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Announcing the 5th Annual Spotlight Awards
Alumni News & Interviews, Blog, FeaturedThe Los Angeles Film School will host its 5th annual Spotlight Awards ceremony celebrating the new Spotlight Academy Class of 2024 members. This year’s Spotlight Awards will be an in-person celebration, as well as on a live stream, at Ivar Theatre in Hollywood, Calif., on September 12. Stay tuned for updates on special guest appearances from entertainment industry leaders and exclusive chats with the inductees during the show.
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Alumni Highlights: L.A. Film School Graduates Shine Across the Industry this June
Alumni News & Interviews, Blog In June, graduates of The Los Angeles Film School continued to pursue diverse career paths across the entertainment industry, contributing to iconic movie franchises, a prestigious television series, and one of this year's most anticipated…
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Beyond the Myth of Overnight Success: A Filmmaker’s Guide to Embracing the Journey
Articles, BlogThe glitz and glamour of Hollywood can make it seem like success in the film industry happens overnight. A single viral video, a breakout performance, and suddenly, an unknown becomes a star. But for aspiring filmmakers, this narrative can be incredibly discouraging. The truth is, there's almost always a long and winding road behind a seemingly “meteoric rise.”
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Barrier Breakers with Animation Alum Marlon Rivas
Alumni News & Interviews, Guest SpeakersAnimation alum Marlon Rivas has earned countless credits on major productions for post visualization and compositing work. From Stranger Things Season 4 to the highly anticipated release of Avatar: The Way of Water, Rivas has made a name for himself in the animation industry. Watch our full interview with Marlon Rivas in our latest Barrier Breakers video series.
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Alumni Screening Night
July 16 @ 5:00 pm![Career Development Icon](https://www.lafilm.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/career-development-180x180.jpg)
Career Development Presents: Encore Global Hiring Event
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The Los Angeles Film School Open House
July 20 @ 10:00 amThe Los Angeles Film School![The Los Angeles Film School - Class of 2024](https://www.lafilm.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/GRAD_2024-560x560-1-180x180.jpg)
July 2024 In Person Graduation
July 26 @ 10:00 am![The Los Angeles Film School - Class of 2024](https://www.lafilm.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/GRAD_2024-560x560-1-180x180.jpg)
July 2024 Online Graduation
July 26 @ 1:00 pm![The Los Angeles Film School - Class of 2024](https://www.lafilm.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/GRAD_2024-560x560-1-180x180.jpg)
July 2024 In Person Graduation – Audio & Music
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Variety Magazine Highlights The Los Angeles Film School In Its 2024 Education Impact Report & Top Film Schools List for the 10th Year in a Row
The Los Angeles Film School Included in The Wrap’s Top 50 Film Schools 2023
We Made Billboard’s Top Music Business Schools List for 2023
The Los Angeles Film School Makes Filmmaker Magazine’s 2023 Film School Guide
Variety Magazine Names The Los Angeles Film School to its 2023 Top Film Schools List