ted Lasso is nominated for 21 Emmy Awards
The Amazing Race
Alumnus Joshua Gitersonke (Film, 2007)
Position: Director of Photography
The Amazing Race is nominated for 5 Emmy Awards
Joshua Gitersonke, Director of Photography, is personally nominated for Outstanding Cinematography For A Reality Program
The L Word: Generation Q
Alumnus Angelina Faulkner (Recording Arts, 2012)
Position: ADR Supervisor
Angelina Faulkner is a member of the Spotlight Academy Class of 2021
The L Word: Generation Q is nominated for 1 Emmy Award
The Old Man
Alumnus Mitchell S Gebhard (Film, 2006)
Position: Boom Operator
Alumnus Armen Melik Khechoumian (Film, 2011)
Position: Set Decoration Buyer
The Old Man is nominated for 2 Emmy Awards
The Oscars
Alumnus Haharhel Valencia (Film 2014)
Position: Wardrobe
The Oscars is nominated for 4 Emmy Awards
The Rookie
Alumnus Alan Manzo Becerra (Film, 2012)
Position: Assistant Production Coordinator
The Rookie is nominated for 1 Emmy Award
The Voice
Alumnus Trever James (Film, 2005)
Position: Post Production Supervisor
The Voice is nominated for 4 Emmy Awards
Welcome to Chippendales
Alumnus Brad Salo (Film, 2011)
Position: Assistant Property Master
Welcome to Chippendales is nominated for 5 Emmy Awards
What We Do in the Shadows
Alumnus Kyle Newacheck (Film, 2004)
Position: Director/Co-Executive Producer
Kyle Newacheck is a member of the Spotlight Academy Class of 2019
What We Do in the Shadows is nominated for 4 Emmy Awards
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