News & Culture

Cool Girl’s Guide to TV Writing Hosted at The Los Angeles Film School

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Dream of writing for television but feel lost on where to start? Have a stellar idea for a show but not sure of the first step?  To help jumpstart ideas and action, this fall, we are hosting the Cool Girl’s Guide to the Television Business, a seminar led by industry experts guiding the next generation of creatives on how to navigate the steps from plan to production.

Meet Peter Munters: From Basement Band to Award-Winning Sound Engineer

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Drumroll please for Peter Munters: award-winning recording engineer, dialogue mixer and songwriter—and of course, highly respected graduate of The Los Angeles Recording School, a division of The Los Angeles Film School. 

Meet Mehrnaz Mohabati: ADR mixer helping Al Pacino and Willem Dafoe shine

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Meet Mehrnaz Mohabati, a celebrated ADR mixer and highly honored alumna of The Los Angeles Film School. Quite simply, Mehrnaz is an inspiration. Not just to aspiring sound creatives, but to women everywhere. From Iran to Hollywood, her incredible story resonates with anyone determined to achieve success.

Meet Marlon Rivas: Visual effects artist behind Avatar: The Way of Water

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Meet Marlon Rivas, a talented visual effects artist and visualization generalist and proud graduate of The Los Angeles Film School.  From immigrant to veteran to renowned visual effects artist, Marlon Rivas’ journey has been one of passion, perseverance and incredible achievement.

Meet James Cotten: the Filmmaker Behind Painted Woman, Demon Slayer and La Linea – The Line

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Join us in honoring James Cotten, celebrated filmmaker and alumnus, as he is inducted into The Los Angeles Film School’s Spotlight Academy Class of 2024.

Announcing the 5th Annual Spotlight Awards

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The 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. 

Alumni Highlights: L.A. Film School Graduates Shine Across the Industry this June

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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…

L.A. Film School Alumni Are Doing Big Things this May

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May has been a month of incredible achievements for our talented L.A. Film School alumni! From major award wins to blockbuster films and iconic albums, our alums are making their mark on the entertainment industry in a big way. Dive into this month's alumni highlights and see the incredible projects they've been a part of.

Alumni Profile: Kayla ShaDay – Making Waves in the Entertainment Industry

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Kayla ShaDay defies categorization. A 2020 alum of The Los Angeles Film School’s Entertainment Business program, Kayla’s career path winds through film, music, and photography—a testament to her boundless creativity.
Hollywood

Beyond the Myth of Overnight Success: A Filmmaker’s Guide to Embracing the Journey

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The 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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