Wicked Star Cynthia Erivo Talks Career, Music and Dreaming Big
Blog, Guest SpeakersIf you haven’t heard the name Cynthia Erivo recently, then it’s about time you tuned in. With the buzz around the Wicked film adaptation, Erivo has been captivating audiences worldwide, dazzling us all (and quite literally defying gravity). It’s safe to say that Erivo’s career is nothing short of extraordinary.
Cool Girl’s Guide to TV Writing Hosted at The Los Angeles Film School
Blog, Guest SpeakersDream 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.
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.
Film and TV director Pete Chatmon on Mastering the Craft
Guest SpeakersCatch director and author Pete Chatmon's talk with students about mastering the craft of storytelling. Join us for an in-depth conversation with director Pete Chatmon! Moderated by instructor Jay Zabriskie, the conversation includes best practices for working with a creative team, and the how & why behind the choices directors make for their audience. Read more.
Music Producer Clinton Sparks Talks to Students
Featured, Guest Speakers, Student NewsClinton Sparks joined The L.A. Film School for a conversation about how to break into the music industry and win big. Sparks knows a thing or two about working in music. He's written and produced songs for top music artists such as Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Rick Ross and many more.
TV Producer and Entrepreneur Evelyn Brito Talks to Students
Event Recaps, Featured, Guest SpeakersEvelyn Brito is a first-generation Dominican American who was born in New York and raised in Boston. Hear Brito's story about how she moved across country to pursue her degree in filmmaking and producing.
President of Record Plant Visits L.A. Recording School
Alumni News & Interviews, Guest Speakers https://youtu.be/hSfClxgyR8I Jeff Barnes, President of Record Plant Studios, Speaks to Students Our 2008 Recording Arts alum Jeff Barnes is the president of Record Plant, a go-to recording studio for top recording artists in Los Angeles.…
The Best of FAME Week 2021
Articles, Event Recaps, Guest SpeakersThe 3rd Annual FAME Week celebration and Spotlight Awards were a huge success! The annual event showcased some of the biggest names in the entertainment and tech space. Google, Facebook, Roland, and many other companies joined The L.A. Film School during FAME Week to host live gear demos, virtual panels and giveaways. Read the full FAME Week recap.
Digital Creators from BuzzFeed, REACT YouTube and All Def Digital
Guest SpeakersThe Barrier Breakers event series highlights writers, filmmakers, executives, music industry professionals and entertainment icons who not only excel in their industry but continue to pave the way for others by fighting for diversity, inclusion and representation. The L.A. Film School hosted a special Barrier Breakers virtual event focused on women in digital media.